Pack 159 Cub Scout Boat Regatta

 

 

The Raingutter Regatta is similar to the pinewood Derby except that the models are miniature boats. Although the seas are

 only 16 foot lengths of raingutter filled with water, and the ships a mere 7 inches long, the race is a very exciting event, Each

 boy will build build his own boat with supervision and help from his family. He also provides the wind for the sail with his own lung power. 

            Each scout must buy a boat kit at Ramsey Out door and build it prior to the scout picnic.  The race will be held during the picnic.

            The races are run in rain gutters filled with water.  The boat is powered during the race by the scout blowing air through a straw. 

            The first boat to the end is the winner.  Every scout participates in a minimum of two races. 

            Each heat will have a maximum of six boats.  Each heat will have two races. The winners from both heats will have a third race to

            determine which boat goes to the finals. When the same boat wins both heats a third race won’t be necessary. 

            The number of races for the finals will depend on the number of boats entered in the Regatta. This will be announced before the

             finals begin. The finals will continue until the fastest three boats have been determined. 

            Siblings can sign-up and race in a separate race which will be run after the scouts. 

                            Rules for building the boat are as follows:

                            Only official cub scout kit and parts which come with the kits may be used.

                            No additional weight may be added.  Boats can be painted and decorated with paint and stickers.

                            Hull : No longer than 7’’ nor shorter than 6 ½ ‘’

                            Mast: 6 ½ ‘’ from deck to top

                            Keel: Must use the one supplied in the kit

                            Rudder: Must use the one supplied in the kit

                            Sail: No larger than the one supplied. Use the supplied materials only. Make sure you glue or tape the sail to the mast.

                            Boats may be shaped and carved to your design using the supplied boat.

                            No catamaran style boats allowed. For additional clarification see the instructions which come in the kit.

                            No strings or other additional materials may be used.

     Ribbons will be awarded for fastest three boats. Ribbons will also be awarded for Best Design, Best craftsmanship, Best engineered,

     Most colorful, Best sailor, Best scout theme, Scouts choice. 

     If you have any questions, Please contact Phil Weinpel 973-927-7726