A winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. I would recommend well laid out rules on how the boat can be modified. Traditionally, rain gutters were closed on each end and filled with water to serve as the race course. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. We put the boats in an actual stream and let the current carry them. 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 inflatable raceway boy scouts of america.
The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. Raingutter regatta is an annual event typically held each september. Sailboat rice crispy treats with fruit roll up sails. Thank you so much for these certificates for the rain gutter regatta. In a very simple cut to the chase format, this book provides stepbystep instructions with pictures and web links, the web links will connect you to web videos designed to help you understand wheel. You may use the supplied screws to fasten the pontoons, or glueepoxy. Boats will be powered by the participant blowing into the sail. Used spray bottles to squirt boats make track out of pvc cut in half or rain g. An exciting alternative to the classic singlehull raingutter regatta boat design, this kit has everything cub scouts need to build a trimaran racer. When the starter says go, the boys will propel the boats by blowing on the sail with the straw. Today, options include plastic and inflatable courses. If the sail is too high, the boat is top heavy and tends to tip over. To keep the sail above the gutter, attach it so that the bottom is 1 12 inches above the deck.
What type of paint can we use on the boats to add color. A winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it simple and fun for your child, and to know what to expect when it comes time to race your boat. The race is complete when the boat touches the end of the gutter. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and tiger scouts. Regatta race and then the boys could work on the swimming items in their books. Get the track ready for race day with this inflatable vinyl raceway for raingutter regatta.
To keep the sail above the gutter, attach it so that the bottom is 1 12. For the rain gutter regatta, tigers and wolves race small model boats along a 10foot long waterfilled rain gutter. Yesterday, i coordinated my first rain gutter regatta. This warm weather, water carnival game is sure to be a favorite at your school carnival. However, the materials supplied in the kit can be modified or added to somewhat. Here are just a few to ensure you have a fun and fast race. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
The boys have the opportunity to win awards for their effort, creativity, participation and sportsmanship. Official raingutter regatta rules for 20 cub scout pack 1530 1. Each boat must start with the back of the boat touching the end of the rain gutter. A fun toy boat race using plastic gutter, floating sailboats and straws to blow on the sails. Ideas for awana grand prix cars, drag race rules, pinewood derby car templates and more. Built for stability and speed in the water, the trimaran hull is specially designed to prevent your boat from tipping over during the race. Rain gutter regatta rules cub scout pack 3079 trooptrack. When the starter says go, the boys will propel the boats by blowing on the sail with the straw provided. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and boy scouts. Instead, have a recycled raingutter regatta that takes very little. The rain gutter regatta gives cub scouts a chance to make a model sail boat and race it with others.
Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer. Second, keep in mind the rules of your organization, you may be limited by how much you can modify. Low budget raingutter regatta first you need to secure 2 aluminum raingutters with end caps. How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout. The scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is windpowered by blowing on the sail. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life magazine. Low budget raingutter regatta pony express district cub. To book will give you the instructions on making the raingutter regatta course. Sails the sail should also not extend beyond the overall width of 312 for it may hang up on the rain gutter. Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the. The event requires cub scouts to build a sail boat utilizing the parts contained in the official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran kit. Raingutter regatta trimaran boat raingutter regatta.
Tonight is our ice gutter regatta for my sons scout pack. The boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table or saw. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks caswell district bsa. To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, all boats must be made from the bsa raingutter regatta.
There is a book on making superfast regatta boats im pretty sure the winner used that book and it just takes the. Boley slot car racing track set build your own electric doublerail racing track 2 cars and 2 handoperated rc controllers included perfect for birthday gifts and party favors. This is a chance for your son to be part of a team he and you, and to enjoy the spirit of friendly competition with his peers. The sail was glued to trimaran boat body to reduce weight no mast, to keep the sail in a fixed position so.
When the starter says go, the boys will propel the boats by blowing on the sail, through a. The raingutter regatta race is open to all scouts registered in pack 3079. Pack 45 raingutter regatta official rules race day saturday, november 11, 2017 burleigh elementary school viking room boat specifications and design. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. The r ain gutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta. Pinewood derby secrets ebook and bonus section raingutter regatta tips. The winner of each heat will be the racer who wins first in both lanes. Recycle regatta rules and specs pack 1203 san pedro ca. The cub scouts and boy scouts for years have been doing pinewood derby races, and at some point they also started doing raingutter regatta events.
Raingutter regatta racing format and rules pack 6 cub scouts 1. Mar 5, 2019 find cool ideas and tips for your packs next cub scout raingutter regatta. An exciting alternative to the classic singlehull raingutter regatta boat design, this kit has. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds his raingutter regatta boat. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose. Each racer will race in each lane at least once per heat. Play challenging online games, laugh at funny jokes, build amazing projects and find lots of fun at the online home of boys\ life, the official youth magazine for the boy scouts of america. Raingutter regatta racing trimaran kit boy scouts of america. Catamaran pontoons can be used in the wide or narrow configuration. Raingutter regatta rules the raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. First, what are the three main physics considerations in raingutter regatta racing. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and scout activities.
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 sailboat kit consists of a plastic hull, with two balsa wood outriggers, a 612 inch mast, and plastic sail. If the sail is too low, the corners rub against the gutter or dip in the water. Chair should book space in the scout building andor asbury hall for the race day. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scouts and boy scouts. The raingutter regatta is a fun cub scout activity. Rain gutter regatta regulations all boats must be made from an official bsa regatta kit. Weather has been below zero, they freeze the water solid in the gutters, the boys all build their racers from trash. In fact, appendix c3 guide for principal events of the old 19931996 rules laid out a planning checklist summarizing the different aspects of organizing a major regatta. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentchild project.
Official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project. This is a simple certificate for a cub scout raingutter regatta. Second, keep in mind the rules of your organization, you may be limited. Rain gutter regatta school carnival game idea toy boat. A pair of tall ships against a yellow background adorn this raingutter regatta 2nd place certificate. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Raingutter regatta rules assembling and decorating the boat use the boat asis out of the kit. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his raingutter regatta boat, appropriate to his age. Raingutter regatta tips and rules wolf scouts, tiger scouts, cub scouts, girl.
Cub scout pack 288 official raingutter regatta rules 1. Sep 24, 2017 first, what are the three main physics considerations in raingutter regatta racing. 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. This year, we had an incredibly successful recruiting drive, and now have 45 registered scouts. But much like the pinewood derby, the raingutter regatta is an event. An engineering design challenge by meghan everette. These certificates and rules will really help add a touch of class to our raingutter regatta tonight christen. The cub scouts then race their boats in waterfilled rain gutters at a pack meeting.
Raingutter regatta racing format and rules derby talk. My son had raced in three previous regattas, and i had talked with the previous cubmaster about the logistics of running the regatta for our 16scout pack, and it seemed pretty easy. The rules can vary from year to year, but we typically require the boys to build their. The 19972000 rules book does not have a corresponding appendix, but all other race management related. Print on heavy 60 lb paper, or card stock for best results. On every boat, all the materials provided in the kit must be used in the boat construction. Gun water races looking for fun water games for kids. They can work to make their boat more aerodynamic, and they can decorate it. Raingutter regatta 2nd place printable certificate, free to download and print. Kit includes exclusive bsa trimaran hull, two balsa wood outriggers, sail, mast, screws, sanding stick, and instructions. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the.
How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout ideas. General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. It is recommended that the sail should only be attached to the. Running a rain gutter regatta ricks rants and raves. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to.
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