See more ideas about rain gutter regatta, cub scouts and cub scouts wolf. The home depot has all of the gutters including kstyle gutters and u. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as. Racer patches cub scout pinewood derby patches classb. Use some roofing cement and a metal repair patch to cover and seal the hole. The plastic hull can be trimmed quite a lot, cut the nose, sand off the bottom. There are two factors that go into determining gutter position on the eave, the pitch of the gutter and the roof slope. My son had raced in three previous regattas, and i had talked with the previous cubmaster about the logistics of running the regatta for our 16scout pack, and it seemed pretty easy. This patch design features a raingutter regatta boat and the cub scout logo. Official raingutter regatta rules trimaran series the raingutter regatta is a parentson project. Featured events are paid listings by users and receive priority placement on patch. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843. Recycle regatta rules and specs pack 1203 san pedro ca.
The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood. The raingutter regatta is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. The mast hole is molded into the top of the plastic hull and is the only placement allowed for the mast. But what are the requirements for cub scout patch placement of temporary badges. All parts 2 outriggers, polymer hull, mast, sail and 4 screws provided in the kit must be used in the boat construction. The pack already had two sections of 10foot gutter designed for use in regattas. Dante watches his opponent, taken by heather odenweller.
Whatever the size of your home or commercial property hoas. Make the ultimate raingutter regatta racer boys life. Rain gutter regatta pirate boats scout leader pirate theme cub scouts scouting cubs pirates pontoons. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds his recycle regatta boat. Quickly place the drying or cooling boat upsidedown on a lined piece of paper. Make sure that the patch is at least a few inches larger than the hole itself. Webelos 2 1 aaron voorhees 2 david mclaren 3 braiden. To keep the sail above the gutter, attach it so that the bottom is 1 12 inches above the deck. Need to know where those patches and badges go on your cub scouts uniform. Yesterday, i coordinated my first rain gutter regatta. Each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the preapproved parts for building a boat. Ive read some people dont use the mast and just bendround their sail side to side and glue it on looks like a upside down u when looking top down rather than a c from the side and now if.
Mar 5, 2019 find cool ideas and tips for your packs next cub scout raingutter regatta. If the sail is too high, the boat is top heavy and tips. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance, appropriate to the age of your scout, as he builds. This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase. Cub scout uniform patch placement temporary patches cub scout ideas. A great option for temporary cub scout patch placement is to use a patch holder like this one thats available from your local scout shop or online from scout stuff. Raingutter regatta tips and tricks there are many tips and tricks on how to build a fast raingutter regatta. Raingutter regatta inflatable raceway boy scouts of america. The boats are raced in a rain gutter that is ten feet long, placed on a table and filled to the top with water. Trim excess weight off everything and be careful how much you add like decorations and paint.
Raingutter regatta with my girl scout troop the cub scouts and boy scouts for years have been doing pinewood derby races, and at some point they also started doing raingutter regatta events. Im sharing a few free printables if youre interested. A great option for temporary cub scout patch placement is to use a patch holder like this one thats available from your local scout shop or online from scout stuff simply put the patch inside the plastic holder and hook it over the right pocket button after a year or two of scouting, your son will have a nice collection of patches. A winning raingutter racer stays on an even keel, moves in a straight line, keeps the bow above water and does not drag. Make an award winning raingutter regatta trimaran boat kit. Activities the sam houston area council offers a variety of activities in which packs, troops, teams, crews and ships are invited to participate. A great option for temporary cub scout patch placement is to use a patch holder like this one thats available from your local scout shop or online from scout stuff simply put the patch inside the. The sailboat kit consists of a seveninch 178 mm long balsa wood hull, a 612 inch mast, plastic sail, plastic rudder, and metal keel. Its a fun experiment to see which works bettersquare, circle, trianglefor the sail shape, and how many sails is really best for sailing in a rain gutter.
A ribbon does not have the same wow factor as a patch. Scouts are encouraged to invite a buddy who is new to scouting to join them in the regatta. Official raingutter regatta rules cub scout pack 843 the rules for the raingutter regatta are fairly simple. Badge and patch placement, cub scout gear, cub scout resources, cub scout uniforms. How to wear and display cub scout temporary patches cub. New best sellers top rated product name price set ascending direction. Changes to the patch design and color are not possible. This video is an overview of patch placement for cub scouts, where patches should be placed and what some of them mean. The plastic hull can be trimmed quite a lot, cut the nose, sand off the bottom, cut out the cabin, cutoff as much of the outriggers as possible while remaining legal.
Raingutter regatta sailboat racer kit which meets boy scouts of america specifications for raingutter regatta races. The boys alter prefab boat kits and blow on the sails to race boats in a moat made from a rain gutter filled with water. The boats are propelled by blowing on the sail, through a drinking straw. A pinewood derby ribbon will be relegated to the memory box or set on the base of another trophy soon after your cub scout packs pinewood derby award ceremony. Cub scouts will build sailboats and race them against each other to see who has the fastest boat. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance to your scout as he builds his rain gutterregatta boat, appropriate to his age. Buy rain gutter and regatta embroidered patches at.
Neighbor news rain gutter regatta by patrick ring, neighbor jul 9, 2014 1. How to wear and display cub scout temporary patches. Gutter should be pitched 116 or greater per foot for proper drainage. Cub scouts cub scouts is a program designed to meet the needs of young boys, by offering fun and challenging activities to promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness scouts bsa.
