2nd Annual Cardboard Regatta and Pool Float Race

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$1,585

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Event

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Cardboard Regatta and Pool Float Race - All Ages Event!!!

Saturday, August 17th, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT

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Compete in a 2 person cardboard regatta float race or race on a provided large 2 person float. FEES: • $25 fee per 2 person boat or 2 person float • $100 entry per corporate entry. TEAMS & RACING FORMAT FOR CARDBOARD REGATTA: • Teams consist of 2 members who must be in the boat. • If a team member is unable to swim or not a strong swimmer, then they must provide their own Personal Flotation Devise (PFD). A swim test may be requested at any time. • Race will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. • Race must begin and end with the 2 person crew intact in the boat. • Swimming and/or pulling the boat will result in disqualification. • Races will be timed to determine overall winner with fastest speed, but we really want people just to have fun!!! • Two oars will be provided per boat. • Unique Boat Designs and Costumes are encouraged. • Awards will be presented for: fastest time, best design, best sinking, and awards at judge’s discretion. BOAT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: • Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape. NO reinforced cardboard tubes, no liners, no tarps or coated cardboard. • Cardboard cannot be sealed. • Boats must be made BEFORE THE RACE and will be inspected by judges. • Boats may be a maximum width of 4ft and a maximum length of 7ft. • Boats must be completely enclosed, or permit the crew to remain fully on top of the vessel (no legs & feet can be used to propel your boat). No raft or surfboard styles. • Boats must be propelled by the use of paddles only. • The boat’s passenger area must not be enclosed above the occupant’s shoulders, so not to interfere with escape should the vessel begin to sink. • Boat design is left to the builder’s imagination. • Teams are not allowed to reinforce or adjust their boat in any way after the event has begun. • There will be a pre-race inspection, if any illegal items are discovered, the boat will be disqualified. **ANY RULE NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED ABOVE WILL BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE JUDGES**

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$1,585

25 Supporters

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Campaign Update

8 months ago

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This Saturday

Hey Everyone, We are looking forward to seeing you at the pool on Saturday.  Please plan to arrive at 3pm with your boat.  We'll plan to start racing around 3:20 p.m.  After the cardboard boats go, we'll open it up to the pool floats followed by open swim.  

See you Saturday.

Mike 

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