The raingutter regatta is a racing event for Cub Scouts that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. UNIFORM Class A or Class B, scout’s choice.

The boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table or saw horses, and filled to the top with water. The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail, either directly or through a drinking straw; the boat cannot be touched with hands or the straw. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. The overall winner is determined by an elimination system.

One thing learned last summer, it is very important to have a small keel on the bottom of the boat to help it track straight….

Attached in Files are a few image examples of pool noodle regatta boats that seemed to be the most popular last season. I believe placing it in the water as an upside down “U” is most effective, and giving it a small keel centered, and reaching down just below the surface of the water for tracking straight. But please, let your Scout do their best at creating their build. There are also regatta kits online or at the Scout Store in South West Charlotte.

RSVP & Details – Pack 99 Raingutter Regatta!
RSVP below (by Oct 3)
WHERE: Weddington Methodist Church, behind Family Life Center
WHO: All Cub Scouts & family members of Pack 99 Scouts.
WHEN: Saturday, October 5th. 4-6PM
Pack 99 will be there from 4-6PM. Stay for all or part of the time.

HOW
A Scout is Thrifty, so let your creative thoughts flow for your regatta build! Kits are available online, however a regatta boat can be made from simple materials found around home. Examples can be found online. A more common one is a pool noodle cut short, and then cut in half (to a semi-circle) with a popsicle stick mast and paper sail. We will have a table with some supplies like paper sheets for sails, scissors, pool noodle sections, and coloring utensils for decorating sails, but feel free to bring and share your own materials. Get creative!!!

FOOD
Pack 99 will provide a snack. Feel free to bring additional snacks/drinks for your family.

Location

13901 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC 28104, USA