Bobbing Boxes competition
This summer, August 15 in Brunswick Maine, there will be a cardboard
boat contest -
http://www.brunswickrotary.org/regatta2004/BobbingBoxes.cfm
I'm thinking it might be easiest to build a kid-sized craft (8-
and/or 3-year-old), perhaps a kayak, or mini-Teal. Perhaps cut out
the cardboard, and sheath in 2-3 layers of wide packing tape, prior
to taping the seams.
Suggestions for designs, materials, and methods would be most
appreciated!!!
Curtis
_______________________________________
Excerpts from the rules:
Boats may be built in advance, or on-site.
Acceptable materials: recycled cardboard, tape, and non-toxic paint
for decoration ... (cardboard available at registration). No
styrofoam, plastics, fiberglass, wood, glue, staples or adhesives
other than tape.
Race course approx 500 yards... boats may be propelled by oars,
paddles, or "convenient body parts".
Awards: within each division - Fastest time, best looking, Titanic
sinking imitator.
boat contest -
http://www.brunswickrotary.org/regatta2004/BobbingBoxes.cfm
I'm thinking it might be easiest to build a kid-sized craft (8-
and/or 3-year-old), perhaps a kayak, or mini-Teal. Perhaps cut out
the cardboard, and sheath in 2-3 layers of wide packing tape, prior
to taping the seams.
Suggestions for designs, materials, and methods would be most
appreciated!!!
Curtis
_______________________________________
Excerpts from the rules:
Boats may be built in advance, or on-site.
Acceptable materials: recycled cardboard, tape, and non-toxic paint
for decoration ... (cardboard available at registration). No
styrofoam, plastics, fiberglass, wood, glue, staples or adhesives
other than tape.
Race course approx 500 yards... boats may be propelled by oars,
paddles, or "convenient body parts".
Awards: within each division - Fastest time, best looking, Titanic
sinking imitator.