Captain’s Pack

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2016 Awards & TrophiesAwards Ceremony: 7:30pm at Wanigan Headquarters

Best Times: First Place - $1000 Prize Second Place - $500 Prize Third Place - $250 Prize Fourth Place - $150 Prize Fifth Place - $100 Prize

The "Cordwood Johnson" Award Best Chili To win this award, raft cooks must enter their chili into a blind taste test at the

awards ceremony following the race; judged by all raft captains. “Most Spirited” Award

Judged by committee on team spirit, loudest cheers, team uniforms, unique gimmick, etc. Participation in parade a plus, but not required. $250 Prize

“Barely Made It” Award  Judged by committee taking slowest race time OR the most issues during the

race.“Woman Warrior” Award

Fastest time Raft must be paddled by ALL women!

“Muscle Men” Award Fastest time Raft must be paddled by ALL men!

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMCheboygan Jaycees “World Championship Wanigan Race”

June 25, 2016

Team Name:

Sponsors:

Team Captain: Contact Number:

Crew: Contact Number:

Crew: Contact Number:

Crew: Contact Number:

Crew: Contact Number:

Crew: Contact Number:

Entry Fees $50 ($50 will be returned if team has signed up prior to the race and passes inspection on day of race) MUST be present at awards ceremony to receive refund.

o If you pay by check, your check will be returned to you.

All racers, friends and family are invited to attend the Wanigan Weekend Headquarters between The Cheboygan County Fair Grounds for the awards ceremony, food, drink, live entertainment & PLENTY OF FUN, all weekend long!

Return This Entry Form, Money & Signed Captain Waiver To:

Cheboygan Area JayceesATTN: Wanigan RaceP.O. Box292Cheboygan, MI 49721

Checks Payable: Cheboygan Area Jaycees

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Jaycees: Waiver of Liability and Indemnification

Cheboygan Area Jaycees World Championship Wanigan RaceJune 25, 2016

Captains: Please make copies of this waiver for your team members and then mail your signed waiver with your entry fee. Collect your team’s waivers to submit on race day. NO WAIVER = NO RACE.

The community of Cheboygan and the Cheboygan Area Jaycees welcome YOU to the 2016 World Championship Wanigan Race. The event offers individuals the opportunity to socialize while touring several local attractions and participate in a community based event, 2016 Wanigan Weekend. The following terms, conditions and waivers apply to the event and must be accepted by YOU prior to your participation in the event. Any use of the term "YOU" refers to the person whose name is listed at the bottom of this document.

Terms and Conditions:By registering for and participating in the event you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. You are 18 years of age or older (if under 18, you and your legal guardian MUST sign below);2. While participating in the event, you will not engage in any conduct or behavior that

Is in violation of any state or federal law, statute or regulation;3. You will not engage in any conduct that violates the rules or guidelines imposed by any third parties associated

with the event, including but not limited to the - Cheboygan Jaycees, Michigan Jaycees or other event sponsors or hosts;

4. You voluntarily assume responsibility for all expenses, risks of loss, property damage and personal injury that may result from your participation in the event and;

5. You agree to sign this waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement in consideration for your acceptance by the Jaycees to participate in the event.

Waiver of Liability and Indemnification:You agree to release and hold harmless The Jaycees, The Cheboygan Yacht Club, The Cheboygan County Fair Board and Cheboygan County along with its officers, directors, agents, event location hosts, successors, sponsors, assigns and other partners from any and all claims based upon or arising from your participation in the event. This release covers any and all liability of personal injuries (including death), sickness, property losses or damages caused by, or incurred in connection with the event that you may suffer.

You agree to indemnify The Jaycees, The Cheboygan Yacht Club, The Cheboygan County Fair Board and Cheboygan County along with its officers and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, damages, judgments, costs, charges, expenses, attorney fees, and consequences of any liabilities, which are asserted against the Jaycees and are related to or arise from your negligent, willful or intentional acts during or associated with the event.

You acknowledge that you have read this document and agree to all terms, conditions and waivers as stated above.

Printed Name: ________________________ Signature: __________________________ Date: ________

Legal Guardian Printed: __________________________________ Date: ________

Legal Guardian Signature: ______________________________

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WANIGAN 2016: RULES & REGULATIONS

General Construction

Size: Raft base must be a minimum of 5' by 8'. There is no maximum allowed sizeMaterial: The base (the part of the raft that is in the water) of the raft must be constructed of logs or poles (no hollowed out logs, no drums, no pontoons, no Styrofoam etc.) The logs themselves MAY be seal coated, caulked and/or pre-painted to prevent them from deteriorating. The gap between the base logs may not be caulked or packed. The base of the Wanigan may not be sealed in such a manner that would prevent water from entering or exiting the deck or the interior of the Wanigan. The deck may be planked with boards (not plywood or OSB). The boards may also be sealed or painted to prevent them from deteriorating. No caulking or packing the seams between the deck boards is allowed* (if you can dump a bucket of water on the deck and the water stands it is not legal)

The deck may be covered with canvas, burlap or indoor/outdoor carpet with no padding. The deck may not be covered with a tarp, plastic sheeting or anything that is not water permeable. Every raft must have a structure (cook hut) built of wood or canvas. This structure must be large enough for the cook stove and a person to fully fit in and sit erect under it- at least 4' high, but no more than 6' high. 3 sides and the roof must be covered at all times during the race. This structure must be permanently erected on the deck. No seated hulls, no canoe style rafts, no V hulls, no tri hulls, ETC...

