The rain gutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. Cub scouts race trimaran boats built from cub scout kits and decorated in fun and innovative ways. Cub scout raingutter regatta by jon gubman, neighbor aug 30, 2012 2. Mar 20, 2014 the boy scouts of america hold their super bowl of sailboat racing, the rain gutter regatta, at st. Rain gutter regatta trophies and awards red river trophy. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life.
If you are interested in checking out our pack, we are having a recruiting event and raingutter regatta on sunday september 16, 2012 from 1pm 3pm at the american legion, south boulevard, san. Running a rain gutter regatta ricks rants and raves. The raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. The rules, tips, and schedule below can be dowloaded as a pdf from the link below. Nissan altima vent visors, altima rain guards, nissan altima. Ask an adult to help with tools you havent used before. To complete the event inside, simply balance a rain gutter between two tables and use a tub to fill with water. 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 rain gutter regatta gives cub scouts a chance to make a model sail boat and race it with others.
To ensure an even playing field, we ask that all boats are built from the official cub scout derby trimaran boat kit. The boy scouts of america hold their super bowl of sailboat racing, the rain gutter regatta, at st. Clip off the bottom corners so they cant snag the gutter. Every spring usually a saturday in late april or early may brings with it the exciting raingutter regatta. Tacomas 20052015 started by hoffmandesigned, may 7, 2012. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that cant. A rain gutter, a wooden boat and the power of your breath. Overview the raingutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. Cub scout raingutter regatta chief seattle council. Items similar to rain gutter regatta embroidered patch vintage sailing ship boat sew on patch. It is true that boat plans can be pretty complicated. Let your scout decorate the hull and sail, insert the mast, and attach the sail. A few years ago, my friend nikki at held a wonderfully styled raingutter regatta for her kids in the backyard. Trim excess weight off everything and be careful how much you add like decorations and paint.
This is to keep the sails from getting caught on the tops of the rain gutters or dipping into the water. Weather has been below zero, they freeze the water solid in the gutters, the boys all build their racers from trash. Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the preapproved parts for building a boat. Cub boy scout derby raingutter regatta inflatable water. The rain gutter regatta is scheduled for march 22, 2012 at 6. A big believer in fun that matters, crump began the meeting with some quick lessons about trash. The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. Child blows through a straw to move the boat down the track. Raingutter regatta pack 24 cub scouts elmhurst, il. Our council is having a district event where they will be having a rain gutter regatta race. Nissan versa 2012, tapeon standard ventvisor smoke front and rear window deflectors by avs.
The race is complete when the boat touches the end of the gutter. Please follow the assembly directions on the package and allow the boys to decorate in any manner they choose. Raingutter regatta canterbury elementary cub scouts pack 505. Our next raingutter regatta race will be on tba in the canterbury gym. I have been told that the boats will need to be done before they get there and i am looking for any help with this. It comes fully embroidered with a laser cut edge and is finished. Replacement roofs panels, drip rails, braces, moldings. Low budget raingutter regatta first you need to secure 2 aluminum raingutters with end caps. The idea of using rain gutters for racing has stuck with me, and ive used the idea for several school activities.
The raingutter regatta is a racing event that uses miniature sailboats. From the januaryfebruary 2012 issue of scouting magazine. Raingutter regatta racing trimaran kit will be used by all scouts. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843 the rules for the raingutter regatta are fairly simple. Set up your table s and place your rain gutters a few inches from the edge of the table as show in the photo. Low budget raingutter regatta pony express district cub. The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail, through a drinking straw. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life magazine rain gutter regatta tips have you been thinking about building your own boat, but think it may be too much hassle. 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. Nissan altima window deflectors at the lowest price, with industryleading customer service it could only be. The entire event took about an hour to prepare and used mostly trash or classroom supplies. New best sellers top rated product name price set ascending direction.
Check you boat and make sure the metal keel is on the right way or it will drag the bottom and slow the boat. This year, we had an incredibly successful recruiting drive, and now have 45 registered scouts. At this, your final rain gutter regatta, blake, you were very excited to take 3rd place. For the rain gutter regatta, tigers and wolves race small model boats along a 10foot long waterfilled rain gutter. Each boy builds his own boat with supervision and help from parents or other family members. Thanks to the parentsleaders who are helping with the setup and takedown of the gutters. 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. Changes to the patch design and color are not possible. Raingutter regatta 2015 cub scouts pack 3 patterson ny duration. The raingutter regatta is similar to the pinewood derby or the space derby except that the models are miniature sail boats. The boys build boats from standard bsa kits supplied by the pack. Local girl scouts host raingutter regatta and cookie. Here are just a few to ensure you have a fun and fast race. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta.
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. It comes fully embroidered with a laser cut edge and is finished with durable plastic backing and a button loop. Rain gutter regatta regulations all boats must be made from an official bsa regatta kit. Regatta kit sailboat if a pack desires, sailboat kits for realistic models are available through the local scout council. 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. Rain gutter regatta school carnival game idea toy boat races. The sail may be glued to the mast or held in place with tape.
