- Boats and oars must be made entirely of cardboard.
- Boat size limit: Max 6 feet wide by 12 feet long. No height limit.
- Boats are a 2-man vessel
- Surfboard and Raft style designs are NOT ALLOWED. Consider "staying dry" as part of the challenge.
- You can use thick or layered cardboard.
- Cardboard tubes (like carpet tubes) are NOT permitted.
- But you can’t use waterproofed or coated cardboard like Sono-tubes.
- Allowed adhesives: duct tape, masking tape, strapping tape, wood glue, or contact cement.
- Not allowed: You may NOT completely wrap the or encase the boat in duct tape.
- Not allowed: metal or plastic fasteners (no staples, screws, nails, clamps, etc.).
- Paint/seal with water-based products only.
- Paint must be dry before your boat hits the water.
- Not allowed: tar, wax, silicone, fiberglass, epoxy, or Styrofoam.
- Paper Mache is allowed for decorations, but the main material must still be cardboard.
- Everyone in the boat must sit during the race. Sitting area can’t be enclosed, and you must be able to get in/out easily.
- No motors or kicking to move the boat.
- No electricity on the boat once it’s in the water.
- Judges may test boats with a probe to make sure they’re cardboard only. If a rule is broken at any time, the boat will be disqualified.
- All racers must wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Bring your own if possible (they fit better), but extras will be available.
- Helmets are required for kids 12 and under.
- Crew with both a child and adult goes in the adult division.
- Youth division is for teams where both members are under 12.
- Teams must clean up and take apart their boats after the race.
ALL RACE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN WAIVERS AT CHECK-IN.
ANYONE 17 AND UNDER MUST HAVE A PARENT PRESENT TO SIGN THEIR WAIVER AT THAT TIME.
(If you pre-register, parents must submit packets for all entries 17 and under, with signed waivers.)
Thank you for observing all the rules to make this event a safe and fun-filled afternoon!
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