Cardboard Duct Tape Race Rules
Cardboard and duct tape. That's it.
Official Rules & Regulations
These are the complete rules and regulations for the Cardboard Duct Tape Boat Race, exactly as posted by the race committee. Please read them before you start building.
1. Only cardboard or corrugated cardboard may be used.
2. Only duct tape may be used on the cardboard. Wax, FLEX tape, silicone, fiberglass resins, epoxy, glues, staples, nails, clamps, paint and screws are prohibited.
3. Decorations may be made of any material but cannot help in keeping the boat together or afloat.
4. Only oars, paddles, or wind may be used to propel the boat. Oars, paddles, and sails may be made out of any material and can be store-bought or homemade.
5. Each boat must have at least 2 team members in the Youth, Adult, & Multi-Age Divisions.
6. A person can register more than one boat. In other words, one person can race in multiple boats.
7. All participants must bring & wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) throughout the race. Passengers in your boat must not be enclosed above their shoulders. All passengers must be visible while the boat is in the water. During competition, the crew must be IN the boat, not towing it, swimming, or allowing the life jacket to provide the flotation of the vessel.
8. Each team must remove their entire boat and any boat remains from the water when the race is finished. A receptacle for trash will be provided.
9. If a race judge or official has reason to believe that a boat is made of prohibited materials, the team will be asked to prove otherwise.
10. Any boat deemed "unsafe" will not be allowed to enter the race.
11. Races go off in four-boat heats.
12. The course is from the beach, around the buoy and back to the beach — total of 20 yards.