2009 H.U.P. Race Qualifying
Rules
Goal: To build a canoe which will stay afloat for the entire race course in the AuSable River at the Grayling City
Park.
Teams: Teams may consist of any number of builders; however, each team may have only one official paddler and one
additional individual t help carry the canoe to the water.
Teams
may be businesses, organization, family or any group of people. Group
challenges
are encouraged. Paddler must be 15 years old or older.
Your
Canoe Building Kit consists of the following:
1. One sheet
of 4’ x 8’ x ¼ “plywood
2. Two 2’
x 4” x 8” boards
3. One pound of nails
4. One roll of 2” x 60 yard duct tape
NO
CAULKING, ADHESIVES OR EPOXY PAINT IS ALLOWED. PAINTING YOUR
CANOE AND/OR PAINTING TEAM NAME ON THE CANOE WITH LATEX PAINT IS PERMITTED AND IS OPTIONAL. CANOES BUILT USING MATERIAL OTHER
THAN THAT PROVIDED (WITH EXCEPTION OF LATEX PAINT) MAY BE PENALIZED OR MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
Flags
and/or banners may be attached to the canoe. Team paddler may be dressed in costume. Costume is not mandatory, however it
is encouraged as it will add to the festivities. Costumes will be judged. Paddler must be 15 years old or older and wear a
life jacket. Paddles and life jackets will be provided.
All
canoes are to be at the Grayling City Park for inspection and judging at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 22nd. A course demonstration
will follow judging and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm. Race will begin immediately thereafter.
Competition
Categories
Most Creative
Design
Best Costumed Paddler
1st
Place “Fastest HUP’er”
Almost-But Not Quite 1st Place
Sinker Award
"Haven’t Got a Clue” Award
River
Rat Drinks along with H.U.P munchies and other interesting AuSable River treats
will be available for a nominal fee.
Entry fee will benefit the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you for your participation. Have fun and Good Luck!
