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Sika Corporation's 11th Annual Sika-AYC Build-A-Boat Challenge
at Annapolis Yacht Club
June 24-25 & 30, 2006

2006 Build-A-Boat Construction was completed, as scheduled, on Saturday June 24. However, due to weather conditions it was necessary to cancel the race, originally scheduled for Sunday June 25. Racing took place on Friday, June 30, at 6:20 p.m.

Winners

Sailing Class
Place
Team
Vessel Name
1

Details of Design / Terry Fitzsimmons

Details
2

Synnestvedt & Lechner / Steve Driscoll

Optimistic
3

DMH Enterprises / David Hammel

Disorderly Conduct
Paddling Class
Place
Team
Vessel Name
1

Sleeper Keepers / John Distelhorst

Sleeper Keepers
2

Oyster Mortgage / Kevin Elion

Voo Doo
3

Dark N' Stormy / Stewart Neuman

Dark N' Stormy
4

US Naval Academy / Tim Fleury

Bottoms Up
5

Anne Arundel County / Barbara Schlossman

Lady Anne VII
6

DarCars / Judy Darvish

Tsalta

COMPETETIVE SPIRIT AWARDS

PHOTOS BY DON DEMENT

paddlers

sailors

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The Challenge

Annapolis Yacht Club is proud to sponsor the 11th annual Sika Build-A-Boat Challenge. Teams, called syndicates, will compete for the coveted Sika Challenge Cup. Each team, consisting of eight members, is challenged to design, build, and sail or paddle a small boat using a limited set of materials and an unlimited quantity of fast-curing Sikaflex®-291 Sealant.

Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at the AYC annex, teams will be allotted up to six hours to complete their boats using identical supplied materials. There are specific rules that must be followed in building and paddling or sailing the boats.

The competition begins with the construction phase and ends with the race to the finish on Sunday June 25, starting at 1:20 p.m. It's a fun event for the whole family!

Festivities begin with a party and dinner for participants, AYC members, and friends on Friday, June 23. Cost for dinner is $25 per person plus tax and tip, and reservations for dinner are required by Monday, June 19. Please call the front desk to reserve: 410 263-9279.

Saturday, June 24, 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 for teams and visitors. Proceeds from the event benefit the AYC Junior Fleet.

On Sunday, June 25, a skippers' meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in front of the AYC juniors clubhouse. The Build-A-Boat race will start promptly at 1:20 p.m. to honor the Club’s 120th birthday. The conclusion of the races will be followed by the awards ceremony and AYC's birthday celebration. AYC birthday cake will be served.

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