Register
RACE ENTRY
DIVISION ENTRY
$40 per boat (includes a swag bag)
KWIKI KIT ENTRY
$50/kit pick up your Kwiki Kit on race day to make a quick boat on race day
Cardboard for boat building is available for pickup at the Main Beach Parks Services Garage (305 Lakeshore Dr)
Ahoy mates! Register you & and your crew today!
*no race day registration except for Kwiki boats
*you can order a Kwiki boat in advance
Registration will open soon. Thank you for all that registered and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
BEGIN BUILDING YOUR BOAT – Cardboard sheets are available at the Main Beach parking lot garage. See links below for rules of construction.
DO YOU HAVE PLANS OR DIRECTIONS FOR BOAT CONSTRUCTION?
Click here for boat making directions for a boat we know floats.
If you want to put your pirate cap on and build your own design, you are welcome to. Just follow the rules. Click here to see the rules.
Kayak –1 or two boaters
Yacht – 3 plus boaters
Kwiki Boat – Boats built by spectator-sailors on site. These magnificent crafts will be put together using a kit containing the necessary materials and tools. There is no time limit—just finish by the start of your race. All material will be supplied in kits. No other material may be used in the construction of the Kwiki boats. Paddles, oars, or other means of propulsion are supplied if needed. (No motors please!)
Kiddie Kup – Kids aged 5 through 12 years will participate on a special shortened, shallow-water course. Participation rather than competition will be emphasized, with a prize for each contestant.
BOAT AND CREW SIZE
Boats must be somewhere in between a doll’s bathtub and the Titanic in size. However, the maximum crew size is 10.
HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?
Complete this application here
WHAT ARE DIRECTIONS TO THE REGATTA?
Crystal Lake Park District Main Beach
300 Lake Shore Drive
Crystal Lake, Il 60014
WHERE DO I PARK?
Parking is directly across from Main Beach. Admission to the Regatta is $5.00 per person. Your race entry comes with admission to the beach. Have your confirmation ready at the entrance.
FIRST PLACE OVERALL
The boat with the fastest time.The fastest boats in each category will compete with one another at the and to find out who is the top Pirate Ship of the day.
MOST CREATIVE THEME BOAT AWARD
The boat that most creatively expresses a specific idea, an expression, a title, story or incident, including songs, books, poems or children’s stories.
MOST SPECTACULAR SINKING AWARD
Sink and look good! Nothing can be used that will leave residue in the water. Fireworks cannot be used. A violation of Safety Rule #7 will result in disqualification.
MOST ENTHUSIASTIC CREW AWARD
This can include boat crew and pit crew. Show us a pirate good time!
1st PLACE KWIKI BOAT
Fastest Kwiki Boat
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Impress the public! Vote for your favorite at the Crystal Lake Parks Initiative Foundation table near the entrance
THE KIDDIE CUP 1ST PLACE
Earn your pirate status! All kids get a pirate themed gift.
BEST FILM THEME
The boat with the best movie, TV show, series, or documentary theme.
BEST CARTOON THEME
The boat with the best cartoon theme.
BEST NATIONAL PARK THEME
The boat with the best National Park theme.