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
Schedule
Additional Information
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- 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.
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- 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.
- Overall: Scored based on style and completion. Boats failing to complete the entire channel will not be eligible for the Overall Award.
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- 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.
- Waiver Policy
Race Shirts
Race Shirts are only available to purchase if registered by end of day Tuesday, September 30th.
Results
2024 Results
School Division
Overall- Community School of Davidson
Corporate Division
Overall- Rubbermaid
Open Division
Overall- Mountain Dudes
Style- All Fun and Games
Fan Favorite- Mardi Gras Mambo
2023 Results
Overall- Ben Hur-ry Down the River
Style- Mario Kart
Fan Favorite- PD Chargers
2022 Results
Overall- Boatload of Karen’s
Style- Wave Runner
Fan Favorite- Los Bomberos
2021 Results
Overall – Wave Digger
2019 Results
Overall Winner – ShipFaced
Style – Great Scotts!
Fan’s Choice – The Plumbers
2019 Brewery Results
Overall Brewery – Legal Remedy Brewing
Brewery Style – Suffolk Punch Brewing
Fan’s Choice – Suffolk Punch Brewing
2018 Results
Overall Winner – Owensby Boatworx
Style – Owensby Boatworx
Fan’s Choice – The Pip Heads
Brewery Edition – Hyde Brewing
2017 Results
Overall Winner – Brother’s Boenisch
Style – The Beatles
Fan’s Choice – The Jenny
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