6th Annual Build-A-Boat Challenge
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
The Ocean Institute will present its sixth annual Build-A-Boat Challenge, a one-day contest in which participants design, build and race their own boats. This exciting event raises funds for the preservation of the Institute's two tall ships, Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point. The two ships host thousands of school children in award-winning, living history programs.
The event combines design ability, construction skills and seamanship into a fun competition. Up to 30 teams will participate, competing against each other and the clock to build and race a seaworthy vessel. Each team is supplied with limited resources and given four hours in which to build a boat. Once the boats are completed, they are taken to Baby Beach where everyone participates in heats.
To participate, entrants must secure sponsorship totaling a minimum of $3,000.
To view the Team Sponsor Packet, please click here. (PDF - 96KB)
New in 2009 for Ocean Institute Members:
This year, there will be a team for members of the Ocean Institute. Groups of two members may participate for $200. One participant must be at least 17 years of age, and child participants must be at least 8 years old.
Space is limited; register by May 15
Team Sponsor Registration
Member (2 Participant) Registration
Spectators are free and are encouraged to come and cheer on the teams.
Date:
Saturday, June 13th
Times:
Boat building
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parade to Baby Beach
1:00 p.m.
Races & Awards
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Ellen Meese at 949-496-2274 x 412,
emeese@ocean-institute.org.
2009 Winners for Build-A-Boat Challenge
Cruiser Class (over eight feet)
1st Place
South Coast Medical Center
2nd Place
Dana Point Yacht Club
3rd Place
BLUEWater Design Group, LLC.
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Classic Class (eight feet and under)
1st Place
Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates
2nd Place
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
3rd Place
Concordia Elementary - Team Sponsored by: Hydroseal Polymers, Innovative Polymer Systems & JMC Global |
Build-A-Boat 2008 Results >
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Build-A-Boat Video Clip Review the 4th annual Build-A-Boat Challenge.
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At a Glance: Public Hours
Weekends: 10am-3pm
Pilgrim open most Sundays: 10am-2:30pm
Cost: $6.50/adult
$4.50/child (3-12yrs)
Members and children 2 yrs and under are free.
Cruise Prices (Min. age 4yrs)
$35/adult (Members: $22/adult)
$22/child (Members: $19/child)
Includes weekend admission
Sail Prices (Min age 4yrs)
$40/adult (Members: $36/adult)
$23/child (Members: $21/child)
Includes weekend admission
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