9th Annual Master Packaging Cardboard Boat Challenge

2008 Summerside Lobster Carnival

Rules and Regulations

The Boat: The following are the only approved materials for building the boats:

                         *    Cardboard
                         *    Duct Tape
                         *    String or Rope
                         *    Paint
                         *    Wax
                         *    Cloth, only to be used in the sails
                         *    White glue

                    The following items are strictly prohibited:

                         *    Styrofoam, in any shape or form
                         *    Wood
                         *    Metal
                         *    Rubber
                         *    Plastic
                         *    Staples

*Note: You may bring questionable materials to the Boat Committee for final approval!

Length:

                         *    The maximum length of the boat shall be 20 feet

Propulsion:
*    Paddles, for the exclusive use of rowing, must be constructed of

                         materials from the above approved materials list with the exception of the

                         long, handle portion of the paddle which may be made from wood.

                         *    The crew may use only one boat for the entire race. Repairs are

                         allowed between heats; however, the Boat Committee is allowed to inspect

                         and approve all repairs being made.

                         *    Poling / Punting (as in using long poles to push your boat) is strictly

                         prohibited.

The Crew:      The Crew may consist of the following:

                         *    One Captain (who will pilot the boat) plus one crew member.
                         *    One Captain (who will pilot the boat) plus three crew members.
                         *    The Land Crew (which is separate from the sailing crew) may have a
                               maximum of six people to help get the boat into the water

Safety:

                         *    Note:  NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEFORE OR

                         DURING THE RACES WILL BE PERMITTED - NO EXCEPTIONS!!

                         *    Life jackets or PFD's must be worn by all participants and will be

                         supplied by the organizers. These must be returned immediately following

                         each heat.
                         *    Footwear must be worn by all those entering the water.
                         *    There will be lifeguards and security personnel at the event and it is

                         important that all participants give them their full cooperation.

Race Procedures:

                         *  The race format will determined by the number of entries received.
                         *  Boats will be lowered into the water by the crew and will wait at the

                         starting line until the start signal is given.
                         *  At the end of the races, each crew must dispose of it's boat and any

                         pieces that have broken off in the water.

Judging:

                         *    All decisions of the Boat Committee and Judges are Final.

                         *    Boats are to be judged on design, appearance, apparent

                         sea-worthiness, and originality. The appearance category can include

                         consideration for costumes worn by the crew.
                         *    If any participants are interested in displaying their boats prior to the 

                         boat race, please advise organizers and arrangements can be made.

Prizes:

                         * Trophies and prizes will be awarded to winners in each category.