TEAM AND RACING FORMAT:

• Teams consist of 2 to 4 members; however only 1-2 members can be in the boat for the race.
• Team members must be between 6 -16 years old.
• Team members racing in the boat MUST be strong swimmers.
• Race will begin at approximately 6:30 pm.
• Boats must be parked and ready for inspection by 5:30 pm
• Race must begin and end with the 1-2-person crew intact.
• Swimming and/or pulling the boat will result in disqualification.
• Create a Team Name
• Teams are encouraged to dress in the theme of their boat.
• Boats will race 1 length of the big pool.
• Participants may only race 1 boat.
• Boats will race in heats.  
• Races will be timed to determine winner with fastest speed.
•  Awards will be presented for: Fastest Boat, Most Creative Boat, Team Spirit, and The Titanic Award for Best Sinking Performance

BOAT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION:

• Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape. NO reinforced cardboard tubes, no liners,  tarps, pool noodles, or coated cardboard.
• Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paint or sealants. Absolutely NO use of the following items: Paint, Tar based substances, two-part varnishes, fiberglass resin, epoxy glue, any other two-part  substances, or corrugated cardboard that's bonded to any material.
• Boats must be made BEFORE THE RACE and will be inspected by judges.
• Boats may be a maximum width of 60” (5ft) and a maximum length of 84” (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.
• 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.