The fun starts at 9am on Saturday, June 21 on the strand in Oxford, MD.
WHAT IS THE CARDBOARD BOAT RACE?
The Cardboard Boat Race features 5 signature races:
Fast & Funny Races – open to anyone. Officials will inspect boats to determine whether they are “fast” or “funny.” Funniest boat winner gets a prize regardless of speed or floatability!
Children’s Race - Special shortened course for children 15 and under. Parental approval is a must.
Battle of the Brave* - the highlight of the day! For all the courageous folks who serve the public (police, coast guard, firefighters, military). This event is in memory of Oxford’s former Police Chief, Wally Jones, who passed away in 1995.
Corporate Challenge- slap your logo on a
boat and see if you can float to the finish line…great team building opportunity!
(*There are boats available for lease for $100)
-------------------SPECIAL EVENT! --------------------
Don’t miss the race of the old wooden boats...the Smith Island Netting Skiff Race. They’ll race around Cemetery Cove following the Cardboard Boat Race.
-------------------------PRIZES-----------------------------
Prizes to winners in all races, plus top fundraiser from all races. (Note: fundraising totals are anything over and beyond the corresponding fee.) Teams bringing pledges over the corresponding entry fee will receive:
¬ $100 in pledges- 2 event t-shirts
¬ $250 in pledges- 2 event t-shirts & lunch for 2 (from Little Nel’s Dog House)
¬$500 in pledges- 2 t-shirts, 2 lunches, & 2 hats
--------------WHERE AND WHEN? -----------------
June 21, 2008 on the Strand in Oxford. (From Rte. 50 on the Eastern Shore, take the Easton Bypass to Rte 333 to Oxford) Boat Registration and inspection begins at 9am, racing at 11am. Awards on the strand after the races!
----------------WHO WILL FEED US? --------------
All proceeds from food
sales benefit Special
Olympics Maryland.
Enjoy!
-------------------------WHAT TO DO---------------------
¬ First- you’ve got to build your boat! (see rules) Entry fee is $25 (a boat may race in more than one event for an additional fee of $10)
¬ Pre-registration deadline in June 14, 2008 or the first 100 boats to show up.
¬Each racer must provide their own life jacket / paddle
¬No limit of persons on a boat, but two person boats are the most workable.
----------------------Boat Builder Kits-------------------
Contact Skipper for boat builder kits!
410-924-3212 or wmarques@bluecrab.org
------------------WHY DO THEY DO IT? ---------------
This day of fun benefits Special Olympics Maryland, an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
--------------BRING IT, RENT IT, BUY IT! --------------
Bring It……. $25
Rent It…….. $100
Buy It……… $500 (quantities limited)
----------CONSTRUCTION RULES----------
¬ Any form of paddles are permitted (one paddle per person per boat)
¬ Cardboard –no restrictions (may be waxed)
¬ Wood may be used for framing, stiffening, and fastening cardboard
¬ Up to 3 board feet of lumber may be used per person per boat
- One (1) board foot is as follows:
1” thick x 12” wide x 12” long
1“ thick x 1” wide x 12” long
- Three (3) board feet is as follows:
1” thick x 1’ wide x 36” long
¾” thick x ½ “wide x 48’ long
½” thick x ½” long x 144’ long
¬ Boats are intended to be inexpensive and biodegradable
¬ Rope or string may be used
¬ Fasteners may be staples, nails, bolts or tape (duct, masking, scotch, or gaffer)
¬ All glue, paint, cement, and sealers MUST be water based
¬ All persons on crafts MUST wear life jackets
¬ NO metal oar locks, NO motors, NO epoxy of any kind, NO oil based paint, No plastics!
--------LIFE JACKETS REQUIRED! -------
All participants must provide their own life jackets
-------------------QUESTIONS? ----------------
Call Skipper at 410-924-3212 or email wmarques@bluecrab.org or Call Melissa at 800-541-7544 ext. 113 or email mtracy@somd.org
Download Registration Form
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