RAINGUTTER REGATTA
For the Rain Gutter Regatta, Tigers and Wolves race small model boats along a 10-foot long water-filled rain gutter. The boys have the opportunity to win awards for their effort, creativity, participation and sportsmanship.
Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the pre-approved parts for building a boat. The participants must blow into the boat's sails using a straw to propel it along the rain gutter.
Raingutter Regatta AWARDS CATEGORIES include:
Note: Although there is no Dad's competition for the Regatta, Dads may purchase a kit and compete in the Pinewood Derby.
An even keel moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that can’t. Here’s how to build your winner.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
No matter how well you design your boat, you will not win the race if you cannot blow enough wind into the sail. Remember that it is more important to blow straight than to blow hard. Bumping into the sides of the rain gutter will slow the boat down.
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Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the pre-approved parts for building a boat. The participants must blow into the boat's sails using a straw to propel it along the rain gutter.
- Think about what you'll name your boat, and how you’ll build and decorate it.
- Learn about specification requirements and check out some Design Tips on our site.
- Consider the competition categories and let your creativity and personality shine through!
Raingutter Regatta AWARDS CATEGORIES include:
- Fastest (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Best Design (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Best Paint
- Scout Spirit
- Green (Eco-friendly)
- Patriotic (Country of your choice)
- Best Hong Kong Themed Boat
- Funniest/Silliest
- Most Likely to survive a Typhoon
- Best Pirate Ship
Note: Although there is no Dad's competition for the Regatta, Dads may purchase a kit and compete in the Pinewood Derby.
An even keel moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that can’t. Here’s how to build your winner.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Regatta Kit - your Den Leader will give you the Regatta Kit
- Fine sandpaper
- Scissors
- Polyurethane
- Paintbrush
- Superglue
- Spray paint (optional)
- Adult permission and/or supervision
No matter how well you design your boat, you will not win the race if you cannot blow enough wind into the sail. Remember that it is more important to blow straight than to blow hard. Bumping into the sides of the rain gutter will slow the boat down.
Read more: Tips for a Rain Gutter Regatta | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5417598_tips-rain-gutter-regatta.html#ixzz1lzONabHe
