Raingutter regatta racing format and rules post by da graphite kid. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and boy scouts. Shop all official, vintage and customizable pinewood derby patches needed for the boy scouts of america derby. Raingutter regatta patch designed by reagan martin. The boys are to blow air on the boats in order to advance them through. Races will take place in our water filled raingutter race courses, with cub scouts powering their boats by blowing on the sails. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scouts and boy scouts. The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail, through a drinking straw. Buy rain gutter and regatta embroidered patches at. Traditionally, rain gutters were closed on each end and filled with water to serve as the race course. Aug 23, 2018 the raingutter regatta is a racing event that uses miniature sailboats. The boys have the opportunity to win awards for their effort, creativity, participation and sportsmanship. Raingutter regatta sailing patch design ideas classb custom.
Tonight is our ice gutter regatta for my sons scout pack. Place tables endtoend, inflate the raceway, and use a garden hose or bucket to fill each racing lane with water. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it. Two things the rain gutter regatta requires each participant to learn are 1 the craft skills necessary to build a boat and 2 the rules that must be followed. Official raingutter regatta rules for 2014 pack 1530. Raingutter regatta rules assembling and decorating the boat use the boat asis out of the 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. Racer patches cub scout pinewood derby patches classb. The raingutter regatta race is open to all scouts registered in pack the pack meeting or purchased bsa raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit no. Today, options include plastic and inflatable courses. You are getting ready to deliver that last directed puff of air to the sail. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and tiger scouts. Hope your pack enjoys your recycled raingutter regatta.
The sail may be glued to the mast or held in place with tape. All the certificates are very generic, with no dates or pack numbers anywhere. Hobbylinc carries 9 raingutter regatta kits at discounts up to 36%. Raingutter regatta racing format and rules derby talk. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit must. Sails the sail should also not extend beyond the overall width of 312 for it may hang up on the rain gutter. This is a chance for your son to be part of a team he and you, and to enjoy the spirit of friendly.
This patch design features a raingutter regatta boat and the cub scout logo. Raceway measures 29 wide x 10 long with 96 of race water per lane. 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. Jul 09, 2014 this post was contributed by a community member. The regatta is to the pinewood derby what the soapbox derby race we did last week is to nascar. These raingutter boats can be built the same day they are raced, or taken home to build or built as a group during a meeting. We can change colors, logos, dimensions add or remove text lines to make your raingutter regatta patch specific to your cub scout pack. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life. First, what are the three main physics considerations in raingutter regatta racing. The boats are raced in a rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table and filled to the top with water. The boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table or saw horses, and filled to the top with water.
Rain gutter regatta diy pool noodle make them into pirate ships and race them in the inflatable raingutter check out these pool noodle crafts for some fun summer activities for your kids. Here are just a few to ensure you have a fun and fast race. May 20, 2011 fourth race of the cub scouts rain gutter regatta. General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. Join the other cub scouts in the district for a fun morning of making and racing sailboats at top speed. Each year the cub scouts have a weekend camp with a raingutter regatta.
Ready for the 2014 raingutter regatta with boy scouts cubs toy sailboat cub scouts. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scouts and cub scout activities. The rain gutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project.
Each scout will receive a participation pin or patch, and a ticket for a hot dog and beverage. Im sharing a few free printables if youre interested. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. Well be giving out certificates for various categories. This is why the pinewood derby patch is such a great idea for your cub scout packs pinewood derby participation award.
Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the preapproved parts for building a boat. For a raingutter regatta each rainspout sailboat kit comes with 1 hull, 1 mast, 1 rudder and a sail. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life magazine. For the rain gutter regatta, tigers and wolves race small model boats along a 10foot long waterfilled rain gutter. Zaidens how to build a rain gutter regatta and win first. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. He researched many videos and made his own version of the winning regattas. By greg goldstein, patch contributor jul 24, 2014 8. A great option for temporary cub scout patch placement is to use a patch holder like this one thats available from your local scout shop or online from scout stuff simply put the patch inside the plastic holder and hook it over the right pocket button after a year or two of scouting, your son will have a nice collection of patches.
I like the inflatable rain gutter regatta track as it is easier to transport than the track made of rain gutters we used before. Rain gutter regatta school carnival game idea toy boat races. Trim excess weight off everything and be careful how much you add like decorations and paint. Weather has been below zero, they freeze the water solid in the gutters, the boys all build their racers from trash. 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. To keep the sail above the gutter, attach it so that the bottom is 1 12 inches above the deck. A shaded area by headquarters for handicapped spectators as the trail down to the lake may not be accessible. Each boy builds his own boat with supervision and help from parents or other family members. Raingutter regatta patch by reagan martin on dribbble. Its going to be a very cold one again, but the kids have a blast. 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. Races will take place in our water filled raingutter race courses, with cub scouts powering.
