Broad River Yacht Club Cardboard Boat Race
Registration is now closed. Come join the fun and vote for the Peoples Choice! DJ Mike Rogers starts at 10:00 a.m., Clayton McSweeney takes the stage at 2:00 ish and Down Time Habit starts at 6:00.
Big Terry’s BBQ and Pelicans will be on hand as well!
TIPS AND TRICKS
Get corrugated cardboard from any appliance store or big box distributors. WE WILL PROVIDE one (1) 4 x 8 piece of double walled cardboard. COME TO THE GREENWAY TO PICK UP YOUR FREE CARDBOARD. Any other cardboard you will need to find.
Boat Design: A flat bottom boat is recommended. V-shaped bottoms
are likely to tip over unless the V is very gentle.
The lowest center of gravity is the most stable. Kneeling or standing
will cause you to tip over.
Longer boats go faster but they are harder to turn.
Boats shorter than 10 feet are difficult to steer.
For height, allow 18 inches for you to sit and paddle effectively
without the edge of your boat blocking your arms. For width, figure
about 48inches for two people.
Paint all surfaces before gluing (latex based basement primer and
carpenter’s glue works great).
Avoid oil-based materials because the oil soaks into the cardboard,
may never dry, and weakens the cardboard.
A 180 pound person will float in a boat that is 1ft by 1ft by 3ft.
Forget about the glue guns because that type of glue will melt on a hot
day.
Duct tape shrinks when it is painted. Clear tape melts when it is
painted.
Cover all edges of cardboard. Glue and reinforced paper works well
over edges and seams.
Most of all – HAVE FUN AND BE CREATIVE!
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