Build Your Own Boat Competition

Build Your Own Boat crashes back on Saturday, October 11. Come see if this year’s hand-crafted vessels can tackle the class II-IV rapids on the competition channel.

Registration

BYOB Competition

October 11th $40

$40

Schedule

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Float Test at the River Center. 4:00pm-7:00pm

4:00pm-7:00pm

Friday, October 10, 2025

Float Test at the River Center 2:00pm-6:00pm

2:00pm-6:00pm

Saturday, October 11, 2025

BYOB Competition 12:00pm-4:00pm

12:00pm-4:00pm

Live Music from Dustbowl Revival 4:30pm-7:30pm

4:30pm-7:30pm

Live Music: Dustbowl Revival

Going strong into their second decade, Dustbowl Revival plays a spicy cocktail of folky-funk or booty-shaking jangly rock n’ soul: expertly mixing their New Orleans-tinted brass section with their signature Laurel Canyon harmonies and fearless lyrics. However you sip their sound, Dustbowl Revival has become a beloved fixture of the Americana community – from playing tiny speakeasies and pubs around their southern California base, to headlining thousands of shows in ten countries and counting.

While most bands stay in one lane or fade away quickly, Dustbowl Revival is a testament to building a fanbase and their own sound the old-fashioned way, with hard work and moving songs that stick to your bones when you leave the concert. There’s a reason they continue to get written up in Rolling Stone and Billboard and get played on AAA radio 16 years after they set sail.

Listen

Additional Information

- 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
- No enclosures or compartments are permitted
- Boat Weight Limit: 150 lbs. maximum
- The following materials are prohibited:
  - Metal objects.
  - Sharp objects.
  - Straps or devices that hold participants to the craft.
  - Manufactured craft designed for whitewater (rafts, kayaks, duckies, river boards, SUP, inner tubes, etc.).
  - Wood (plywood, boards etc.) over 1/4″ thick.
- Overall: Scored based on style and completion. Boats failing to complete the entire channel will not be eligible for the Overall Award.
  - Boats that do not complete the competition channel are still eligible for the Style Award and the Fan’s Choice Award.
- Style: Boats will be ranked based on creativity, design and theme.
- Fan’s Choice: Based on crowd applause and reaction.
- Waiver Policy
  - All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
  - Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
  - The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
- Refund and Transfer Policy
  - Race Registration is non-refundable.
- Trail Safety
  - Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
  - Communicate when passing other trail users.
  - No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
- Weather Policy
  - Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
  - The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
- Parking Policy
  - The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40.
- Emergency Policy
  - The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
  - Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
  - Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.