Competitors of All Ages and Seaworthiness Sought for Aug. 5
Eighth Annual DNREC-Sponsored Family Fun Event in Blades
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control revealed today that the 8th yearly Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park in Blades. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship motivates individuals to sign up early and launch their boat-building efforts for a running start on what’s sure to be a creatively-designed flotilla of recycled cardboard regatta competitors.
The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is an enjoyable family occasion provided by the Town of Blades in combination with the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Reclaim Our River (ROR)-Nanticoke Series Program, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Delaware Nature Society’s Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Gallery 107, and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. The enjoyable family occasion starts with sign-in and walk-up registration at 11 a.m., followed by evaluating of boats’ looks at midday, and races beginning at 12:30 p.m.
The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is open to anybody who’s willing to build a boat from recycled cardboard and paddle it a brief range to the regatta goal. First-location awards will be offered for winners of races in 5 various classifications: specific, youth (age 12 and under), teenagers (ages 13-18), family/friends, and companies or businesses. Special awards will be offered for “Pride of the Fleet,” “Most Whimsical Boat,” and “Team Spirit.” Also, viewers will be asked to select a “People’s Choice” award winner, while an unique “Titanic Award” will be offered for the “Most Dramatic Sinking!”
To receive an early-bird entry cost of $20 per boat, individuals are motivated to register their boats by Friday, July 21. After that date, registration will increase to $30, and individuals can likewise sign up to get in the day of the occasion. Boats might be any size, shape or style, however should be made from recycled corrugated cardboard. Boats must be painted with several coats of latex paint. Boat decors might be gotten rid of after evaluating, and prior to the race start.
Participants are motivated to challenge other boats to take on in the Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta for individually bragging rights. After all the various classifications of racing are finished, cardboard boat skippers might challenge other skippers and their boats to a race. There is a $5 cost for a difficulty race to be paid by the opposition.
The occasion likewise consists of grilled food, beverages, and opportunities to gain from the ROR collaboration about how to secure Delaware’s waterways. The ROR-Nanticoke Series is committed to bringing regular monthly occasions, workshops, and leisure activities to the Nanticoke Watershed. The series uses individuals enjoyable opportunities to get in touch with Delaware’s waterways and likewise assists link the general public to crucial info about water quality that can help in securing marine resources.
The ROR collaboration likewise invites occasion sponsors, with profits approaching occasion expenses, river remediation, and water quality education. Sponsorships begin at $50.
Registration, guidelines and other info about the occasion can be discovered at nanticokeriver.org/rcbr/.
About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control safeguards and handles the state’s natural deposits, safeguards public health, offers outside leisure opportunities and informs Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship establishes and executes ingenious watershed evaluation, tracking and execution activities. For more info, go to the website and get in touch with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or ConnectedIn.
Media contacts: Joanna Wilson, [email protected]; Michael Globetti, [email protected]
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Related Topics: Delaware Nature Society, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Reclaim Our River-Nanticoke Series, Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta, recycling, Town of Blades
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Competitors of All Ages and Seaworthiness Sought for Aug. 5
Eighth Annual DNREC-Sponsored Family Fun Event in Blades
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the eighth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park in Blades. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship encourages participants to register early and launch their boat-building efforts for a head start on what’s sure to be a creatively-designed flotilla of recycled cardboard regatta competition.
The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is a fun family event presented by the Town of Blades in conjunction with the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Reclaim Our River (ROR)-Nanticoke Series Program, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Delaware Nature Society’s Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Gallery 107, and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. The fun family event begins with sign-in and walk-up registration at 11 a.m., followed by judging of boats’ appearances at noon, and races starting at 12:30 p.m.
The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is open to anyone who’s willing to build a boat from recycled cardboard and paddle it a short distance to the regatta finish line. First-place awards will be given for winners of races in five different categories: individual, youth (age 12 and under), teens (ages 13-18), family/friends, and organizations or businesses. Special awards will be given for “Pride of the Fleet,” “Most Whimsical Boat,” and “Team Spirit.” Also, spectators will be asked to pick a “People’s Choice” award winner, while a special “Titanic Award” will be given for the “Most Dramatic Sinking!”
To receive an early-bird entry fee of $20 per boat, participants are encouraged to register their boats by Friday, July 21. After that date, registration will increase to $30, and participants can also register to enter the day of the event. Boats may be any size, shape or design, but must be made of recycled corrugated cardboard. Boats should be painted with multiple coats of latex paint. Boat decorations may be removed after judging, and prior to the race start.
Participants are encouraged to challenge other boats to face off in the Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta for one-on-one bragging rights. After all the different categories of racing are completed, cardboard boat skippers may challenge other skippers and their boats to a race. There is a $5 fee for a challenge race to be paid by the challenger.
The event also includes grilled food, refreshments, and opportunities to learn from the ROR partnership about how to protect Delaware’s waterways. The ROR-Nanticoke Series is devoted to bringing monthly events, workshops, and recreational activities to the Nanticoke Watershed. The series offers participants fun opportunities to connect with Delaware’s waterways and also helps connect the public to important information about water quality that can help in protecting aquatic resources.
The ROR partnership also welcomes event sponsors, with proceeds going toward event costs, river restoration, and water quality education. Sponsorships begin at $50.
Registration, rules and other information about the event can be found at nanticokeriver.org/rcbr/.
About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship develops and implements innovative watershed assessment, monitoring and implementation activities. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or ConnectedIn.
Media contacts: Joanna Wilson, [email protected]; Michael Globetti, [email protected]
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Related Topics: Delaware Nature Society, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Reclaim Our River-Nanticoke Series, Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta, recycling, Town of Blades
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