ENID, OK - The Soggy Bottom Regatta is open for registration until October 15, 2015. The Regatta is an event wherein contestants will build boats out of cardboard, duct tape, and a few other approved materials and race them at Crosslin Park lake on October 17.
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"This kind of event is done in other states and has been wildly successful so we thought we would try it here," said event coordinator, Tammy Wilson. "We think this is just the kind of event where businesses could challenge each other or maybe the fire department and the police department should compete, or maybe the staffs from the hospitals, the competing radio stations, or the directors of various organizations in town."
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There are two categories of boats - those manned by one person and those manned by a crew of four. Anyone over 18 may participate and anyone under 18 will need parent permission. Life jackets must be worn at all times.
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Each boat must be given a name. This name may be changed at a later date; however, one must be provided at the time of Registration to assist in bookkeeping.
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On-line Registration began September 11, 2015 and will end October 15, 2015 at noon. Failure to register by this deadline will mean that you will be unable to participate in the Regatta.
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On the day of the Regatta, each team Captain must Check-In before 12:00 PM. Failure to do so will result in elimination from the competition. The team will be provided with announcements and information concerning their boat. They must, at that time, provide positive identification and signed Release Forms* for all members (including Captain, Boat Crew and all Land Crew members).
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You must bring printed, signed copies of the Release Forms with you. Copies will not be available on the day of the event. All members who require parent/guardian authorization on Release Forms (generally anyone under the age of 18 and certain other individuals) must provide a signed, notarized copy of the Release Form with the parent/guardian signature. Please allow adequate time to obtain proper signatures if this is the case.
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To see all of the rules and regulations for boat construction, please visit http://enidevents.com/the-soggy-bottom-regatta/.
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Wilson would like to donate a portion of the proceeds to a local cause. If you have suggestions, please contact her at info@enidevents.com. All they ask in return is that the beneficiary organization help promote the event and actively participate.
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For more information call (580) 402-6732.
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Build A Boat For The Soggy Bottom Regatta!
