Raingutter regatta racing trimaran kit will be used by all scouts. Now, thats not saying a complete replacement is the best option, but it would be pretty easy to do. The rules, tips, and schedule below can be dowloaded as a pdf from the link below. Pete winning an early round heat at the rain gutter regatta. Races will take place in our water filled raingutter race courses, with cub scouts powering. We found some handy tips on the internet and they put together some pretty quick sail. The sail may be glued to the mast or held in place with tape. Boats are propelled by the kids blowing on the sail, either directly or through a drinking straw. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. An engineering design challenge by meghan everette. Each year the cub scouts have a weekend camp with a raingutter regatta.
Please follow the assembly directions on the package and allow the boys to decorate in any manner they choose. Basically, theyre each a reason to celebrate each boy. Installing quick covers on a chevygmc with rusty rockers. This is a simple certificate for a cub scout raingutter regatta. The pack also makes the day a huge party, with a rolling barbeque, a pieeating or throwing contest, and a waternerf battle. No shortening or lengthening of the boat is allowed because then the race is not on a level playing field due to the nature of the starting position in the raingutter. Plastic over gauze backing measures approximately 2. We use the official bsa trimaran kit, which can be obtained from your pack.
All the certificates are very generic, with no dates or pack numbers anywhere. The boats are raced in a rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table and filled to the top with water. Buy rain gutter and regatta embroidered patches at. Its going to be a very cold one again, but the kids have a blast.
Dry dock area to set aside to modify or repair boats prior to the start of the event. It comes fully embroidered with a laser cut edge and is finished with durable plastic backing and a button loop. Rain gutter regatta school carnival game idea toy boat races. Print on heavy 60 lb paper, or card stock for best results.
See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scouts and boy scouts. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta. See the raingutter regatta patch issued by classb on september 2014. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life. Trendy carnival games for kids party ideas fall festivals this is a great step by step diy for a rain gutter regatta for your spring carnival. First, what are the three main physics considerations in raingutter regatta racing. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. Free writable raingutter regatta participant stickers included.
Hobbylinc carries 9 raingutter regatta kits at discounts up to 18%. Yesterday, i coordinated my first rain gutter regatta. The boys alter prefab boat kits and blow on the sails to race boats in a moat made from a rain gutter filled with water. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose. Every spring usually a saturday in late april or early may brings with it the exciting raingutter regatta. The boys build boats from standard bsa kits supplied by the pack. Raingutter regatta sailing patch design ideas classb custom. Make your raingutter regatta a recycle regatta by mark ray photographs by courtesy of jeff wicklein via flickr from the januaryfebruary 2012 issue of scouting magazine cub scout activities, cub scout corner, cub scouts, magazine. For the rain gutter regatta, tigers and wolves race small model boats along a 10foot long waterfilled rain gutter. Items similar to rain gutter regatta embroidered patch vintage sailing ship boat sew on patch.
Weather has been below zero, they freeze the water solid in the gutters, the boys all build their racers from trash. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life magazine. Shop online for 9 pinecar raingutter regatta kits at discounts up to 36%. If you cant find another roof for a 64 chevy truck, your eyes are closed.
Raingutter regatta rules assembling and decorating the boat use the boat asis out of the kit. Overview the raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby or the space derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. May 11, 2014 this is a simple certificate for a cub scout raingutter regatta. Raingutter regatta 2012 embroidered patch rain gutter regatta, pinewood derby.
Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer. Derby talk is a forum for pinewood derby, awana grand prix, kub kar rally, shape n race derby, space derby, raingutter regatta and other similar races where a child and an adult work together to create a race vehicle and a lot of fun and memories. Aug 30, 2012 cub scout raingutter regatta by jon gubman. The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it simple and fun for your child. Most special order parts will generally ship from our warehouse within 4872 hours but may take up to 710 business days based upon their availability from general motors before shipping from our facility in north carolina. Each cub scout will receive a sailboat kit which the scout will construct and decorate within basic design rules. Clip off the bottom corners so they cant snag the gutter. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scout activities and cub scout crafts. My son had raced in three previous regattas, and i had talked with the previous cubmaster about the logistics of running the regatta for our 16scout pack, and it seemed pretty easy. Im sharing a few free printables if youre interested. Although the seas are only 10foot lengths of raingutter filled with water, and the ships a mere 6 inches long, the race is a very exciting event. Rain gutter regatta is a perfect activity for a pirate party. Cub scouts will build sailboats and race them against each other to see who has the fastest boat.
