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Tata Beach - Sunday 13 January 2008
Cardboard crafts resembling dinghies, submarines and even icebergs braved the waves for a fun time at Tata Beach.
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Carboard Boat Rules
The crazy event, which usually attracts around 18-24 entrants and hundreds of spectators, is actually governed by strict rules. The challenge for teams is to build and design a vessel, the hull and structure of which must be made entirely of cardboard. Other materials may be used for decoration but cannot contribute to the flotation qualities of the vessel. Any keel fitted must also be made of cardboard. Adhesive tape, string, rope and waterproof paint can be used, but the wrapping of the hull in cling film or plastic, tar substances, epoxy glue, fibreglass, or resins (including two-pot) is not acceptable. Propulsion can be by paddles, oars, feet or sail (not necessarily cardboard), or any combination of these. A minimum crew of two must sit in or on the boat, be able to swim and must wear a lifejacket. To allow all teams to compete fairly, no vandalism of competitors' crafts is allowed. Believe it or not, this has been an issue in the past..
(text from GB Weekly - 21 Dec 08)
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