Whitewater

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
  • BYOB 2022 - Sean Richard

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 Cool Cool Cool 4:30pm-7:30pm
4:30pm-7:30pm
  • BYOB 2022 - Sean Richard

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.

Race Shirts

Race Shirts are only available to purchase if registered by end of day Tuesday, September 30th.

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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

  • BYOB 2022 - Sean Richard

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