Welcome Back Campfire

Sept 26th, 2004, Moose Lodge on Cardinal Drive, Dale City
Tentatively 3 - 8 pm

Schedule of Events

• Opening Ceremony
• Boat Building
• Games
• Raingutter Regatta Race
• Dinner - provided by the Pack
• 'Smores - provided by the Pack
• Closing Ceremony

Boat Specifications

• Hull: No longer than 7" or shorter than 6 1/2"
• Mast: 6 1/2" from deck to top
• Draft: no more than 1 1/2"
• Decals and stickers are allowed
• Boats are to be made from recycled materials (to be provided) - plastic soda bottles, sand or plaster of paris for ballast, pencils or soda straws for masts, tin pie plate, plastic oil or transmission fluid bottles; styrofoam meat trays; etc.

Tips for Boats

• Sail: starts about 1/2" above the deck; If the sail is too low the corners may rub against the gutter or dip in th water; if the sail is too high the boat is top heavy and tends to tip over.
• The keels needed to be placed about 3/4" behind the mast.
• The rudder should be placed touching the keel.
• Make the boat as light as possible. Boats sail best if they have more weight to the stern, elevating the bow.
• Stability is the key. A flatter and wider hull is the most stable. Test your boat to check for stability. Weights can be added to level the boat, but it's best to design the boat so that it is stable without having to add weight.
• You can tie back the lower corners of the sail with thread and then secure the "lines" to each side of the boat. This will keep the sail from twisting.