Congratulations to all of our 2014 pack 495 pinewood derby racers. The 2014 raingutter regatta for pack 115 is coming soon. Prepare for the 2014 pack 1402 rain gutter regatta trimaran series. The official online store of the boy scouts of america. The course consists of an inflatable raceway leveled on a flat surface and filled with water. Browse through our selection of rainguter regatta trophies with custom scout themed columns and other raingutter regatta awards. The sailboat kit consists of a plastic hull, with two balsa wood outriggers, a 612 inch mast, and plastic sail. There are multiple options for how to display these. Cub scouts will build sailboats and race them against each other to see who has the fastest boat. A fun toy boat race using plastic gutter, floating sailboats and straws to blow on the sails. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Clip off the bottom corners so they cant snag the gutter. Patches are included for all participants in the boat challenge race, and rain gutter regatta. The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. A rain gutter, a wooden boat and the power of your breath. Even more important, though, is how we act and behave while participating in the rain gutter regatta or any. The cub scouts wrapped up the year with their annual raingutter regatta. 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. The boy scouts of america hold their super bowl of sailboat racing, the rain gutter regatta, at st.
Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his rain gutterregatta boat, appropriate to his age. Commemorative shadow box for cub scouts neckerchief, patches and belt loops. Raingutter regatta 2012 embroidered patch rain gutter regatta, pinewood. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts that is the sailboat.
Scouts are encouraged to invite a buddy who is new to scouting to join them in the regatta. Local girl scouts host raingutter regatta and cookiekick. Each boat must start with the back of the boat touching the end of the rain gutter. Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the. My own children are scouts and five of my current students. How to wear and display cub scout temporary patches. Rain gutter regatta patch design making waves custom clothes sailing patches learning studying teaching. We currently have 6 rain gutters in satisfactory condition. Using an idea hed read about online, the wakefield, mass. Suddenly, you notice the little overhang along the top edge of the gutter has your hull pinched under it.
Raingutter regatta is a cub scout event similar to pinewood derby where you design your own vehicle and have races. 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. See the raingutter regatta patch issued by classb on september 2014. Here is an animated patch i made for a raingutter regatta email. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. The downside is that they require a couple of tables or other waterproof support for the entire length of the track. Its ridiculously lotech and just a good merry time. Ready for the 2014 raingutter regatta with boy scouts cubs toy sailboat cub.
Sandy beaver district 2014 raingutter regatta crestview elementary gymnasium 3407 middleton road columbiana, oh 44408. Boats must be made from the official bsa raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. This busy week also marked the end of another year of cub scouts for clark and girl scouts for tabby. 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. 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. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his raingutter regatta boat, appropriate to his age. The hull, mast, and sail provided in the kit must be used. A third kind of bumper is needed to get a better start. Raingutter regatta racing trimaran kit will be used by all scouts. 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. The boat is raced by blowing the boat down the raingutter by using a.
Rain gutter regatta trophies and awards red river trophy. Raingutter regatta sailing patch design ideas classb. Rain gutter regatta embroidered patch vintage sailing ship boat sew on. 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 boys alter prefab boat kits and blow on the sails to race boats in a moat made from a rain gutter filled with water. April 1, 2015 by alan hanley news photos 0 comments.
Local girl scouts host raingutter regatta and cookiekickoff. Yesterday, i coordinated my first rain gutter regatta. Zaiden builds his rain gutter regatta for cub scouts. Its much like a raingutter regatta the sailing equivalent of the pinewood derby except boys make their boats from recycled materials instead of kits.
Rain gutter regatta school carnival game idea toy boat. Running a rain gutter regatta ricks rants and raves. The rain gutter regatta gives cub scouts a chance to make a model sail boat and race it with others. Heavyduty vinyl raceway requires only two 6 tables for support. That gives us 3 table set ups for simultaneous headtohead heats. How to make recycled raingutter regatta boats cub scout. Second, keep in mind the rules of your organization, you may be limited by how much you can modify. Basically, theyre each a reason to celebrate each boy. 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. Raingutter regatta inflatable raceway boy scouts of america. Raingutter regatta diy pool noodle boat the parents liked this better than the wooden kits kits because the boats were truly kidmade.
This warm weather, water carnival game is sure to be a favorite at your school carnival. A patch earned by a cub scout at their rain gutter regatta will be a hit with the cubs and parents. Neighbor news rain gutter regatta by patrick ring, neighbor jul 9, 2014 1. It comes fully embroidered with a laser cut edge and is finished with durable plastic backing and a button loop. Cub scout raingutter regatta chief seattle council. Get the track ready for race day with this inflatable vinyl raceway for raingutter regatta. Pinewood derby patches boy scouts of america scout shop. Official raingutter regatta rules for 2014 cub scout pack 1530 1.
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