Objectives
-Event Objectives: To introduce young marine enthusiasts and the community to the craft of boat building and the excitement of recreational boating.

-Crew Objectives: To design, build and race a sea-worthy vessel in two days using limited materials

-Event Beneficiaries: All Plywood Regatta proceeds benefit South Florida marine industry education programs and the Plywood Regatta Scholarship Fund.

-Crew Classes Advanced / Intermediate: Young adult marine technical students interested in or pursuing careers in the marine industry.

-High School: Students ages 14 - 18 interested in the marine industry or participating in the Marine Magnet Program.

-Middle School: Youth 12 - 14 interested in the marine industry or participating in the Marine Magnet Program.

Materials
The following materials will be supplied:
- 3 sheets of 4' x 8' 1/4" Luan plywood
- 2 pieces of 2" x 2" x 8' wood
- 4 pieces of 1" x 2" x 10' wood
- 120 tie wraps
- 12 cartridges of 3M 5200-Fast Cure caulk
- 2 Life Jackets
- Interlux paints of various colors
Your team may supply & use the following:
- 1 electric jigsaw
- 1 electric / battery drill
- 1 extension cord
- 1 caulking gun
- Saw horses, clamps and decals for decorative purposes
- Foam cushions to be used for knee protection
- Drill bits, jig saw blades, and miscellaneous hand tools

Rules
Building Rules
- Only the allowed and supplied materials can used
- Only 4 - 8 team members per team
- Mentors can only be involved on a limited basis
- All tie wraps must be removed from boat prior to race
- No patterns or templates allowed
- No motors, sails or srfboards allowed
- Decoration of boats must be completed on Saturday
- Unsafe practices and unsportsmanlike conduct will be stopped by the judges
- Judges have the authority to disqualify a team if they see necessary
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Plywood Regatta Village or Race Area
Racing Rules
- Series of Qualifying Races & Final Races
- Fastest boat per class moves on to race heat
- Only two people from the building team per boat per race
- No misuse of paddles, including intimidation, hitting or pushing off of other boats
- Life jackets must be worn during the race
- The decisions of the judges are final
- Judges have the authority to disqualify a team if they see necessary

Awards
Overall Champion
- Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club Cup
Class Awards
- Top three teams from each Class
Admiral Awards
- Most Spirited Team _______- Future Yacht Broker Award
- Best Decorated Boat ______- Courage & Perseverance
- Most Innovative Design ____ - Seafarer Marine Award (Best Overall)