Take a bunch of inexperienced, wannabe boat builders with virtually no experience, give them some materials and four hours to build a boat without the aid of any power tools, and then set them out on the water to race one another.

What could go wrong?

Well, if your goal is to just have a lot of belly laughs and fun, not a lot.

ThatB次元官网网址檚 why Slegg Building Materials has revived the Build A Boat competition. The unique event has been a sort of tradition in Sidney during the Canada Day celebrations, but sadly, it was forced to take a hiatus during the pandemic.

But this year, itB次元官网网址檚 back and prospective boatbuilders are busy brainstorming ideas for how to make and move the best boat ever.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e having the event at Beacon Park in conjunction with the Peninsula Celebration Society,B次元官网网址� said Slegg marketing manager Christian Stronach. B次元官网网址淭eams of three can just fill out an application, submit the $30 entry fee and give us a list of materials theyB次元官网网址檝e chosen for their boat project. WeB次元官网网址檒l supply up to $250 of material and deliver it to the event site. WeB次元官网网址檒l also provide the tools for their build, but no power tools are allowed.B次元官网网址�

Contestants will have from noon to 4 p.m. to build their boat and then theyB次元官网网址檒l pull their craft up to the shoreline and, at the signal, set off on the marked racecourse, paddling or rowing to beat the band and trying to get ahead of all the other competitors.

Additionally, the paddles and/or oars have to be constructed on race day as well.

B次元官网网址淓veryone also has to wear a personal flotation device and weB次元官网网址檒l have the search and rescue boat out there as well,B次元官网网址� Stronach said. B次元官网网址淣ot that we think that anyone will actually need it, but itB次元官网网址檚 better to be safe.B次元官网网址�

ItB次元官网网址檒l be the first time that Jennifer Burgin and her two daughters (11 and 14) have competed in the event, but theyB次元官网网址檙e optimistic about their chances.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e been getting all kinds of advice on what kind of boat to build, but right now the plan is to build something that replicates a boat with a pointy end to break the waves. WeB次元官网网址檒l wrap the whole thing in plastic to keep it afloat,B次元官网网址� Burgin said. B次元官网网址淭he plan is for me and my 14-year-old daughter to row and my 11-year-old is going to bail.B次元官网网址�

The event will be a part of the Town of SidneyB次元官网网址檚 Canada Day celebrations that will include a parade, a fun fair with games and activities for the kids, and musical shows throughout the day. To register for the Build A Boat Challenge, contact marketing@slegg.com.

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