This is why the pinewood derby patch is such a great idea for your cub scout packs pinewood derby participation award. Ask an adult to help with tools you havent used before. Cub scout rain gutter regatta sets sail deerfield, il patch. How to make your raingutter regatta a recycled regatta.
To determine if your rain gutters sag, check for signs of standing water or water marks along the inner sides of the gutters. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner. Sep 09, 2014 the r ain gutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. A racing yacht with a billowing spinnaker tacks on the wind in this regatta. Public uniform guide cub scout pack 0682 sioux falls, south. Cub scout patch placement can be very confusingespecially for a new cub scout family. If your boat does all this, it finishes ahead of any boat that cant. May 20, 2011 raingutter regatta 2015 cub scouts pack 3 patterson ny duration. Simply put the patch inside the plastic holder and hook it over the right pocket button. Jul 09, 2014 this post was contributed by a community member. After a year or two of scouting, your son will have a nice collection of patches.
Raingutter regatta 2015 cub scouts pack 3 patterson ny duration. Cub scout raingutter regatta chief seattle council. The rain gutter regatta is a boat race that is designed to be a parentson project. The boys have the opportunity to win awards for their effort, creativity, participation and sportsmanship. Using a bubble level, check the slopegutters should drop about. Each year the cub scouts have a weekend camp with a raingutter regatta. We can change colors, logos, dimensions add or remove text lines to make your raingutter regatta patch specific to your cub scout pack.
My son had raced in three previous regattas, and i had talked with the previous cubmaster. It took about 15 minutes to put together the whole plan, he says. Hobbylinc carries 9 raingutter regatta kits at discounts up to 36%. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and scout activities. Since i have daughters and i am the troop leader, i talked to my troop about doing a rain gutter regatta and they all were very excited about it. In this article, well cover the basic cub scout patches and badges so that you can get your childs uniform ready for their first cub scout meeting check out the easiest way ever to sew on cub scout patches this post will walk you through the cub scout insignia placement. Running a rain gutter regatta ricks rants and raves. Clip off the bottom corners so they cant snag the gutter. Check with your districtcouncil to see if they have a set of rules they use. All about cub scout patch placement the spruce crafts. Fit the other spanner into the halves of the mast hole. Browse through our selection of rainguter regatta trophies with custom scout themed columns and other raingutter regatta awards. Races will take place in our water filled raingutter race courses, with cub scouts powering their boats by blowing on the sails. If youre looking for the best quality scout patches, has what you need.
If the sail is too low, the corners rub against the gutter or dip in the water. Your medication, delivered learn more have a question. See more ideas about cub scouts, rain gutter regatta and boy scouts. Look no further than this ultimate cub scout patch placement guide. This year, we had an incredibly successful recruiting drive, and now have 45 registered scouts. Raingutter regatta sailing patch design ideas a patch earned by a cub scout at their rain gutter regatta will be a hit with the cubs and parents. The bsa regulations say that you can only have one temporary patch on your. To keep the sail above the gutter, attach it so that the bottom is 1 12 inches above the.
To drain, slide the raceway to the edge of the table, release the drain plug and drain the water into a bucket. A big believer in fun that matters, crump began the meeting with some quick lessons about trash. Order of the arrow the order of the arrow is the national honor society of the boy scouts of. General information on speed and boat design most raingutter regatta boat builders design their boats to plow through the water. Keeping rain away no matter your roofing system, youll need a system of roof gutters to help rain to drain away from your building. The cub scouts and boy scouts for years have been doing pinewood derby races, and at some point they also started doing raingutter regatta events. Raceway measures 29 wide x 10 long with 96 of race water per lane. Fit one spanner into the slots to bridge the pontoons across the aft. Scout patches are a timehonored way to recognize achievements in scouting programs for both boys and girls. Raingutter regatta sailing patch design ideas classb. Any chance a template would be available to purchase. A pinewood derby patch with a button loop can be worn by the scout immediately and at future meetings. The raingutter regatta is a racing event for cub scouts in the boy scouts of america that is the sailboat equivalent of the pinewood derby. For the rain gutter regatta, tigers and wolves race small model boats along a 10foot long waterfilled rain gutter.
Ive read some people dont use the mast and just bendround their sail side to side and glue it on looks like a upside down u when looking top down rather than a c from the side and now if the sail touches a side of the gutter, it touches on a curved surface and almost serves as like a spring to push the boat back in line. Scouts raced their boats two at a time down 10foot rain gutters. The sailboat kit consists of a plastic hull, with two. Derby talk is a forum for pinewood derby, awana grand prix, kub kar rally, shape n race derby, space derby, raingutter regatta and other similar races where a child and an. Journey to excellence is the boy scouts of americas performance measurement and recognition program. The boys build boats from standard bsa kits supplied by the pack. Cut a notch 112 inches from the aft end on top of each pontoon. Used for cub scout raingutter regatta races pillpack by amazon pharmacy. Winning tips for fast raingutter regatta boat guaranteed. Rain gutter regatta trophies and awards red river trophy. It comes fully embroidered with a laser cut edge and is finished with durable plastic backing and a button loop. The race will involve sets of two raingutters on tables or saw horses. The boats sail best if they are balanced with more weight to the rear. Please follow the assembly directions on the package and allow the boys to decorate in any manner they choose.