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Raingutter
Regatta Tips
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Regatta > Pack 320 Regatta Tips |
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Raingutter
Regatta Tips |
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The
race is open to all |
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Tigers,
Cub Scouts, and Webelo Scouts |
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registered
in Pack 320 |
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Tips for regatta sailboat builders: |
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| • Reduce "drag" by making all surfaces as smooth as possible. A good design has all leading edges rounded and trailing edges tapered to reduce the drag. | ||||
| • Make sure to sand with coarse and then smooth sand paper to smooth out hull. | ||||
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With the help of an adult, use a sharp knife for cutting any grooves for
the keel and rudder. A dull knife will crush and splinter the balsa wood. |
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| • A potato peeler is good for carving the shape. | ||||
| • Do not apply too much paint to the outside unless you sand between each coat. | ||||
| • Be careful not to get glue on the outside of your boat. Glue can interfere with smooth operation. | ||||
| Tips for preparing for the Sail: | ||||
| Some Great Resources: | ||||
| • http://www.p457.co.bsatroops.org/RAinGutter%20Regatta.htm | ||||
| • http://www.pack773.org/raingutter1.htm | ||||
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http://www.wf.net/~priddis/pack155/raingutter.htm |
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• http://www.powwow-online.net/tips/regatta.htm | |||
| • http://www.uky.edu/~bahugh0/raingutter.htm | ||||
| •
http://www.raingutter-regatta.com |
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| • http://members.tripod.com/pack485/raingutter.htm | ||||
| •
http://cubscout-pack220.8m.com/rain.html |
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| • http://webpages.charter.net/cschott/boat/supercat.html | ||||
Do
your best and have fun! |
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