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Where: Ammann Riverfront Park, Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
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Date: Last Sunday in June 2012
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Time: 9:30am Registration
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The Riverhead Business Improvement District will hold its second Cardboard Boat Race along the
Peconic Riverfront. Boats can only be made from cardboard, duct tape, and paint. Registration
begins at 9:30 a.m. A hula hoop contest will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the race will begin around 12
p.m. There will be four different categories to race in, including one for youth 12 and under.
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Features: Families, Open to All
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Website: http://www.riverheadbid.com
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Phone: 631-727-0048
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CARDBOARD
CRITERIA
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BOAT
RACE
CONSTRUCTION
Cardboard and duct tape only.
Any corrugated cardboard.
Any water base glue, no epoxy or two part glue.
Any brand of duct tape, no metallic or shipping tape.
No mechanical propulsion of any kind.
No wax covered cardboard.
No wood, metal or wax.
No plastic of any kind.
No sonic tubes.
No weather sealed cardboard
No epoxy paint or varnishes of any kind. LATEX PAINTS ONLY.
Props and decorations are permitted as long as they don’t add to the stability or
buoyancy of the craft. (Discretion of event officials.)
• Crafts may be painted and lettered.
• One paddle of any material per occupant.
• All boats will be inspected before the event.
• No shrink wrap
• No double ended (kayak) paddles.
• Barge and / or Pontoon boats must be at least 4 ft. x 8 ft. wide
• Have FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winning boats will be cut open before prizes are awarded.
Any boat not deemed ‘legal’, will be disqualified at the sole discretion of
the event staff.
Cardboard Boat Race Safety Rules
• All participants must wear an approved personal flotation device (life jacket) at all times.
• All participants must abide by all rules and direction of event officials. All determinations
are final.
• No craft, determined by event officials deemed to be unsafe will be allowed to compete.
• All craft must be open for easy access in the event of sinking or capsize.
• All safety items will be in force at all times.
• Boats should be free of sharp edges.
• All boats must have a name.
• No bare feet
The Great Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race Awards
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Vogue Award – Prettiest Boat
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Most Creative
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Best Costumed Crew
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Spirit Award
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Titanic Award
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Ugliest Boat Award
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Commander Choice
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Best Captain Award
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Worst Captain Award
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Best Themed Award
Also:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for each division.