WHAT IS A CARDBOARD BOAT RACE?
Participants will work in teams of 2 to build a boat and paddles using only cardboard and duct tape. You’ll navigate the treacherous Diamond Lake raceway in front of the Diamond Lake Yacht Club and compete head to head against teams in your category.
WHEN IS THE 2ST ANNUAL DIAMOND LAKE CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA?
Saturday, September 2nd
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
· Arrive with your boat and gear
· Check-in between 9:00-10:30 am
· First race (Youth) will be 11:00 am
Other race day information:
· Diamond Doughnuts will be available on site for coffee and donuts, etc.
· Food trucks will also be available
· DJ will be on site with music and announcements
· Games for the kids
WHAT IS NEW THIS YEAR:
· Stronger cardboard and more cardboard for Adult and Adult/Youth Classes
· You are able to use unlimited duct tape (not provided)
· Kid’s games provided by local nonprofits
· “Diamond Better” award category for best use of new DLA logo
AWARDS
Youth Class (Ages 7 - 14) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place - Fastest Times
Adult/Youth 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place - Fastest Times
Adult Class (Ages 15+) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place - Fastest Times
Creativity Award - Most creative in design (one per class)
“Diamond Better” Award - Best use of the new DLA logo
HOW MUCH AND HOW DO I REGISTER?
Cost is $45 per kit/per race class. If you participate in Youth and Adult/Youth, that’s two kits. Price includes official cardboard pieces. You will be responsible for providing your duct tape and noodles. Note: Noodles are optional for use as paddles ONLY. Not attached to the boat itself.
Please note: We are limiting registration to 60 vessels this year. Registration is OPEN! Click HERE to register your teams.
HOW DO I GET MY MATERIAL?
Pick up your cardboard at Diamond Dough between 10am -12pm: 8/5, 8/12 or 8/19.
CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
Boats must be pre-built. You can "fine tune" at the event site.
Boat structure must be made ONLY of 1) cardboard provided to and 2) unlimited duct tape that you supply. Duct tape with color and pattern print is permitted.
Participants can also construct paddles (optional) from ONLY: 1) cardboard 2) duct tape 3) pool noodles. Premade oars or paddles made from other materials are not permitted. Paddles are not required, you may use your hands.
Costumes are encouraged.
Design is left to the builders. Do not enclose the boat in a way that would impede exiting the vessel when in the water.
Boats cannot be larger than 60" wide and 84" long.
Fine print:
Please DO NOT use paint in any form. Use colorful duct tape in place of paint.
You may attach additional decorations with duct tape. Decorations should not be used as structural or flotation elements or contain paint.
Cardboard cannot be sealed with paint or sealants.
No caulking, two part or mixed adhesives, glues, or epoxy.
No electrical, gasoline, benzene, propane, or other chemical or electrical propulsion systems.
Boats should be free of sharp edges, pointy objects, or anything else that could cause injury.
PARTICIPATION RULES
Every crew member must wear a personal flotation device (PFD). Please bring your own, not provided.
Boats will race a total of approximately 200’ in front of the DLYC.
During the competition, crew must be inside the boat. No towing the boat, holding it between legs, swimming, or using the PFD to provide flotation of the vessel is permitted.
Event judges have final decision in approval of boat construction, race completion times, and disqualifications.
The race must begin and end with the two-person crew intact. Any use of lane lines for pushing or pulling your boat will result in disqualification.
Participant’s arms and legs must remain inside the boat at all times and should not be used to propel the boats. No swimming, kicking, walking, etc to move the boat forward.
All boats must be removed from the facility by participants.
Please note:
This is a fun event and participants are expected to maintain decorum at all times. Unsportsman-like behavior is grounds for disqualification.
Throwing water on another boat is a reason for disqualification except in the event of incidental splash of paddles.
Please do not bring pets to the event.
QUESTIONS? Contact Kevin Bradley at kwb455@yahoo.com
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS: Many hands make less work. Come and enjoy a day at the lake and support your community. To volunteer, reach out to Kevin Bradley at kwb455@yahoo.com