The challenge – re-cycling
To make a wind-driven boat out of re-cycled materials that can sail across the Crowborough pond.
Rules
The boat must be less than 2 feet in length (610mm). Any shape you like
There is an additional class limited to boats built on 2x500ml plastic water bottles
All parts must be taken from previously existing objects other than a boat
Wood can be used but it must have been part of another object - not just previously a tree!
However, unused nails, screws, glues, thread, string, sticky tape and paint are allowed
The event
The event is open to everyone – not just boat club members
The event will be run on Sunday May 17th 2026 from 2:00PM
The competition
Boats will be judged winners for:
1. Winning the boat races across the pond
2. Being judged the most inventive
Examples:
There are several examples of bottle boats on youtube, but you can use anything you like as long as it is made from all recycled parts
Please note: below is an example pattern, but the boat must be made from recycled parts - not from the kit shown below
