{"id":3521,"date":"2010-08-02T13:52:50","date_gmt":"2010-08-02T18:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=3521"},"modified":"2010-08-02T13:52:50","modified_gmt":"2010-08-02T18:52:50","slug":"build-and-race-your-cardboard-boat-at-riverfest-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2010\/08\/02\/build-and-race-your-cardboard-boat-at-riverfest-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Build and Race your Cardboard Boat at Riverfest 2010!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Saturday, September 11th &#8211; Sign-in begins at 9:00am at McGregor Park\u2019s Boat Ramp, Races 10:00 am\u2013 1:00pm.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-25018\" title=\"Riverfest Regatta Cardboard Boat Races\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Regatta-175x200.jpg\" alt=\"Riverfest Regatta Cardboard Boat Races\" width=\"99\" height=\"113\" \/>A cardboard boat regatta is an event where participants build their own boats using materials from a specified list and race them during timed heats with the fastest time being declared the winner in the respective classes. The course is 100 yards long.<\/p>\n<p>The Riverfest Regatta boats will be raced on the Cumberland River.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42287\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/city-council-boat.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42287\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-42287\" title=\"The City Council's boat from last years race.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/city-council-boat-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"The City Council's boat from last years race.\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-42287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The City Council&#39;s boat from last years race.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Class I<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Boats must be made of corrugated cardboard and propelled by paddles, oars, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Class I-Adult\/Youth<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Same as Class I, but parent\/guardian must accompany participants 12-17 years of age in boat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Divisions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/clarksville-pd-boat.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-42289\" title=\"Clarksville Police Department's boat from last year.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/clarksville-pd-boat-200x133.jpg\" alt=\"Clarksville Police Department's boat from last year.\" width=\"180\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a>Adult Open<\/li>\n<li>Adult\/Youth<\/li>\n<li>Business &amp; Industry<\/li>\n<li>Church\/Civic Organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Approved Materials<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/kennedy-law-firm-boat.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-42291\" title=\"The Kennedy Law Firm's boat from last year's regatta.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/kennedy-law-firm-boat-200x133.jpg\" alt=\"The Kennedy Law Firm's boat from last year's regatta.\" width=\"180\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a>Cardboard (Tubes are ALLOWED)<\/li>\n<li>Duct Tape<\/li>\n<li>Silicone Sealant<\/li>\n<li>Construction Adhesive<\/li>\n<li>Paint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Competition<\/h3>\n<p>Boats will be run 3 per time trial. Each class will be run separately with the quickest time being declared the winner. In the event of a tie, both vessels will be declared champion.<\/p>\n<h3>Awards<\/h3>\n<p>All boats\/teams will be pre-judged prior to the racing competition. All awards will be announced and presented at the conclusion of the regatta.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship Shape Award <\/strong>&#8211; most creative boat design<br \/>\n<strong>\u201cCardboard Queen\u201d Award<\/strong> &#8211; the prettiest boat in the regatta<br \/>\n<strong>Team unity Award<\/strong> &#8211; most spirited and most organized team (Looks don\u2019t matter here!)<br \/>\n<strong>Team Attire Award<\/strong> &#8211; most creative team costumes<br \/>\n<strong>The Titanic Award<\/strong> &#8211; awarded to the most spectacular sinking of your vessel, all components of your boat must be recovered to qualify.<br \/>\n<strong>PLUS:<\/strong> First, second, and third place in all Divisions if your boat makes it across the finish line!<\/p>\n<h3>Entry Fees:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>$15 per boat for Individuals<\/li>\n<li>$25 per boat for Businesses and Churches\/Civic Organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can view the rules and registration form at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleriverfest.com\/pdf2010\/Riverfest%20Regatta%20Entry%20Form%202010.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\">www.clarksvilleriverfest.com\/pdf2010\/Riverfest%20Regatta%20Entry%20Form%202010.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Register by September 8th, 2010!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday, September 11th &#8211; Sign-in begins at 9:00am at McGregor Park\u2019s Boat Ramp, Races 10:00 am\u2013 1:00pm. 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