To
design, build, and sail or
paddle a small boat using limited materials
and an unlimited quantity of fast-curing Sikaflex®-291
Sealant.
Teams,
called syndicates, compete for the coveted Sika Challenge
Cup. The members of each team, consisting of eight
members, are allotted up to five hours to complete
their boat using only the supplied
materials. There are specific rules
that must be followed in building and paddling
or sailing the boats.
The
competition starts with the construction phase and
ends with the race to the finish on Sunday. It's a
fun event for the whole family.
Proceeds
from the event
benefit the AYC Junior Fleet.
Festivities
begin with a party and dinner for participants, AYC
members, and friends on Friday, June 25. Cost for
dinner is $25 per person plus tax and tip, and reservations
for dinner are required by Tuesday, June 21. Please
call the front desk to reserve, 410 263-9279.
Saturday,
June 26, is Boat construction day. The construction
starts at 10 a.m. and continues through 4 p.m. The
public is invited to the AYC Annex to watch the syndicates
in action.
Food
and beverages will be available at the construction
site - thanks to the generosity of Whole Foods, Inc.
On
Sunday, June 27, the Build-A-Boat race will start
promptly at 1:18 p.m. to honor the Club’s 118th
birthday. AYC
will celebrate the Club’s anniversary concurrent
with the Build-A-Boat Race awards ceremony after the
race. AYC
birthday cake will be served.
read about the 2005 challenge
