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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