5th Annual Build-A-Boat Challenge
Saturday, June 14th 2008 The Ocean Institute will present its fifth annual Build-A-Boat Challenge, a one day contest in which participants design, build and race their own boats. This exciting event raises funds for the preservation of the Institute's two tall ships Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point. The two ships host thousands of school children in award-winning, living history programs.
The event combines design ability, construction skills and seamanship into a fun competition. Up to 30 teams will participate, competing against each other and the clock to build and race a seaworthy vessel. Each team is supplied with limited resources and given four hours in which to build a boat. Once the boats are completed, they are taken to Baby Beach where they participate in heats.
To participate, entrants must secure sponsorship totaling a minimum of $3,000.
Spectators are free and are encouraged to come and cheer on the teams.
Date
 Saturday, June 14th
Times
Boat building
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parade to Baby Beach
1:00 p.m.
Races & Awards
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For event information and registration, please contact Ellen Meese at 949-496-2274 x 412,
emeese@ocean-institute.org.
Build-A-Boat 2008 Results
The Ocean Institute's 5th Annual Build-A-Boat Challenge presented by Al Larson Boat Shop was a wonderful success, raising more than $45,000 for the preservation of the Institute's two tall ships Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point. Eighteen teams competed against one another to design, build, and race their boats at Baby Beach, alongside the Institute.
Team Sponsors included Al Larson Boat Shop, Arciero Bros. Inc., BLUEWater Design Group, Bryan Stirrat & Associates, City of Dana Point, Dana Point Yacht Club, Dana West Youth Sailing, Inc., General Electric, Howard S. Wright Constructors, Makar Properties, Mission Internal Medical Group, Preserved Treescapes, San Mar Construction Co, SASCO, South Coast Medical Center, Toshiba America Business Solutions and U.S. Bancorp.
Youth Groups throughout Orange County participated in the boat building including Sea Scouts, Fire Station 29, and Ocean Institute volunteers. This year, we also had Dave Gerhard and his team from Concordia Elementary build a wonderful boat!
More than 500 spectators enjoyed watching the races, cheering for the paddlers, and witnessing a few boats sink!
Winners Included:
Cruiser Class (over eight feet)
1st Place
BLUEWater Design Group
2nd Place
South Coast Medical Center
3rd Place
Dana Point Yacht Club
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Classic Class (eight feet and under)
1st Place
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
2nd Place
San Mar Construction Company
3rd Place
Arciero Brothers, Inc. |
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Build-A-Boat Video Clip
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At a Glance: Public Hours
Weekends: 10am-3pm
Pilgrim open most Sundays: 10am-2:30pm
Cost: $6.50/adult
$4.50/child (3-12yrs)
Members and children 2 yrs and under are free.
Cruise Prices (Min. age 4yrs)
$35/adult (Members: $22/adult)
$22/child (Members: $19/child)
Includes weekend admission
Sail Prices (Min age 4yrs)
$40/adult (Members: $36/adult)
$23/child (Members: $21/child)
Includes weekend admission
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