Public 2019 regatta rules cub scout pack 72 zephyrhills, florida. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it simple and fun for your child. The boat can only be propelled by blowing into the sail. Overall length from bow to stern shall not exceed 7. Build a raingutter regatta boat via boys life mag a winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. The rules for the raingutter regatta are fairly simple. The boat should use every part from the bsa raingutter regatta kit. The kits include the boat, sail, sanding board, and instructions. Place the boat on a smooth flat surface like a table top and gently see if it rocks side to side or fore and aft. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that cant.
The raingutter regatta is coming saturday, july 12th. Pack 45 raingutter regatta official rules race day saturday, november 11, 2017 burleigh elementary school viking room boat specifications and design. Raingutter regatta rules the raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. The raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289. The boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table or saw horses, and filled to the top with. The outriggers should be cut on the leading edge as shown in the enclosed instructions. Rules for boat construction the boat must be newly built for the current cub scouting year. These raingutter boats can be built the same day they are raced, or taken home to build or built as a group during a meeting. This is a chance for your son to be part of a team during boat. Raingutter regatta rules bsa unit 400 qatar bsa unit 400. Scouts should build boats from official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran kits or by creating a boat of their own creation. Jul 02, 2016 are you ready to put some speed into your race boat. Cub scout pack 183 official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project.
Official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project. Pack 469 official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit must be used. The outriggers must be solid and not split into multiple parts and must be evenly placed. The pack will supply one trimaran boat kit free of charge to all registered cub scouts of pack 3079. They can work to make their boat more aerodynamic, and they can decorate it. Da graphite kid raingutter regatta racing format and rules pack 6 cub scouts 1. Overview the raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. For our regatta there is no rule against attaching the sail to the side of the boats and. A boat that pushes water apart as it passes is said to displace water. Make your raingutter regatta a recycle regatta by mark ray photographs by courtesy of jeff wicklein via flickr from the januaryfebruary 2012 issue of scouting magazine cub scout activities, cub scout corner, cub scouts, magazine. Sanding is allowed as long as the length of the top of the boat remains as is from the box. The actual race will involve a set of two raingutters inflatable raceways.
His boat was so fast i missed his first race so i was ready this time. Although the seas are only 10foot lengths of raingutter filled with water, and the ships a mere 7 inches long, the race is a very exciting event. Looking at our boat last year, with all the stuff on the boat, it was back heavy which is fine so the front. He researched many videos and made his own version of the winning regattas. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289 revision 2, effective 2012 1. Raingutter regatta pack 296 official rules cub scout. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his raingutter regatta boat, appropriate to his age. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit. I appreciate any comments and ask that you post those that your youth organization uses. Trimaran hull, 2 wooden outriggers, sail, mast, screws and sanding stick. The outriggers must be no longer than 7 or shorter than 6. Sep 20, 20 how to make the new raingutter regatta kits fast. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the. No shortening or lengthening of the boat is allowed because then the race is not on a level playing field due to the nature of the starting position in the raingutter.
Each scouts boat is subject to a technical inspection to verify that meets the prescribed specifications. How to win the cub scout raingutter regatta youtube. This years boat is the raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Raingutter regatta rules assembling and decorating the boat use the boat asis out of the kit. The rules stated he couldnt use a knife on the boat so he used a file and sand paper to create. The raingutter regatta is a derby type activity where the boys build a trimaran boat kit and race it in a rain gutter. Raingutter regatta rules woodland park cub scout pack 20. Raingutter regatta rules and regulations pack cub scouts. Must use all parts from kit 2 outriggers, trimaran hull, 4 screws, mast, and sail. Raingutter regatta is an annual event typically held each september.
Read and follow pack 197 raingutter regatta rules see below. For a raingutter regatta each rainspout sailboat kit comes with 1 hull, 1 mast, 1 rudder and a sail. Ideas for awana grand prix cars plus the grand prix race rules, pinewood derby car. Raingutter regatta rules bsa unit 400 qatar bsa unit. On the starters command, the cub scouts will blow into the sail of their boat in order to advance them through the water. How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout ideas. You can find these kits at the scout store and at different pack 72 meetings. The boat must be built using the official bsa trimaran boat kit supplied free. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 975. It should not rock, but if it does, place sandpaper on the flat surface and gently sand the bottom to make it even. The rules can vary from year to year, but we typically require the boys to build their. Raingutter regatta participation ribbon, and recognitions to the winners of the regatta. Raingutter regatta racing trimaran kit boy scouts of america. Public raingutter regatta cub scout pack 183 jasper.
The outriggers must be no longer than 7 or shorter than 6 1. The sail was glued to trimaran boat body to reduce weight no mast, to keep the sail in a fixed position so. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta. General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. Additional parts, decals, paint, and glue are permitted. Raingutter regatta pack 296 official rules cub scout pack 296. Each boat must pass a technical inspection and be registered before it may compete. Two things the raingutter regatta requires each participant to learn are 1 the craft skills necessary to build a boat and 2 the rules that must be followed. Built for stability and speed in the water, the trimaran hull is specially designed to prevent your boat.
