General Information

Entry is FREE but hopefully your family and friends will support you by sponsoring you or making a donation via the website.

REMEMBER funds raised will help provide TEEN Mental Health First Aid to EVERY secondary school student in the Bayside area

You must pre-register for this event

Awards will be given in the following divisions:

  • School Team - Primary or Secondary (2 - 6 paddlers)

  • Scouts Team  - Cubs, Scouts, Venturers ( 2 - 6 paddlers)

  • Rotary Club Team ( 2 - 6 paddlers)

  • Buisness/Workplace Team ( 2 - 6 paddlers)

  • Private Entry Team ( 2 - 6 paddlers)

  • Single Paddler ( 1 paddler)

  • Family Team ( 2 - 3 paddlers)

  • Other Organisation ( 2 - 6 paddlers)

Participants are encouraged to “theme” their boats, and dress accordingly.

Winners in each division will be determined by the fastest time to complete the course and for those boat that do not complete the course, the farthest distance travelled.

Paddlers will need to check in their boat at the event by 12:30 pm at the Registration Tent. 

Races begin at 1.30pm.

Refer to the event program on the day for specific times of the races.
The event is expected to be completed by 5 pm. 

All boats are to be placed on the beach in an assembly area and to have their boat checked by the scrutineers (for adherence to the rules) prior to running in the event.

All paddlers must have a reasonable level of swimming ability and must wear lifejackets throughout the races.

Enclosed shoes must be worn by participants at all times. So find some old shoes,wetsuit booties, or similar for the event.

Lifejackets and paddles will be generously provided by the 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts and will be available at the assembly area adjacent the beach. Lifejackets must be worn at all times while on the course.

The course commences with the paddlers launching their own boat from the beach (you can use other volunteers to assist your launch) and once in the water follow the buoys to the turnaround point where the paddlers will head back to the beach and finish line.

You must remove your boat from the water right after the race and place it in the recycling bins which will be provided at the event.

DRAFT RACE DAY PROGRAM

Frequently asked Questions

  • Our aim is to provide TEEN Mental Health First Aid Program to every secondary student in the Bayside area and proceeds from the Regatta will support this fantastic cause

  • Some funding has been provided by the Bayside City Council, Rotary Clubs and from our main sponsor Community Bank Highett. Your support through gaining sponsorship for your boat and team from family and friends will be a huge help in raising more much needed funds to improve the mental health of young people in the Bayside area.Description text goes here

  • There is a maximum number of 6 paddlers on any one boat

  • Start by making a plan! Will your boat have a theme? Or maybe you’re just looking to have the fastest boat and not interested in adding any frills.

    Build a model using a manila folder or other heavy paper or lightweight cardboard.

    Most teams utilise engineering and design principles. There’s a simple principle in physics, which says that the total buoyant force is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the object. This buoyant force should be distributed evenly across the area of the object. Otherwise the boat bends in half when you get in it and water pours in. Calculate the displacement of your boat so you will have some idea about the buoyancy of your design.

    Be sure that your boat will be able to get out of the door of wherever you build it.

    Google cardboard and plastic recyclable boats and you will find a lot of instructions and examples on how to build your boat.

  • Boats can only be made of recyclable cardboard and plastic bottles (max size 3Litres)

    We will supply paddles and life jackets courtesy of the 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts

    Any additional and unapproved materials will cause disqualification of the boat and you will not be refunded.

    ABSOLUTELY NO WOOD, NAILS, SCREWS, OR STYROFOAM FILLER. Your boat will be disqualified and you will not be refunded. These materials are a danger to anyone in the water when they come apart.

    REFER TO RULES

  • You might be able to obtain corrugated cardboard from appliance stores. The shipping boxes for refrigerators and big freezers can be good possibilities. Harvey Norman, bulk electrical stores that sell large appliances, Ikea, and stores that sell large items like TVs, bedding, bookcases, and other furniture are all good options, too.

    Collect your own recyclable bottles and don’t forget friends as a source.

  • Wet cardboard is very heavy! So, we will have volunteers at the end of the race to help your team remove your boat from the water at the finish line. Recycling bins will be provided. If your boat comes apart at the seams make sure to remove all boat materials from the water before you leave.

  • Yes!  Awards will be distributed at the end of the event, which will be determined by our judges. 

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