Intergalactic Boat Regatta

Test your skills and abilities on how to build a boat out of CARDBOARD, DUCT TAPE, AND HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS. 

Will it float is the question? Will your design be the most creative? 

Sign up for this fun family-friendly, team building event and find out.

• Check-in: 8 a.m.
• Safety Brief: 8:30 a.m.
• Boat Races begin at: 9 a.m.

Thank you to our sponsor Academy Sports!

Materials

Recyclable household items, cardboard, duct tape, packing tape.

Official Rules

1. Only the items listed above may be used to build boats. Cardboard tubes are permitted. No pre-treated or waxed cardboard is permitted.
2. Only colored duck tape can be used to decorate your boat. Use of paint, stickers, etc. will result is disqualification.
3. All recyclable items have to be cleaned/washed or rinsed out.
4. You must build your own oar / paddle; may only be used to propel the boat. Oars Must be made of cardboard/recyclable materials.
5. Each participant must wear a bathing suit/ shorts and PFD (Personal Floatation Device) at all times when in or on the water.
6. Each boat must carry at least two team members.
7. All boats must be built ahead of time and pass inspection prior to racing.
8. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
9. When a boat is finished with the race, the team must remove the boat and any leftover cardboard/recyclable debris from the water area and dispose of it at the designated trash area.
10. Teams are not allowed to sabotage anyone else’s boat. Any rough housing in the water will lead to disqualification.
11. Judging will be based on completing the race and the time.
12. Staff will inspect boats as they come into the facility.

Awards

• Millennium Falcon Award (Speed Award): For the team who completes the course in the fastest amount of time.
• Death Star Award: For the most dramatic sinking and best effort not to sink.
• Guardian of the Galaxy Award: For the best design and creativity, including boat & crew.