Below is a copy of the racing format and rules we used for the raingutter regatta we had for our cub scouts this last year. Miao jin 4 pack diy wooden sailboat band paddle boat paint and decorate wooden sailboat craft kits. How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout. The boat must have been built using only the kit handed out at the pack meeting or purchased bsa raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit no. To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, all boats must be made from the bsa raingutter regatta trimaran series kits. The trimaran boat kit is an exclusive alternative to the original raingutter regatta singlehull design. Here are just a few to ensure you have a fun and fast race. The fastest boats described in this booklet move on top of the water covering ten feet in a couple of seconds. Boats are to be built and painted to avoid water damage, and brought to the official pack event. The boat owner registered scout must be present at race time. Boats must be made from the official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose.
This is a chance for your son to be part of a team he and you, and to enjoy the spirit of friendly. The boat must be newly built for the current cub scouting year. Bsa introduces an exclusive alternative to the original raingutter regatta singlehull designthe new trimaran boat kit. Nov 23, 2014 zaiden builds his rain gutter regatta for cub scouts.
Special thanks to the other videos for our inspiration. Looking at our boat last year, with all the stuff on the boat, it was back heavy which is fine so the front doesnt dip down into the water, but alot. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds his raingutter regatta boat. How to make the new raingutter regatta kits fast discussion in ask the pros started by kinser. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta. Rain gutter regatta rules cub scout pack 3079 trooptrack. Raingutter regatta racing format and rules derby talk. Built for stability and speed in the water, the trimaran hull is specially designed to prevent your boat from tipping over during the race.
The cub scouts then race their boats in waterfilled rain gutters at a pack meeting. This shows how to build a raingutter regatta boat which can also be used for chinese dragon boat racing. The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. Recycle regatta rules and specs pack 1203 san pedro ca. Once the race has started, the cub scout cannot touch his boat with his hands, except to right a capsized boat. Its much like a raingutter regatta the sailing equivalent of the pinewood derby except boys make their boats from recycled materials instead of kits. Trimaran kits will be the only boats allowed this year. Using an idea hed read about online, the wakefield, mass. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, boat crafts and activities for kids.
The boat must resemble a traditional trimaran sailboat as illustrated on the front of the kit box. An exciting alternative to the classic singlehull raingutter regatta boat design, this kit has everything cub scouts need to build a trimaran racer. To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, boats must be made from the official bsaraingutter regatta trimaran boat kit no. Boats that have competed in a previous regatta are not permitted. Even my little tiger cubs loved using america to get crafty on their boats. Raceway measures 29 wide x 10 long with 96 of race water per lane. The first boat to impact the end of the raingutter with its nose will be considered the winner of that heat. As much as practical, the boat should be substantially built by the scout with parental supervision. The kid usually paints the boat, then they take that boat to an event to race it. Their event rules say you have to use just the materials in the kit, that way everyone has a similar boat to race.
Jan 27, 2017 cub scout rain gutter regatta recycle style. Even more important, though, is how we act and behave while participating in the raingutter regatta or any other group activity. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 975 1. Raingutter regatta tips and rules wolf scouts, tiger scouts, cub scouts, girl. Boats must be made from the official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran basically, the trimaran boat should look like a trimaran boat displayed on the box.
Our pack makes up its own set of rules for these events. The scouts build boats from official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran kits. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit must be used in the boat construction. Come up with a novel design and build your car with proper clearance and within size restrictions. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Raingutter regatta westerville bsa cub scout pack 197. Are you ready to put some speed into your race boat. Raingutter regatta inflatable raceway boy scouts of america. Basically, the trimaran boat should look like a trimaran boat displayed on the box.
All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. The boat should be a new build, not one used in previous races or other regatta events. First, what are the three main physics considerations in raingutter regatta racing. The scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is windpowered by blowing on the sail. Public raingutter regatta cub scout pack 183 jasper, indiana. Three things the raingutter regatta requires each participant to learn are 1 the craft skills necessary to build a boat, 2 the rules that must be followed, and 3 have fun.
The raingutter regatta is a fun cub scout activity. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks caswell district bsa. Please follow the assembly directions on the package and allow the scouts to decorate in any manner they choose. To drain, slide the raceway to the edge of the table, release the drain plug and drain the water into a bucket. Clement of rome cub scout pack 491, metairie, louisiana raingutter regatta rules revised 12102014 7. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds his recycle regatta boat. Most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. Zaidens how to build a rain gutter regatta and win first. New best sellers top rated product name price set ascending direction. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it. Oct 05, 2012 wesley built his first raingutter regatta for cub scouts and practiced a few times how to blow. Construction rules the boat must be newly built for the current cub scouting year. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project.
Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life magazine. Official raingutter regatta rules pack 3014 spring lake, mi. The boats are then raced down a length of waterfilled rain gutters, powered by. However, the materials supplied in the kit can be modified or added to somewhat. Second, keep in mind the rules of your organization, you may be limited by how much you can modify.
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