Brunswick Raft Challenge

This activity is a Raft Challenge involving each patrol constructing a raft out of timber, ropes and flotation drums, displaying the Scout
emblem.
 
The patrols will then race their raft on Simpsons Creek from the footbridge behind the Scout Hall to buoys upstream and back to a finish
line at the footbridge.
 
The judges will be drawn from leaders on the day. Trophies will be awarded for the first craft over the line, the most "scouty" craft and the
most aesthetically pleasing craft. There will also be a "Titanic" wooden spoon award.
 
HQ for the event is the Scout Hall. There will be plenty of space next to the Scout Hall for building rafts. Gazebo's will be erected to
provide additional shade.
 
There will be an opening parade at 12:00 Raft construction will start immediately after the opening parade.
 
Rafts will be only be allowed to be launched after 13:15 from the ramp behind the Scout Hall (so that safety personnel are in place, and
PFD's can be checked).
 
*** When in the water, ALL people involved with the event (INCLUDING ADULTS) MUST be wearing a correctly fitted PFD 50 (or PFD II in old ratings). Importantly this
means that PFD 50s (or PFD III) which use low visibility colours (blue, for example) are NOT acceptable. ***
 
The raft race will start at 14:00.
 
All groups are responsible for their own youth members. All youth members are expected to stay within the close proximity of the Scout
Hall during the event.
 
Closing parade and trophy presentation will be at 15:30.
 
All groups need to bring their own PFD's and raft equipment.
 
Equipment for each scout
   Rash Vest, water bottle, Sun Hats, Towels, Dry change of clothes,2 pairs of shoes (1 to wear in creek), Sun Block. Food and drinks.