The boat should be a new build, not one used in previous races or other regatta events. The scouts build boats from official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran kits. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 975 1. Raingutter regatta pack 296 official rules cub scout.
Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate. An exciting alternative to the classic singlehull raingutter regatta boat design, this kit has everything cub scouts need to build a trimaran racer. To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, boats must be made from the official bsaraingutter regatta trimaran boat kit no. Once the race has started, the cub scout cannot touch his boat with his hands, except to right a capsized boat. The rules for the raingutter regatta are fairly simple.
Read and follow pack 197 raingutter regatta rules see below. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. Bsa introduces an exclusive alternative to the original raingutter regatta singlehull designthe new trimaran boat kit. The raingutter regatta is a derby type activity where the boys build a trimaran boat kit and race it in a rain gutter. The outriggers should be cut on the leading edge as shown in the enclosed instructions. Raingutter regatta tips and rules wolf scouts, tiger scouts, cub scouts, girl. Raingutter regatta rules woodland park cub scout pack 20.
Public 2019 regatta rules cub scout pack 72 zephyrhills, florida. The boat can only be propelled by blowing into the sail. Raingutter regatta rules bsa unit 400 qatar bsa unit. Raingutter regatta pack 296 official rules cub scout pack 296. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his raingutter regatta boat, appropriate to his age. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit must be used in the boat construction. You can find these kits at the scout store and at different pack 72 meetings.
His boat was so fast i missed his first race so i was ready this time. Ideas for awana grand prix cars plus the grand prix race rules, pinewood derby car. Overall length from bow to stern shall not exceed 7. The trimaran boat kit is an exclusive alternative to the original raingutter regatta singlehull design. Da graphite kid raingutter regatta racing format and rules pack 6 cub scouts 1.
Each scouts boat is subject to a technical inspection to verify that meets the prescribed specifications. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit must be used. Raingutter regatta rules bsa unit 400 qatar bsa unit 400. Boats must be made from the official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran basically, the trimaran boat should look like a trimaran boat displayed on the box. The boat should use every part from the bsa raingutter regatta kit. The boat owner registered scout must be present at race time. How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout ideas. The boat must be built using the official bsa trimaran boat kit supplied free. The rules stated he couldnt use a knife on the boat so he used a file and sand paper to create. This shows how to build a raingutter regatta boat which can also be used for chinese dragon boat racing. Its much like a raingutter regatta the sailing equivalent of the pinewood derby except boys make their boats from recycled materials instead of kits.
The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. This years boat is the raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Rules for boat construction the boat must be newly built for the current cub scouting year. Jul 02, 2016 are you ready to put some speed into your race boat. To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, all boats must be made from the bsa raingutter regatta trimaran series kits. Their event rules say you have to use just the materials in the kit, that way everyone has a similar boat to race. Rain gutter regatta rules cub scout pack 3079 trooptrack. How to win the cub scout raingutter regatta youtube. Special thanks to the other videos for our inspiration. Raingutter regatta rules the raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. Raceway measures 29 wide x 10 long with 96 of race water per lane.
Are you ready to put some speed into your race boat. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks caswell district bsa. Overview the raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. The actual race will involve a set of two raingutters inflatable raceways. Additional parts, decals, paint, and glue are permitted. Boats that have competed in a previous regatta are not permitted. The scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is windpowered by blowing on the sail.
The outriggers must be solid and not split into multiple parts and must be evenly placed. Most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. The outriggers must be no longer than 7 or shorter than 6. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. The boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table or saw horses, and filled to the top with. First, what are the three main physics considerations in raingutter regatta racing. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the. I appreciate any comments and ask that you post those that your youth organization uses. The boat must resemble a traditional trimaran sailboat as illustrated on the front of the kit box. Looking at our boat last year, with all the stuff on the boat, it was back heavy which is fine so the front.
He researched many videos and made his own version of the winning regattas. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit. Raingutter regatta racing trimaran kit boy scouts of america. Raingutter regatta is an annual event typically held each september. How to make the new raingutter regatta kits fast discussion in ask the pros started by kinser. Public raingutter regatta cub scout pack 183 jasper, indiana. Built for stability and speed in the water, the trimaran hull is specially designed to prevent your boat from tipping over during the race. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289 revision 2, effective 2012 1.
The kits include the boat, sail, sanding board, and instructions. This was noahs first cub scout competetion and he did really well. How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds his recycle regatta boat. A boat that pushes water apart as it passes is said to displace water.
Make your raingutter regatta a recycle regatta by mark ray photographs by courtesy of jeff wicklein via flickr from the januaryfebruary 2012 issue of scouting magazine cub scout activities, cub scout corner, cub scouts, magazine. The boats are then raced down a length of waterfilled rain gutters, powered by. Place the boat on a smooth flat surface like a table top and gently see if it rocks side to side or fore and aft. Construction rules the boat must be newly built for the current cub scouting year. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that cant. Basically, the trimaran boat should look like a trimaran boat displayed on the box.
