Build Your Own Boat

RULES & REGULATIONS

Team Capacity 1-4 people (MW will provide PFD and helmet for participants)  

Age Requirement 16+ years old (or 9th grade with a teacher for high school class entries) 

Max Dimensions 10’ wide X 10’ long X 5’ tall

Boat Weight Limit 150lbs

All boat materials must float

Must be human-powered

Rope sections can be no longer than 18” and must be tied securely against the structure

No enclosures or compartments are permitted; participants must be able to exit the craft easily and quickly

 

PROHIBITED MATERIALS

Wood (plywood, boards, etc.) over ¼” thick

Metal objects (including fasteners)

PVC

Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber

Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lexan

Sharp objects

Straps or devices that hold participants to the craft

Manufactured craft designed for whitewater (tubes, kayaks, SUPs, rafts, boards, etc.)