We invite you to have a team at Fox Cultural Hall (AKA Arts For The Schools) 8th annual fundraiser and festival with a unique competition event that promotes community involvement. Join us for food, drinks (alcoholic & nonalcoholic), live entertainment, kids activities and a competition that requires teams to build and race their own wooden boat built by hand.
Bring the whole family for a fun day on the beach!
Prizes
1st place – Ultimate 2024 Bragging rights, 1st place trophy, Prizes Announced Soon!
2nd place – Respectable Bragging rights, 2nd place trophy, Prizes Announced Soon!
3rd place – Bragging rights, 3rd place trophy, Prizes Announced Soon!
Funniest Boat – Free dinner & drinks, trophy, feel good about supporting arts for kids
Details
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024: 11 – 6 PM
Team Entry Fee: $350, Team sponsorship encouraged
Where: Commons Beach, Tahoe City (440 N Lake Blvd)
Boat Challenge Schedule
• Construction: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Rest, grab a bite or a beer – 2:00-3:00
• Race starts: 3:00 pm
• Awards 3:30pm or about 30 mins after race ends
Boat Building Materials (Provided)
What to Bring
1 Hand Saw
2 Saw Horses
1 Pop Up Tent (optional)1 Battery Operated Power Drill
1 Caulking Gun
Decorations for your Boat! (example: flag) –
NO SPRAY PAINT
Rules
1. Teams will consist of a maximum of 4 members, pre-registered.
2. Building time is 3 hours, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
3. Only the provided materials may be incorporated into the boat, with the exception of decorations – these
may not be structural. Sawhorses, tarps and poles may be used but must remain ashore during the race.
4. Boats must be under 9’ in length.
5. The Boat must be built using ONLY non-power tools, with the exception of 1 battery-powered screw gun. Teams should bring their own tools.
6. No drawings, or NO full size patterns can be brought to event.
7. Team members (minimum one) must power the boat. No motors permitted. Paddles or oars must be
made from materials provided.
8. Racers must wear Personal Flotation Devices. A bailing device must be carried in the boat during the race (provided).