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We' re all in this to enjoy a great event, be with
friends, and try some outrageous inventions. Please remember, the idea is
to explore the inherent characteristics of corrugated cardboard while being
creative in meeting THE CHALLENGE.
I. Boat Classes
All boats will be made
entirely of corrugated cardboard, propelled by oars or paddles with a
minimum of 2 people per boat. There is no age limit, but the captain and/or
a designated adult (18+) must register for each boat. If a crew member is
under 18, a parent/guardian consent form must be signed
(www.hocoboatfloat.com). There will be no sails, no swimming, and no
paddling with a surfboard made of corrugated cardboard.
Class I boats must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum
of 3 crewmembers. There is no limit on size of boat.
Class II boats must have a minimum of 4 and a maximum
of 10 crewmembers. There is no limit on size of boat.
Class III boats, the 'Instant Boats'; are to be designed
by spectators- turned participants using a purchased kit available only at
the event. The boats must conform to the above rules.
You may compete in more than one boat
class, but must comply with the rules for each class you enter.
II. Rules for all boats
A. The boat captain must register at
the Boat Float.
B. To qualify as a finisher, you must
be in your boat and not in the water towing it in any way.
C. All occupants of the boat must wear
a certified life jacket, properly fastened, during any part of the race.
D. All occupants of a boat must wear
shoes or other footwear with a substantial sole that fastens securely to
the feet.
E. Consumption of alcoholic beverages
or any other substance, which may impair your ability, is not permitted
either before or during a race. Race officials may disqualify individual
participants or the entire boat.
F. No more than 10 human occupants
will be permitted in any boat, no more than 3 in Class I boats. A minimum
of 4 participants must occupy Class II boats and a minimum of 2
participants in Class I and III boats. All crews must consist of friendly
reasonably warm-blooded humans.
G. Your boat must be free of sharp
edges, pointy objects, or anything else that could harm the nice folks on
your boat. You will have to fix any problems before you will be permitted
to race.
H. The passenger area of your boat
must not be permanently enclosed above the shoulders of the occupants. Each
person must be visible while the boat is in the water
I. Only corrugated cardboard may be
used. Any thickness of corrugated cardboard may be used.
J. Absolutely NO use of the following
items may be used: tar-based substances, epoxy glue, fiber glass resin,
two-part varnishes, any other two part substances.
K. The
entire hull, superstructure, and seating must be covered entirely of
corrugated cardboard.
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L. The hull must not be wrapped in plastic,
duct tape, shrink-wrap, or anything else, except that Class III boats may
be wrapped in the material included in the kit provided.
M. Only seams and joints may be taped,
not the entire boat.
N. Read the scoreboard to know in
which heat your boat will race.
O. A five-minute time limit per heat
will be in effect.
III. Additional Rules for
Class I and Class II boats
A. You must abide by
all rules in Section II as well as those, which follow.
B. Everything on Class I and II boats
must be corrugated cardboard.
C. The oars or paddles and items used
as fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers, staples) may
be made of materials other than corrugated cardboard and duct tape. (No
taping of oars or paddles to boats.)
IV. Additional Rules for Class
III 'Instant Boats'
A. You must abide by all rules in
section II as well as those that follow.
B. You must register at the event in
order to get your ÒInstant BoatÓ
kit.
C. An 'Instant Boat' must be designed and
constructed using only the materials and tools provided in the boat kit
given to you at the event. You will have about two hours to build your
boat.
D. Kits will be distributed at the
same time to all Class III boat captains. There is a limited supply of
kits. It will be on a first-come first-kit basis with cut-off at 2 p.m.
E. The race course for Class III boats
is shorter than the regular course. The shorter course will be announced.
V. Technical Inspection
A. All boats will be subject to
inspection for compliance to the above rules.
B. If a boat is found to be
ineligible, you will have an opportunity to fix any violations found.
C. As a courtesy, a boat which is
found to violate the rules may be allowed to participate, but will not be
eligible for any prize or award.
Infraction and Appeals
Infractions may be identified by the
Technical Inspectors or other race officials. An appeal must be made to the
judges. No other race official is authorized to resolve any appeal.
1. The captain of a boat that does not
pass inspection may appeal a decision. If an appeal is made, it must be
made promptly after the decision of the technical inspector, and must be
made and settled before the boat enters the water for its heat.
2. The captain of a boat charged with
any infraction may appeal the decision. If an appeal is made, it must be
made promptly and settled before the event ends so that the captain may
still have an opportunity to participate.
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