SINK or FLOAT Cardboard Boat Race

1. Boat Design and Construction

a. Boats must be made BEFORE THE RACE
b. Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape. NO reinforced cardboard tubes, only broken – down cardboard boxes.
c. Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paint or sealants
d. Duct tape may be of varying colors but must have come manufactured in that color
e. Boats may be a maximum width of 60” (5 ft.) and a maximum length of 84” (7ft)
f. There is not maximum height requirement
g. Boats must be completely enclosed, or permit the crew to remain fully on top of the vessel (You are not permitted to have dangling extremities)
h. Boats must be propelled by the use or paddle and/or hands while seated in the boat
j. Paddles must meet the same construction requirements as the boats (cardboard and duct tape only)
k. If any illegal items used in construction are discovered during the pre – or post –race inspection, the boat will be disqualified

2. Race Format

a. Swimming and/or pulling the boat, or the use of the wall or other boats will result in disqualification
b. Heats will consist of, at most, 3-4 boats at a time (depending on how many racers sign up)
c. Each boat will travel 25 meters
d. Time from heats will determine placement for finals. The fastest times from each heat will race in the boating championship.