Official Rules

• Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paint or sealants.

• Duct Tape may be of varying colors for creativity but must have come manufactured in that color.

• If any illegal items used in construction are discovered during the pre-race inspection, the boat will be disqualified from the event.

• Boats from previous years may not be used; each boat must be made completely new each year.

2. Boats shall be designed to race with a two-person crew.

• Each person will be equipped with a paddle and lifejacket provided by the race committee.   

• The race must begin and end with the two-person crew intact for the boat to qualify for the Fastest Boat category.

3. Boats must comply with length and width restrictions:

• Boats shall not exceed 8 feet in length
• Boats shall not exceed 4 feet in width
• Boats exceeding the length and width restriction will be subject to elimination

4. Boats will be raced for time in heats according to their entry division.

• Heats will consist of at least five(5) boats at a time (number may vary based on total number of entries).

• Each boat will travel 50 meters(one length of the pool).

• Fastest 5 times from heats will race for fastest boat overall.

5. Boats will be judged on their creativity as part of the pre-race activities. Teams should be prepared to “show-off” their work upon the start of judging.  Boats must be present at designated judging area by 4:00 p.m. on Race Day.   
 

• Areas used in judging the Most Creative category will include:

• Creative Use of Cardboard/Duct Tape

• Theme

• Costumes

• Enthusiasm/Showmanship

6. Prizes will be awarded in each division according to the following categories:

• Top 3 Fastest Teams

• Top 3 Most Creative Boats