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 Link: http://www.raingutter-regatta.com/In pack (name of group of pengakap kanak-kanak in BSA) activity scheme of BSA, there's a miniature boat sailing activity for cub scout to accomplish the sailing competition.
This kind of boat sailing can be seen on some hollywood movies on the recreation parks where youth enjoy the fun of miniature boat racing day.
The Raingutter Regatta is similar to the Pinewood Derby* or the Space Derby* except that the models are miniature sail boats. Although the seas are only 10-foot lengths of raingutter filled with water, and the ships a mere 6 inches long, the race is a very exciting event. Each boy builds his own boat with supervision and help from parents or other family members. He also provides the wind for the sail with his own lung power.
The regatta boat kit, available from the BSA's Scout Shop but not in malaysia, the kit has a pre-shaped balsa hull, metal keel and plastic sail. The hulls are sanded and shaped, and are colorfully painted. Hull and sail are then decorated with decal kits (also available at the Scout Shop). The boats race in pairs on raingutter courses propelled by the boys blowing into the sails. The races can also be run as a team relay event.
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