In benefit of the Nanaimo Child Development Centre   



2008 Silly Boat Regatta Rules, Child Development Centre, Nanaimo, BC



  1. Silly Boats can be constructed of any recycled material. They must be able to float, hold at least two people AND be assembled on site. Materials can be pre-cut but not preassembled. Boat Kits/prefabricated hulls will not be allowed.
  2. Silly Boats must be powered by people or wind - NO MOTORS.
  3. Silly Boats must be built in four hours or less. Construction will start at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday July 20, 2008 and must be completed by 12:00p.m. Judging will take place between 11:30 – 12:45 in order to start the first race at 1:00 p.m.
  4. The course will be from Swy-A-Lana Lagoon to the "BUOY" in Nanaimo Harbour and back to the starting point. Team member must ring bell to win heat.
  5. Safety regulations must be observed; a minimum of two paddlers for each Silly Boat, bailers when applicable, and ALL members in the water must wear personal floatation devices. If safety regulations are not observed, the individual will be disqualified.
  6. Proper footwear is required for boat launches on the beach. The Nanaimo Child Development Centre will not allow participants on the beach without proper footwear and will not be responsible for injuries due to inappropriate footwear.
  7. Participants must clean up their building site before the race begins and must remove any floating debris from the water after the race. Please bring garbage bag(s) and take your garbage with you as all of the garbage bins on site are full.
  8. No vehicles will be allowed in the Park permanently. You must unload and exit your vehicle immediately, in compliance with "Parks and Recreation mandate."
  9. No alcohol and no water balloons will be permitted.
  10. The Child Development Centre reserves the right to disallow participation of any parties who do not comply with these regulations.
  11. HAVE FUN!



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