Build a Boat, will it float?

Saturday, March 5th, 4:30 – 7:30pm

URI Students are invited to construct a boat out of cardboard and duct tape and enter into the first Cardboard Boat Race at Tootell!

Register your team of 1-3 members Feb (DATES TBD).
Register through IMLeagues.com/uri on the Intramural Sports Tab (use the Register button on this page).

A packet of duct tape and cardboard will be provided for each team (teams may gather additional materials on their own if they so choose).
Pick up supplies at the Mackal Field House Customer Service Center (dates TBD).

Boats must be pre-built and can be “fine-tuned” on-site.
Teams will be given equal amounts of corrugated cardboard and 2 rolls of duct tape. Teams may gather additional materials on their own if they so choose.
Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape. NO reinforced cardboard tubes, only broken–down cardboard boxes. No industrial type of cardboard is allowed.
Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paint or sealants. Absolutely NO use of the following items: Paint, Tarbased substances, two-part varnishes, fiberglass resin, epoxy glue, any other two-part substances, or corrugated cardboard that’s bonded to any material.
Duct tape may be of varying colors for creativity but must have come manufactured in said color.
All boats must only be built of corrugated cardboard. If judges deem it necessary, the boat must pass the “ice pick test” and the metal detector test. This verifies that the boat is constructed only of cardboard.
Your cardboard may be as thick as you want it to be but must only be cardboard.
The only fastening material you can use is duct tape. No screws, glue, etc.
There are no restrictions placed on decorative materials as long as they do not aid in the flotation or propulsion of the boat or create a safety hazard. Everything must be pool safe. (example, no glitter, paper, glue, tinsel, etc)
No motors.
You must build a paddle of cardboard and duct tape to propel your boat.

Teams may consist of 1 – 3 members.
Boats must hold at least 1 person.
Boats may be a maximum width of 60” (5 ft) and a maximum length of 84” (7ft)
No surfboard style boats are allowed.
The race must begin and end with the crew intact.
Any use of lane lines or sides of the pool for pushing or pulling your boat will result in disqualification.
All participants’ arms and legs must be in the boat at all times. Body parts may not be used to propel the boats.
All boat crew members must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Campus Rec will supply them if needed.
The boats will race one length (25 yards) of the competition pool.
Family-friendly costumes and themes are encouraged!
Boats, boat parts, and debris must be disposed of by the team after the event.

Teams may consist of 1 – 3 members.
Boats may be a maximum width of 60” (5 ft) and a maximum length of 84” (7ft)
Any use of lane lines or sides of the pool for supporting your boat will result in disqualification.
Family-friendly costumes and themes are encouraged!
Boats, boat parts, and debris must be disposed of by the team after the event.

Decide on a design and sketch it out.
Do the bottom of the boat first. We suggest two or three layers of cardboard.
Cut side pieces of the corrugated cardboard to ensure durability. Use the dull side of a knife when scoring to make a fold. This makes it easier to bend pieces into proper shape.
Carefully cover any seams with duct tape.
Make sure your paddles are up to the task – they must also be made of cardboard.

Post your Boat Building Photos and tag us @uricampusrec