Rotary Club Malta to Hold Kontiki Challenge Race

Posted 
on Jun 15, 2015
 
Rotary Club Malta is once again holding its annual Kontiki Challenge in aid of Dar il Kaptan in which Corporations, Clubs and Groups of friends can participate in a challenge to design and build a homemade craft that will be used in a regatta that will be taking place in Balluta Bay on Saturday 11 July. This annual event is great fun and serves as a great team-building, competitive event.  7 teams are already registered.  Read more about the event and sign up a team to take part.
 
 
Design and build a Kontiki craft and race it in Balluta Bay on Saturday the 11 July and have a great day out raising money for Dar il-Kaptan.
 
The annual Rotary Kontiki Regatta, being held in conjunction with the Sliema Local Council, involves teams of friends, companies or other groups to build a sea craft in accordance with the limitations set below and to race the craft along a course set in Balluta Bay.  Participants are to present their crafts at the slip way/pier below Old College Street (see map below) in the morning.  The first race will be held at 12:30pm.
 
Entry Fee:  €50.00 per head per Class

Classes:
  • Class 1 - 5 Man or less per Craft (not less than 3 persons)
  • Class 2 - 6 Man or more per Craft (not more than 8 persons)
Participants may race in both classes but MAY NOT use the same craft for both classes

Build Specifications:
  • Crafts can be branded (logos)
  • No engine powered crafts
  • Paddles must be made and used by hand. No shop bought paddles
  • No sharp edges, any corners are to be covered or protected (prevents damage to people in the water)
  • No parts from existing boats to be used
  • All material used must be clean and free from ANY chemicals or any other substance that will pollute salt water. Keep it environmentally friendly.

Participation Terms:
 
  • Each team is responsible for taking/recovering crafts, parts of crafts or materials from the craft from the sea and disposed of appropriately.
  • Head covering and life jackets MUST be worn
  • All participants must be able to swim. This will be checked on the day: any non-swimmers will not be permitted to race.
  • No persons under 16 years of age (16-18 year olds require parental approval)
  • Crew names must be submitted no later than 3 July 2015 along with the name of the craft(s) and the name of the Craft Captain who will take overall responsibility for the team and the craft.
  • The Craft Captain will also be the main point of contact for the team.
Suggested Format:

Depending on the amount of entries Quarter Finals and Semi Finals may be necessary.
 
Registrations to be submitted by 3 July 2015 to events@rotary.org.mt.  For additional information contact Rotarian Ulli Salomo on 9942 0928 or send an email to events@rotary.org.mt
 
All money raised will be used for projects at Dar il-Kaptan, the respite home for the disabled at Mtarfa.