CARDBOARD Regatta BOAT BUILDING GUIDELINES ALLOWED ITEMS Corrugated Tape Cardboard Any type, weight, or thickness is fine. Any kind or color is fine but no clear tape. PROHIBITED ITEMS NO Paint NO Markers NO Plastic Wrap NO Aluminum Foil NO Glue ADDITIONAL...
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CARDBOARD Regatta BOAT BUILDING GUIDELINES ALLOWED ITEMS Corrugated Tape Cardboard Any type, weight, or thickness is fine. Any kind or color is fine but no clear tape. PROHIBITED ITEMS NO Paint NO Markers NO Plastic Wrap NO Aluminum Foil NO Glue ADDITIONAL RULES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. HAVING FUN IS MANDATORY! a. Crew costumes are highly encouraged. 2. Safety – The safety of the participants, spectators, staff, and competitors is the number one priority and should be treated as such for all races. It is mandatory for all competitors to wear a lifejacket while racing. 3. Boat Design – a. Boats must be made PRIOR TO THE RACE. b. You can bring/make your own paddles, but they will also be provided by the Waukegan Park District. c. If any illegal items used in construction are discovered during the pre- or post– race inspection, the boat will be disqualified. d. Boat design is left to the builders. Let your imagination take over; make your boat look like a race car, flying saucer, dragon
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