Raingutter regatta
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The raingutter regatta is a racing event for
Boy Scouts of America that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby
.
The sailboat kit consists of a seven-inch (178 mm) long
balsa wood hull, a 6+1⁄2-inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. Within the basic design rules, Scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose. Modifications for speed include the placement of the keel and rudder and the size, shape and location of the sail. A catamaran
is an exceptionally fast design, although this modification is not allowed in all races.
Racing
The boats are raced in a standard
saw horses, and filled to the top with water. The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail, either directly or through a drinking straw; the boat cannot be touched with hands or the straw. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. The overall winner is determined by an elimination system.[citation needed
]
Other races
Other youth groups have adopted the event for their programs under different names:[1]
- Pioneer Clubs: Sailboat Race
- Awana Clubs: Awana Regatta, Sail On Night
- Christian Service Brigade: Shape N Sail Derby
See also
References
- ^ "What Is a Shape N Race Derby?". Darin McGrew. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
External links
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