Woolgooga Raft Regatta - 018

Woolgooga Raft Regatta - 018

The activity is a Raft Challenge involving each patrol constructing a raft out of timber, ropes and flotation drums, displaying the Scout emblem.

The patrols will then race their raft on Moonee Creek from approx 15 metres up river of the launch area to bouys upstream and back to a finish line at the start line.

The judges will be drawn from leaders on the day. There will be awards for the first craft over the line, the most "scouty" craft and the most aesthetically pleasing craft. There will also be a "Titanic" wooden spoon award.

HQ for the event is Moonee Beach Park BBQ area. There will be plenty of space in the Park next to the BBQ area building rafts. Gazebo's will be erected to provide additional shade.

There will be an opening parade at 9:30. Raft construction will start immediately after the opening parade. Rafts will be only be allowed to be launched after 11:30 from the area next to the wooden stairway down to the creek next to the BBQ area. (so that safety personnel are in place, and PFD's can be checked).

ALL people involved with the event (including adults) MUST be wearing a correctly fitted PFD 50 (or PFD II in old ratings). Importantly this means that PFD 50s (or PFD III) which use low visibility colours (blue, for example) are NOT acceptable.

The raft race will start at 12:00.

There will be a sausage sizzle available to all participants as part of the $5. Sausages will be available to sell to families who attend. Closing parade and trophy presentation will be at 15:00.

All groups need to bring their own PFD's and raft equipment.

Equipment for each Scout,

Rash Vest, Sunscreen, Wide Brimmed Hat, Dry Change of Clothes, 2 pairs of Shoes (1 being able to get wet and worn in the water) Water Bottle

For Further Infoformation please contact Karl Wisdom on 0477 312 505