1. All participants must wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices.

2. Construction materials: Corrugated cardboard only (any thickness). Duct tape only along seams within 3 inches (no full hull covering). No bonded materials.

3. No ballasts (sandbags/similar items).

4. Boats may NOT be painted. Decorations must NOT reinforce the boat and cannot be placed in water.

5. Unsportsmanlike conduct results in disqualification. Paddle contact results in IMMEDIATE disqualification.

6. Boats are subject to inspection. Staff will try to assist teams in meeting compliance.

The Race

Teams begin at pool edge with the boat out of water. At the whistle, launch and paddle down and back the length of the pool. Fastest time wins.

Special Awards

Titanic Award: Most dramatic sinking

Most Creative Award: Most imaginative boat design

NOTE: U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFDs will be available on-site for participants who need them.

*MWR events & facilities are open to everyone with base access. Individuals outside the military community are required to get sponsored by a DoD ID holder. All parties must visit the Fort Eustis Visitor’s Center during office hours to receive access to avoid delays and being turned around at the gate. All non-DoD personnel aged 18 and above must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification & will undergo a criminal history check using VCIN/NCIC to obtain base access. Reference https://www.jble.af.mil/Home/Base-Access/ for additional details.