The rules for the Raingutter Regatta are fairly simple. Please follow the assembly directions on the package. Here is also some Raingutter Tips [PDF].

The race uses two lanes of water filled "rain gutters". The boys are to blow air on the boats in order to advance them through the water. Hands are only to be used to upright a turned over ship, and are not to be used to advance the boat. In addition, boys should not use their faces, lips, hats, nose or other bodily parts to move the boat-just the air in their lungs! Straws may be used, but cannot touch the boat or sail.

In addition to speed in the gutter, Raingutter Regatta boats will be judged at the Pack competion for awards in the following categories [Best Paint Job, Best Theme, Most Origianl Design]. Scouts who cannot attend the Regatta but wish to enter their boats for the paint and design competition, may send them with another Cub Scout or Den Leader who will be attending.

Here are pictures from recent Pack 464 Raingutter Regattas! Congratulations to all of our Cub Scouts who participated - you are all winners.

Raingutter Regatta August 2004

Raingutter Regatta January 2004

RAINGUTTER LINKS

• All About Raingutter Regatta
• Raingutter Regatta - World Class Boats
• A Fast Raingutter Regatta Catamaran Design