HOW TO ENTER THE EVENT
Entry forms are normally posted out in May or June before the event but if you would like your name added to our mailing list download and submit the entry form PDF PL11 entry form until the PL12 form becomes available OR email Mike Clark and he will send you a PDF of the form.
CRITERIA FOR FULL ENTRY
To be a full entrant to PL12 your boat will have to conform to one of these three boat types:
1. Be traditional plank on frame construction, with planking mechanically fastened to frames.
2. Set at least one four sided sail as part of her normal working rig.
3. Be constructed entirely of wood.
N.B. The organising committee reserve the right to accept or refuse entries at their discretion AS FULL ENTRANTS. All other vessels are welcome to Peel as spectators but these will not qualify for our hospitality.
Quick and dirty boat building competion
Sponsored by Qualtroughs Timber Merchants
RULES
- Each team will be up to four people..
- entrance fee will be £40 per team.
- The only ‘power tool’ allowed is a cordless screwdriver / drill, no other attachments – ie. Saws sanders planers etc are permitted. All other tools must be hand tools. You will need a sealant gun !
- Start time is 9.30 am. But teams are invited to collect their materials from 9.00 a.m. Ready for a good start.
- A time of 5 hours 30 minutes is allocated to build your boat, finishing at 3.00 pm.
- Only the materials supplied are to be used in the construction and propulsion of the vessel.
- after the judging of the best built / best looking craft, a ‘race’ will be held, - this will take place at 4.00 pm outside the harbour flap gate at the widest part of the harbour. ( weather permitting ) when one team member shall navigate his / her vessel across the harbour and back, racing against all the other craft in a mass start.
- As there may be a boat or two taking on water , a safety boat will be in attendance. ALL RACE ENTRANTS MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET. Please bring one with you as you will not be allowed to race without it.
- Prizes will be given down to third place – cash prizes will be donated to the charity of your choice, ( but you will get some beer to drink )
- As children have got themselves into difficulties when playing in discarded boats in the past……It is each teams responsibility to remove their boat or destroy it after the event.
- No vehicles will be permitted on the tongue with the teams.
List of materials supplied.
2 = 2440 x 1220 x 6mm ply
1 = 25mm x 150mm x 2440mm timber
4 = 25 x 25 x 3 mtr timber
1 = box 3 x 25 screws
1 = box 3.5 x 40 screws
2 = tubes sealant.
Any enquiries to Mike Horne (Scutch)
07624 482982 / 01624 843518