Director's Cup Series Regatta Race

The 2025 Director's Cup Series continues on August 14th at the Fitness Center with the Regatta Race! 

Regatta Rules

Materials and Construction

   - Teams will be provided with a standard set of materials for boat construction (e.g., cardboard, tape, scissors).

   - No external materials are allowed unless specified.

   - Teams have 1 hour to build their boats.

   - Each boat must fit within a 4x6 foot footprint when completed.

   - Boats must be human-powered (e.g., by paddling or rowing) 

Safety

   - At least one team member must always stay with the boat during the building phase to ensure safety.

   - Lifeguards will be on duty, and their instructions must be followed at all times.

Race Structure

   - The regatta will consist of two heats and a final race. 

   - Teams will be randomly assigned to each heat.

   - The top 2 teams from each heat will advance to the final race.

   - In the event of a tie, a sudden death race will determine the advancing team.

  Race Rules

   - Each boat must have at least one team member onboard during the race.

   - Boats must be propelled using the means provided during the building phase (e.g., paddles made from cardboard and tape).

   - Intentional ramming or interference with other boats is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

   - Teams must complete the race without assistance from non-team members.

Judging and Scoring

   - The race will be timed, and the fastest time to complete the course will determine the winner.

   - In addition to speed, boats will be judged on creativity, design, and teamwork.

   - Additional points will be awarded for innovative use of materials and team spirit.

Disqualification

   - Any team found using unauthorized materials will be disqualified.

   - Unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to sabotage, will result in immediate disqualification.

   - Teams must adhere to all safety rules; failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Race course

   - Teams must navigate from the starting line to the finish line without leaving the course boundaries (no holding onto the sides of the pool).

   - Any boat that veers off course must be returned to the point where it left the course.

Awards and Prizes

   - Prizes will be awarded for:

     - Overall Winning Team

     - Best Team Spirit

General Conduct

   - All participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and courteously.

   - The event coordinators' decisions are final and binding.

Enjoy the regatta and may the best team win!