Registration opens for Whitewater Center’s annual ‘build your own boat’ competition

WSOCTV.com News Staff
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The U.S. National Whitewater Center wants to see your boat building skills in a their annual “build your own boat” competition. Registration has opened for the event that will take place in October.

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Competitors are tasked with making handcrafted boats that will be put to the test down the class II-IV rapids on the competition channel. A total of 60 boats can be entered into the competition and you must be 16 years or older to enter. Teams can be made up of one to four people.

The full list of rules is listed below:

  • Event Capacity: 60 boats

  • Teams may consist of 1-4 people

  • Participant Age Requirement: 16 years or older

  • All boats must be human powered

  • All boat materials must float

  • Maximum Dimensions: 10′ wide x 10′ long x 5′ tall

  • Rope sections may not be longer than 18 inches and must be tied securely against the structure

A float test will take place Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The main competition is Oct. 15 and will have a $60 registration fee. For more information, click here.

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