Duct Tape Boat Races and 5k Cold Turkey Run in Bobby Ferguson Park

Duct tape boat races and 5k Cold Turkey Trot events scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at Bobby Ferguson Park from 8a-5p. Both of these events coordinate with two special days this month, recycle day and the smoke out day.

Whatever Floats Your Boat, duct tape boat race and the 5k Cold Turkey Trot Race are bound to be fun events to participate in as well as watch others compete. In honor of America Recycles Day, get your team together and sign up to participate in the boat race. The boats are made completely of duct tape and recycled materials. You can also get your support team together to run in the 5k Cold Turkey Trot to help you and/or your friends to quit smoking. Join in one or both events.

Grab your friends, co-workers and family to design, construct and set sail on Saturday, Nov. 7 with your boat made completely of duct tape and recycled materials. It will be a lot of fun to participate and even more fun to watch.

Both events are free and whether you are building a boat or wanting to quit smoking, having friends to be by your side and encourage you is the best way to be successful.

Construction Materials & Rules
• The ENTIRE boat must be built from cardboard, any material that can be recycled and duct tape ONLY. Duct tape may be used to reinforce seams. NO STYROFOAM, OLD BOAT MOTORS OR HULLS MAY BE USED
• Oars and paddles may be used but must be made of cardboard and duct tape
• Each boat must carry at least 2 people and all people must sit in the boat— no standing and no surfboard style boat
• No paint or varnish is allowed on the day of the event; all paint must be cured prior to boat launch
• Fastening material is to be duct tape only
• Decorations are allowed and encouraged provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
• Crew costumes are encourages
• NO caulking compounds, two-part/mixed adhesives, glues or epoxy mixtures or coatings are allowed.
• NO electrical, gasoline, benzene, propane or other chemical or electrical propulsion systems are permitted.
• Each boat must carry a closed gallon plastic jug (or PFD) with 15’ rope tether firmly secured to the vessel. Guppy class (1 to 2 jugs), Dolphin class (2 to 3 jugs) & Whale class (4 to 5 jugs). Gallon jugs are to remain inside boat while racing, they are not to be used as flotation for the vessel. This is for use in locating and retrieving any sunken remains
• JUDGES DECIDE ON THE INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES.

Boat Classification & Awards
Youth Flight– 10-17 years old– 2 or 3 people only
Guppy– 2-3 people per boat
Dolphin– 4-7 people per boat
Whale– 8-10 people per boat
1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each category: Spirit Award, Most Original, Titanic Award.

Event location: Bobby Ferguson Park, 50th Street, Texarkana, ARK.

For more information visit the event page Whatever Floats Your Boat on Facebook.

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