2009 Ebenezer Lutheran $50 Boat Race
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This is to be a fun event for participants and spectators. All efforts will be made by officials and participants to make it fun. All behavior shall be of clean family nature.  Dangerous maneuvers such as intentional ramming will disqualify the boat.  All participants shall be in a physical condition as to safely operate their craft, therefore water fights are not generally considered dangerous.

This intended as a downwind race, so starting line and finish line may not be established until race time. Distance may be around 100 yards or more (subject to wind conditions).  Because of variable wind conditions it may be helpful to learn about sailing. Many publications and schools offer such help. Samples of online information can be found here:

Prizes & Trophies

The first boat to arrive at the finish line wins.  A $50 gift certificate from a hardware store or home center, will be awarded to the first place winner (Thanks to Perfect Impressions Promotions.)  Trophies will be provided to the first place finisher, and other novel categories such as: “Looks like a real boat” or “Looks like it’ll never make it” Other prizes may be awarded as we think of them. Special award consideration may be given for novel design or appearance.

Entries

All participants (or their legal guardians) shall sign an entry form, which includes a Hold Harmless Agreement. But only one entry fee is required per boat. Race entry fees (per boat): $10 if received before July 10th, $20 day of race.
Checks will be made payable to Lake Stevens Aquafest.  All Judges’ decisions are final (That’s why we call them “Judges”).

When?

Sunday July 26th all participants should be in place by 12:00PM and tow-out will begin before 1:00PM If your boat must be brought in by vehicle, it must arrive early.  Approach the boat ramp from 16th street as all other road access will be blocked. All vehicles must be out of the area by 12pm.  Pickup of boats may be done after the close of Aquafest (5PM)

Equipment

All boats shall be constructed with materials of a total fair market value below $50. Allowances shall not be made for generosity. (If someone sells you a boat worth $9,000,032 for $1 it may not enter the race) In general use garage sale values for the components that make up your craft.
Boats may not be powered by means other than wind.  (Energy storage mechanisms, motors, rockets, and nuclear power plants are not allowed.) Paddles, oars or other hand operated propelling devices may be onboard for non race maneuvering, but must not be used to propel the craft during the race (unless the Judges decide the wind is too light for sail.)   Boats will be disqualified if the Judges feel it's too dangerous.

All participants must wear Coast guard approved type II or III PFDs (Life Jackets.) For more information contact Ken Cross 425-334-8540  boatrace@aquafest.org

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