The Great Riverton Raft Race
2010Saturday July 3, 2010
Bank Avenue North of Riverton Yacht ClubCheck in 4:30 pm
Starting Gun 5:30 pmDon’t be late! We won’t wait!
Again this year a not-so-elite group of participants will gather at the water’s edge of the Delaware River to compete in an event that will test their ability in imagination, engineering, and staying afloat! Raft Race participants will compete for trophies and bragging rights to be the winner of this event.
Have Fun! Be Creative! Be Innovative!
Questions? Call Barb Smyth 829-8535 or Terry Rapp 461-0897
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NEW AWARDS 2010
The Iron Pier Trophy
The highest honor, awarded to the craft with the best harmony of creativity & engineering. Chosen from the first fifteen rafts to finish.The Glamour Award
Awarded to the best dressed crew.The Flotsam & Jetsam Award
Awarded to the raft more likely to cause a spectacle than win the race.Tom Sawyer Award
Awarded to the most creative junior raft that finishes the race, open to ages 12 to 18.Sadie Hawkins Award
Awarded to the most creative raft with an all women crew that finishes the race.Riverton 4th Triathlon
Awarded to the most creative raft that participates in the Parade, the Downhill Race, and the Raft Race.* No First to Finish Award *
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RULES 2010
— Safety —
- All participants must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets during the race.
- All participants must wear shoes or sandals at all times before, during, and after the race.
- For every two crew members under twelve, there must be one adult on the raft.
- Anyone acting without regard for the safety of others and themselves, will be disqualified and required to leave the race. This includes all fireworks.
— Construction of Rafts —
- All rafts must be homemade.
- Any type of boat or surfboard is not permitted. If you have a question about your raft being a boat, it probably is a boat. Senior Race Judge, Terry Rapp (461-0897), will decide.
- Each raft must carry a minimum of four passengers.
- Rafts must be human powered.
- Commercially manufactured paddles are not permitted.
- Oarlocks are not permitted.
- Parts and materials commercially manufactured specifically for nautical purpose are not permitted.
All rafts must have a flag staff to fly the Raft Race flag while finishing.- The removal of the raft rubbish and raft itself are each team’s responsibility immediately following the event.
