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Boat Regatta

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Sparta Public Pool
1401 N. Hillcrest Dr, Sparta IL 62286
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Randolph
A young boy in a black shirt rowing a boat in a lake.

Join us on Wednesday, June 10, for an evening filled with imagination, collaboration, and fun! You and up to three friends are invited to design and build a boat from unconventional materials.

What you need to know:

  • Design and build out of cardboard and duct tape.
  • Race for the fastest time.
  • The entire boat must be made out of the materials provided, except for paddles and decorations.
  • No outside materials can be used for construction.
  • Only adults at the event are allowed to use knives.
  • No more than four per team while constructing.
  • One group member will be allowed to sail alone.
  • Boat sizing: 3 feet wide x 5 feet long.

Participant Rules:

  • During the sailing, the crew captains must remain on the boat.
  • No towing, swimming, or using life jackets to support the boat. Please bring your own life jacket. A few life jackets may be available upon request.
  • Throwing water is an automatic disqualification.

Safety Precautions:

  • Every participant must wear a life jacket.
  • The crew compartment cannot be enclosed. 


 

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