Virtual Cardboard Boat Regatta 2020

This year BMC’s 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is a collaboration with Erie County Public Library! Build your model boat for the regatta and drop it off at any Erie County Public Library location on the following days: Wednesday through Friday, August 26-28. and then watch the races online.

Events:
Parade of Boats – Wind or mechanically powered model boats, will be raced in PVC troughs in 1-on-1 heats. May the fastest win!
Storm of the Century – Your boat will be subjected to our secret, dangerous challenges. Will your boat survive?
Golf Ball Displacement Challenge – How many golf balls will your model boat carry?
Best Design – A panel of esteemed judges, including an artist, a shipwright, and maybe a juggler, mime, and others, will judge all boats on design and finish to select Judges Favorite. The Facebook poll will decide the People’s Favorite!

Where? Watch from home! The event will be live streamed on the Bayfront Maritime Center’s Facebook page.

When? The Parade of Boats begins at 11 am Saturday, September 5th. The live stream Races begin after the Parade.

Divisions:
Youth: 12 years and below
Teen: 13- 17 years
Adults: 18 and older
Mixed Ages

Entry Fee – Free! Of course donations to BMC are always welcome.

Boat Building Specifications:
Materials – Hulls must be cardboard, and may (really should!) be sealed. For all other boat parts household materials are allowed.

Model Dimensions:
Length: 12 inches maximum
Width: 5 inches maximum
Height above the water – 15 inches maximum
Draft below the hull – 2 inches maximum
Hull Type: May be any kind of vessel – traditional, double hulled, imaginary, really just about anything goes!

Drop Off: Please drop your boat and registration form off at any ECPL location, August 26 – 28, 2020. You can fill out a registration form at the library if needed. Contact us for more information: info@bayfrontcenter.org or 814-456-4077

Thank you to our collaborators and sponsors:
Erie County Public Library
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