Sep 09, 2014 the r ain gutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. Find great deals on ebay for raingutter regatta and raingutter regatta kit. Rain gutter regatta school carnival game idea toy boat. The boy scouts of america hold their super bowl of sailboat racing, the rain gutter regatta, at st. The plastic hull can be trimmed quite a lot, cut the nose, sand off the bottom, cut out the cabin, cutoff as much of the outriggers as possible while remaining legal. Use these tips for hosting a raingutter regatta using recycled materials. Rain gutter regatta is where the boys build a simple kit boat and race them in a rain gutter filled with water. Although the seas are only 10foot lengths of raingutter filled with water, and the ships a mere 78 inches long, the race is a very exciting event. Sails the sail should also not extend beyond the overall width of 312 for it may hang up on the rain gutter. Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the preapproved parts for building a boat. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. This patch design features a raingutter regatta boat and the cub scout logo. The hull, mast, and sail provided in the kit must be used. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby.
Aug 23, 2018 the raingutter regatta is a racing event that uses miniature sailboats. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by cptstickfigure, may 15, 2007. Tonight is our ice gutter regatta for my sons scout pack. Since i have daughters and i am the troop leader, i talked to my troop about doing a rain gutter regatta and they all were very excited about it. The sailboat kit consists of a plastic hull, with two balsa wood outriggers, a 612 inch mast, and plastic sail. This year, we had an incredibly successful recruiting drive, and now have 45 registered scouts. Recycle regatta rules and specs pack 1203 san pedro ca. My own children are scouts and five of my current students.
It is recommended that the sail should only be attached to the mast by glue, mechanical fasteners should be avoided but and the sail should not be in contact with any part of the boat except. Liam and nolan compete in their first cub scout event. The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail, through a drinking straw. May 29, 2012 i do a simplified raingutter regatta for a recruiting night event and ill be doing it saturday for our pack overnight camp. Each boy builds his own boat with supervision and help from parents or other family members. Trim excess weight off everything and be careful how much you add like decorations and paint. The official online store of the boy scouts of america. A third kind of bumper is needed to get a better start.
This year every scout who enters the derby will receive a regatta patch for their red brag vest. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast. Running a rain gutter regatta posted on october 1, 2009 october 1, 2009 author rickb categories odd stuff. I do a simplified raingutter regatta for a recruiting night event and ill be doing it saturday for our pack overnight camp. Cub scout raingutter regatta chief seattle council. Racer patches cub scout pinewood derby patches classb. Rain gutter regatta trophies and awards red river trophy. Full installation of quick covers on a 9906 extended cab chevy gmc pickup. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Rain gutter regatta patch used one embroidered twill cloth patch aka badge, crest, emblem, insignia, threads twill ribbing slants to the right.
From the januaryfebruary 2012 issue of scouting magazine. Dante watches his opponent, taken by heather odenweller. Mar 20, 2014 the boy scouts of america hold their super bowl of sailboat racing, the rain gutter regatta, at st. Running a rain gutter regatta ricks rants and raves. This is why the pinewood derby patch is such a great idea for your cub scout packs pinewood derby participation award. To keep the sail above the gutter, attach it so that the bottom is 1 12 inches above the deck. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289.
Boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long and filled to the top with water. It comes fully embroidered with a laser cut edge and is finished. Jul 10, 2006 pete winning an early round heat at the rain gutter regatta. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. The cub scouts and boy scouts for years have been doing pinewood derby races, and at some point they also started doing raingutter regatta events. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843 the rules for the raingutter regatta are fairly simple. A wide variety of rain gutter for car options are available to you, such as application. About 1% of these are aluminum coils, 1% are aluminum profiles, and 0% are steel sheets. Browse through our selection of rainguter regatta trophies with custom scout themed columns and other raingutter regatta awards. Cub scouts race trimaran boats built from cub scout kits and decorated in fun and innovative ways. Second, keep in mind the rules of your organization, you may be limited by how much you can modify.
The boys have the opportunity to win awards for their effort, creativity, participation and sportsmanship. The r ain gutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks caswell district bsa. This keeps the sail from rubbing against the side of the gutter which can cause the boat to drag or get hung.
General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289 revision 2, effective 2012 1. The leaders will get a copy of the flag ceremony, bridging patches which they can give out at the bridging ceremony, and rain gutter regatta patches which they can give the girls right away. Child blows through a straw to move the boat down the track. Effortlessly host multiple tournaments, leagues and events for your loyal members. Well be giving out certificates for various categories. You blow hard, but the boat only spins a bit hinged between the lip. Local girl scouts host raingutter regatta and cookiekick. This warm weather, water carnival game is sure to be a favorite at your school carnival. The boats are raced in a rain gutter that is ten feet long and filled to the top with water. The raingutter regatta is a racing event that uses miniature sailboats. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A fun toy boat race using plastic gutter, floating sailboats and straws to blow on the sails. Neighbor news local girl scouts host raingutter regatta and cookiekickoff.
Previously owned used, sewn, previously washed but is currently soiled. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. To ensure an even playing field, we ask that all boats are built from the official cub scout derby trimaran boat kit. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Local girl scouts host raingutter regatta and cookiekickoff. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta.