River Legacy Parks

Race Divisions

Youth (Age 8 - 13)
Adult (Age 14 and older)

Boat Classifications

Class I Boats
These boats are propelled by canoe/kayak oars, or paddles. These propulsion tools, as well as decorations, may be constructed from materials other than cardboard. All other parts of the boat must be corrugated cardboard. This includes the hull, decking, keel, cowling, superstructure, oar locks, seating and rudder. Nuts, bolts, washers and staples are not allowed.

Class II Boats
Class II boats must meet the requirements of Class I boats, with the exception of the propulsion and steering systems, as follows.

The muscle-powered propulsion system (propellers, paddle wheels, sails) and the steering system (rudders) need not be made of cardboard, but the materials used must not contribute significantly to the structural rigidity of the boat. Propulsion and steering systems must be designed and fabricated by the entrant. In addition, the connections between the propulsion and steering systems must be made of corrugated cardboard.

Propulsion and steering devices must not damage the bottom of the Wave Pool. Oars and paddles are prohibited in this class, as is swimming or paddling with a surfboard made of corrugated cardboard.

Class III Boats
Boats in this class will be built on-site at Hurricane Harbor event day. Basic boat building supplies will be provided (3 pieces of double ply cardboard, 2 rolls of duct tape, 2 sheets of plastic, box cutter, a pencil and yard stick). Participants have 2 hours to build their guppy boat with the supplies provided to them. Class III boats must abide by all Class I race and safety rules. Class III boats will race in the wave pool and use oars or paddles to propel themselves.

Crew Categories

Guppy (1-2 people)
Dolphin (3 - 5 people)
Whale (6 - 10 people)

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