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

Date:

Saturday, June 13th

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2009 Winners for Build-A-Boat Challenge