Bodega Bay Fish Fest
Wooden Boat Challenge
WESTSIDE PARK, Saturday, April28 th
CONSTRUCTION between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
RACE starts at 1:30 pm.
Each team gets a complete materials package.
Multiple prizes and trophies will be awarded.
Team Entry fee $240.00
Business sponsorships encouraged.
100% of fees support local charities
Rules:
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Teams will consist of a maximum of 4 members, pre-registered
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Building time is 3 hours, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Only the provided materials may be incorporated into the boat, with the exception of decorations‐these
may not be structural. Sawhorses, tarps and poles may be used, but must remain ashore during the race. -
The Boat must be built using ONLY non-power tools, with the exception of battery powered drills/screw guns.
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Drawings are ok but NO full size patterns.
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Team members (minimum one) must power the boat. No motors permitted. Paddles or oars must be
made from materials provided. -
Racers must wear Personal Flotation Devices. A bailing device must be carried in the boat during the race (provided).
Boat Building Materials (Provided):
2 sheets of 3/8" x 4' x 8' plywood
12 pieces of 1" x 2" x 8' lumber
2 pieces of 2" x 2" x 8' lumber
2 lbs of 1" sheet rock screws
1" lb of 1" nails
1 roll of duct tape
3 tubes of caulking
25' of poly rope
1 piece of poly sheeting (9' x 10')
contact: starrnken@att.net or POB 433, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
click here for a downloadable pdf application