Gutter Boat Races

Kit includes exclusive bsa trimaran hull two balsa wood outriggers sail mast screws sanding stick and instructions.

Gutter boat races.

Crayons paints markers etc. Built for stability and speed in the water the trimaran hull is specially designed to prevent your boat from tipping over during the race. The raingutter regatta is a fun cub scout activity. A fun toy boat race using plastic gutter floating sailboats and straws to blow on the sails.

May 25 2020 explore nicole lemon s board rain gutter regata followed by 168 people on pinterest. School carnival game idea rain gutter regatta. See more ideas about rain gutters rain gutter regatta cub scouts. Bamboo skewers or thin dowel rods.

The scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is wind powered by blowing on the sail. Plastic straws enough for each carnival player. 8 foot table for support of gutters or two 4 foot tables put together plastic pitcher or empty milk jug to fill gutters with 3 gallons of water each. 2 or more floating sail boats.

Supplies for rain gutter boat race. The cub scouts then race their boats in water filled rain gutters at a pack meeting. 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. 2 plastic 10 foot gutters 4 plastic end caps to seal off gutters and water proof glue.

The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail either directly or through a drinking straw. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. Gutter sections most come in 10 lengths gutter end caps. The boat cannot be touched with hands or the straw.

This warm weather water carnival game is sure to be a favorite at your school carnival.