These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it simple and fun for your child. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. Although the seas are only 10foot lengths of raingutter filled with water, and the ships a mere 7 inches long, the race is a very exciting event. Raingutter regatta westerville bsa cub scout pack 197. They can work to make their boat more aerodynamic, and they can decorate it.
Pack 45 raingutter regatta official rules race day saturday, november 11, 2017 burleigh elementary school viking room boat specifications and design. Please follow the assembly directions on the package and allow the scouts to decorate in any manner they choose. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta. Raingutter regatta racing format and rules derby talk. This is a chance for your son to be part of a team during boat. Nov 23, 2014 zaiden builds his rain gutter regatta for cub scouts. Official raingutter regatta rules pack 3014 spring lake, mi. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, boat crafts and activities for kids. On the starters command, the cub scouts will blow into the sail of their boat in order to advance them through the water. Boats must be made from the official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Trimaran kits will be the only boats allowed this year. The outriggers must be no longer than 7 or shorter than 6 1. As much as practical, the boat should be substantially built by the scout with parental supervision.
Pack 469 official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project. The raingutter regatta is coming saturday, july 12th. For our regatta there is no rule against attaching the sail to the side of the boats and. Each boat must pass a technical inspection and be registered before it may compete. Trimaran hull, 2 wooden outriggers, sail, mast, screws and sanding stick. The boat must have been built using only the kit handed out at the pack meeting or purchased bsa raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit no. Scouts should build boats from official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran kits or by creating a boat of their own creation.
Raingutter regatta rules and regulations pack cub scouts. New best sellers top rated product name price set ascending direction. Two things the raingutter regatta requires each participant to learn are 1 the craft skills necessary to build a boat and 2 the rules that must be followed. Sanding is allowed as long as the length of the top of the boat remains as is from the box. Second, keep in mind the rules of your organization, you may be limited by how much you can modify. To drain, slide the raceway to the edge of the table, release the drain plug and drain the water into a bucket. Sep 20, 20 how to make the new raingutter regatta kits fast. The kid usually paints the boat, then they take that boat to an event to race it.
Our pack makes up its own set of rules for these events. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta. However, the materials supplied in the kit can be modified or added to somewhat. Must use all parts from kit 2 outriggers, trimaran hull, 4 screws, mast, and sail. Miao jin 4 pack diy wooden sailboat band paddle boat paint and decorate wooden sailboat craft kits. Below is a copy of the racing format and rules we used for the raingutter regatta we had for our cub scouts this last year.
Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289. Even my little tiger cubs loved using america to get crafty on their boats. Oct 05, 2012 wesley built his first raingutter regatta for cub scouts and practiced a few times how to blow. Using an idea hed read about online, the wakefield, mass. Public raingutter regatta cub scout pack 183 jasper. This is a chance for your son to be part of a team he and you, and to enjoy the spirit of friendly. The sail was glued to trimaran boat body to reduce weight no mast, to keep the sail in a fixed position so. Raingutter regatta inflatable raceway boy scouts of america.
Build a raingutter regatta boat via boys life mag a winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. It should not rock, but if it does, place sandpaper on the flat surface and gently sand the bottom to make it even. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life magazine. For a raingutter regatta each rainspout sailboat kit comes with 1 hull, 1 mast, 1 rudder and a sail. No shortening or lengthening of the boat is allowed because then the race is not on a level playing field due to the nature of the starting position in the raingutter. The cub scouts then race their boats in waterfilled rain gutters at a pack meeting. The boat must be newly built for the current cub scouting year. Boats are to be built and painted to avoid water damage, and brought to the official pack event. The pack will supply one trimaran boat kit free of charge to all registered cub scouts of pack 3079. Looking at our boat last year, with all the stuff on the boat, it was back heavy which is fine so the front doesnt dip down into the water, but alot. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. The raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. These raingutter boats can be built the same day they are raced, or taken home to build or built as a group during a meeting. Zaidens how to build a rain gutter regatta and win first.
Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose. Come up with a novel design and build your car with proper clearance and within size restrictions. Built for stability and speed in the water, the trimaran hull is specially designed to prevent your boat. Raingutter regatta rules assembling and decorating the boat use the boat asis out of the kit. Cub scout pack 183 official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project. General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. Three things the raingutter regatta requires each participant to learn are 1 the craft skills necessary to build a boat, 2 the rules that must be followed, and 3 have fun. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 975. Jan 27, 2017 cub scout rain gutter regatta recycle style. The first boat to impact the end of the raingutter with its nose will be considered the winner of that heat. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the. Official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project.
The raingutter regatta is a fun cub scout activity. Clement of rome cub scout pack 491, metairie, louisiana raingutter regatta rules revised 12102014 7. The rules can vary from year to year, but we typically require the boys to build their. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds his raingutter regatta boat.
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