THE 19TH ANNUAL PLYWOOD REGATTA in DANIA BEACH
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida founded the Plywood Regatta in 1996 and has assembled some major enthusiasm of recreational boating to endure on “Building Boating’s Future… Today!”
A max of 40 teams of undergraduates can participate in the Plywood Regatta in Dania Beach, Florida. Students from middle school, high school and marine technical school will attempt to build a sea vessel on Saturday, April 11, 2015 only using modest hand tools and supplies that are provided such as plywood, seal and zip ties!
The participating students will then help each other decorate their sea worthy vessels.
Once the teams have successfully completed their creative masterpieces, they will put the boats in the water and paddle through the competition in the form of a race on the water to determine the champion boat building team!
The Plywood Regatta proceeds will all benefit South Florida’s marine industry education progams and a Scholarship Fund. “The aim of these programs is to encourage marine education and develop students’ interest in the marine industry.”
AWARDS:
Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club Cup Overall Champion
Division Awards
Most Spirited Team
Best Decorated Boat
Most Innovative Design
Future Yacht Broker Award
Courage & Perseverance
Seafarer Marine Award (Best All Around)
"The purpose of the Plywood Regatta Scholarship Fund is to provide financial support to deserving and qualified Plywood Regatta participants for advanced education towards recreational marine industry careers. Applicants must be graduating high school students or marine technical school students. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in the marine industry. The scholarship winner(s) will be selected by the Plywood Regatta Scholarship Fund Committee."
Saturday, April 11 and
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Dania Beach City Marina
www.plywoodregatta.org
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