Fairfield's Great Cardboard Regatta
Description
Jefferson County Conservation and Fairfield Park and Rec are joining together for this summer's Cardboard Boat Regatta.
The Challenge? To design and construct a human-powered boat made of corrugated cardboard capable of racing a 200-yard course three times. The judges will be looking for lots of fun and interesting entries. Awards will recognize creative use of cardboard, team spirit, best- dressed team, spectacular designs, and more.
Event Date:
08-11-18
Event Time:
9:00am Registration, 10:00am Regatta
Location:
Waterworks Park
North B Street and Waterworks Rd
Fairfield , IA 52556
Contact Person:
Details:
Fairfield's Great Cardboard Regatta. Saturday, August 11th. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Regatta begins at 10:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Conservation and Fairfield Park and Rec are joining together for this summer's Cardboard Boat Regatta.
The Challenge? To design and construct a human-powered boat made of corrugated cardboard capable of racing a 200-yard course three times. The judges will be looking for lots of fun and interesting entries. Awards will recognize creative use of cardboard, team spirit, best- dressed team, spectacular designs, and more.
Boats need to be constructed in advance of the competition and must pass a technical inspection the morning of the event. No metal, wood, fiberglass resins, plastic or plastic epoxies, styrofoam, etc. are allowed in the construction of the boats. ONLY corrugated cardboard, duct tape, glue, latex caulking and outdoor paint allowed. (Polyurethane for a topcoat is optional)
Teams can be made up of two to 8 crew members. Kids 8 years and over can be on the crew but all crews must have an adult (18 years or older) in the boat during competition.
SO START BUILDING YOUR BOAT NOW!!!
FEE: $5 for individuals, families, and youth non-profits (4- H & Scouts). $20 for organizations and businesses.
You can register the morning of the event. Meets at Bonnifield Lake (Waterworks Park) in Fairfield. Registration and boat inspection at 9:00 a.m. Races begin at 10:00
SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME!!!
Links:http://www.jeffersoncountyconservation.com/whatnew.htmlhttp://www.jeffersoncountyconservation.com/newsltr/regatta2018.pdf