The raingutter regatta is a free racing event open to all families with children k 5th grade interested in scouting. See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scouts and boy scouts. May 20, 2011 raingutter regatta 2015 cub scouts pack 3 patterson ny duration. General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water.
Kids earned a piece of pirate ware at each stationobstacle along the treasure hunt. Dante watches his opponent, taken by heather odenweller. It was your first time placing in a cub scout event and you were thrilled to do so well. A winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his rain gutterregatta boat, appropriate to his age. Well be giving out certificates for various categories.
The pack also makes the day a huge party, with a rolling barbeque, a pieeating or throwing contest, and a waternerf battle. See the raingutter regatta patch issued by classb on september 2014. Hobbylinc carries 9 raingutter regatta kits at discounts up to 23%. Boats will be powered by the participant blowing into the sail. This patch design features a raingutter regatta boat and the cub scout logo. Aug 23, 2018 the raingutter regatta is a racing event that uses miniature sailboats. Within the basic design rules, scouts are free to paint and decorate their sailboats as they choose. Traditionally, rain gutters were closed on each end and. A racing yacht with a billowing spinnaker tacks on the wind in this regatta. Learn how to build the ultimate raingutter regatta racer.
Its going to be a very cold one again, but the kids have a blast. Races will take place in our water filled raingutter race courses, with cub scouts powering their boats by blowing on the sails. 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. Raingutter regatta certificate linkedin slideshare. Raingutter regatta, registration and recruitment r4 we are a couple of weeks away from our last pack summer adventure the annual raingutter regatta. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Even more important, though, is how we act and behave while participating in the rain gutter regatta or any other group activity.
Any reason i need the rain rubber gutter molding installed. Days before the carnival, seal the ends of each rain gutter with the endcaps and water proof glue, allowing plenty of time to dry. Size 2w x 4h free writable raingutter regatta participant stickers included. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks caswell district, east. 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. All the certificates are very generic, with no dates or pack numbers anywhere. For best results, paint or otherwise seal the hulls of the boat that will be touching the water. Cub scouts will build sailboats and race them against each other to see who has the fastest boat. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289. Drip rails disappeared from vehicles when aerodynamics and fuel mileage became important, but they were useful features that kept water from pouring off the top into the cab when you cracked the windows in a rain storm. Buy rain gutter and regatta embroidered patches at. We can change colors, logos, dimensions add or remove text lines to make your raingutter regatta patch specific to your cub scout pack. May 11, 2014 this is a simple certificate for a cub scout raingutter regatta.
Sep, 20 pictures and activities for the scouts annual raingutter regatta. Scouts may elect to tie a string to each lower corner of the sail and then affix the other end of. The 2012 nissan pathfinder has 1 problems reported for paint chipping away on rain gutter. The earnings report was a muchneeded boost for the company,which has struggled to regain credibility after a rocky initialpublic offering in may 2012. Scouts are encouraged to invite a buddy who is new to scouting to join them in the regatta. This is our highly anticipated end of summer back to school blast and we look forward to seeing you all there.
Along with the roof skin you will need the roof panel braces for support and the metal drip rails or gutters. Nissan versa questions what causes wet floor in a car. We use the official bsa trimaran kit, which can be obtained from your pack. Older students can create more complex sail designs while young students can work on what sinks versus floats. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. Boats with sails lower than 12 inch above the boat deck will not be permitted to compete. Altima rain guards are covered with our knowledgeable customer support staff so you can get extra help no matter your concerns. These official raingutter regatta rules are written to help you keep it simple and fun for your child. I heard from many boys what fun they had at our last regatta. Yesterday, i coordinated my first rain gutter regatta. Raingutter regatta inflatable raceway boy scouts of america. Raingutter regatta racer patch classb classb trading post.
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. Tonight is our ice gutter regatta for my sons scout pack. The boys have the opportunity to win awards for their effort, creativity, participation and sportsmanship. 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. Use these tips for hosting a raingutter regatta using recycled materials. The official online store of the boy scouts of america. Print on heavy 60 lb paper, or card stock for best results.
It took about 15 minutes to put together the whole plan, he says. Raingutter regatta brackets excel spreadsheet raingutter regatta setup word doc raingutter regatta checklist of volunteers. A patch earned by a cub scout at their rain gutter regatta will be a hit with the cubs and parents. 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 pack already had two sections of 10foot gutter designed for use in regattas. When the course is level, fill the gutters to about 4 inches from the top. Cub scout pack 557 located in sarver, pennsylvania. The hull, mast, and sail provided in the kit must be used. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 289 revision 2, effective 2012 1. This year, we had an incredibly successful recruiting drive, and now have 45 registered.
Shop online for 9 pinecar raingutter regatta kits at discounts up to 23%. Im sharing a few free printables if youre interested. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. It remains under pressure tosustain its high growth rate by expanding into new markets. 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. Each scout blows his boat down a 10 gutter in head to head double elimination races. 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. Aug 30, 2012 if you are interested in checking out our pack, we are having a recruiting event and raingutter regatta on sunday september 16, 2012 from 1pm 3pm at the american legion, south boulevard, san. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer pack 114 icnvt. Also make sure the sail is above the top of the rain gutter or will cause the boat to drag.
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