The intent of the Cheboygan Jaycees and the Wanigan Raft Race Committee is to have all rafts resemble a raft, not to have rafts that resemble the start of the art race boat. Mechanical pumps are not allowed.

ALL RAFTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE CLEAT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE BOW. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE AT LEAST ONE LINE (ROPE) BEING A MINIMUM OF 15 FEET IN LENGTH. THE CLEAT AND ROPE MUST BE STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE WANIGAN WHEN WANIGAN IS TOWED BY ANOTHER BOAT.

PROPULSION

(Any combination of the following may be utilized)Sails - A mast of small poles may be used to string up a clothesline but not to exceed the width of the Wanigan. Up to three pairs of long johns may be hung. The long johns may not be cut, sewn or altered in any way.

Rudder - MAY NOT BE USED TO PROVIDE MEANS OF PROPULSION. All rafts must include one. No size restrictions.

Poles & Paddles - Natural wood, any length. Limit of one pole or paddle per person and you must finish with the same number you started with. No oars, oarlocks, or paddlewheels.

ABSOLUTELY NO MEANS OF PROPULSION FROM OFF THE RAFT.

CREWS

Size - A minimum of three (3) members per crew, with a maximum of six (6) members. Each crew must finish with the same number and same people as it started with. No relief members allowed.

Age Restrictions - Every crew must include at least one person over the age of 18. Any contestant under the age of 18 must have a legal parent or guardian present to co-sign a waiver of liability before the beginning of the race.

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*PLEASE NOTE THE RULES PERTAINING TO CAULK & SEALING AS THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE IN PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS:

CAULKING & SEALING IS PERMITTED FOR LONGEVITY OF INDIVUAL WANIGAN LOGS, NOT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING YOUR DECK!

RACE COURSE AND DATE

Date: The race will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016

Time: The race will begin at 10:30 am, however all Wanigans and their full crew need to be at theWaterways Campground Boat Launch no later than 9:00am – Wanigans will be launched by first come first launch basis.

Course: The race will be timed with a staggered start. The race will begin at M 33 Bridge and finish at the south side of the Lincoln Street Bridge. The entry with the quickest time to the tenth of a second will be declared the winner, pending a final inspection and judges meeting.

WANIGAN LAUNCHING, REMOVAL & MARINE REGULATIONS

All Wanigan crews will be responsible for supply their own means of getting the Wanigan to the race start and for removing their Wanigan at the end of the race. All Wanigans must be removed immediately after the race ends. Any Wanigans left at the Lincoln Street Bridge launch are subject to be fined by the local law enforcement. All racers must have a Michigan DNR Parks Permit to retrieve their rafts or pay fine. Only one side of the launch may be used for Wanigan removal. Michigan Water Craft Registration Number (MC numbers) are not required. Life preservers meeting current Coast Guard regulations are required for each member onboard and must be accessible. All racers are expected to comply with local and federal laws, and to respect other boaters on the river. No pike poles, grappling hooks, etc., may be used to deter the progress of other contestants. Absolutely no littering will be tolerated.

STOVE

The stove must be wood burning. No charcoal, coal, propane, kerosene, gas, etc. may be used. All stoves must be homemade and not factory made. No modified camp stoves. A lined fire pit may be used instead of a stove. FIRE CANNOT BE STARTED UNTIL YOUR HEAT HAS BEGUN RACING!

WANIGAN MENU

As the Wanigan was historically the “Chuck Wagon” of the River; each raft must make 5 quarts of chili during the race. The ending temperature of the chili must be 160 degrees. The meat may be pre-browned and the other ingredients may be cut or diced beforehand. Chili must be assembled on the raft during the race (NO PRE MIXED INGREDIENTS). Chili Cooks wishing to compete in the Captain’s Taste Test for the “Cordwood Johnson” Best Chili Award must supply a portion of their product to a Wanigan Team Member at the end of the race. (Captain’s sample chili at their own risk)

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INSPECTION

There will be a crew of inspectors that will inspect your Wanigan starting at 9:00am Saturday morning (race day). If you have any questions prior to the race, please call Ashley Brandt at (231) 420-2567 or have your questions ready for the MANDATORY Captain’s Meeting on Friday, June 23, 7:00 pm at The Boathouse Restaurant, Downtown Cheboygan.

The inspectors reserve the right to disqualify a Wanigan if it does not pass their inspection.

ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LAWS & REGULATIONS APPLY AND WILL BE ENFORCED

CONTESTION OF RULES & VIOLATIONS:The pre-race inspection of the Wanigan is final. If a rule violation is discovered by the inspection team prior to launch, your Wanigan may race, but will be automatically disqualified from winning any prize money or awards. Upon launch, the race will be monitored by the Wanigan Staff Boat Crew and any cheating or rule breaking will be noted and result in disqualification.

Verbal complaints, accusations of cheating, harassing of Jaycees volunteer, claims of favoritism and poor sportsmanship after the race will result in automatic disqualification of a team.

THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING THIS RAFT RACE IS TO ANNUALY CELEBRATE CHEBOYGAN’S LOGGING HISTORY, PROMOTE OUR GREAT CITY AND HAVE FUN! PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT ALL WANIGAN RACE CREW MEMBERS ARE UNPAID VOLUNTEERS WORKING HARD TO HELP THE COMMUNITY.

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL TO THEM AND OTHER RACERS IF YOU WISH TO SEE THIS EVENT CONTINUE.

A parade is planned for Friday, June 25th at 6:00 pm call/text Ashley at 231-420-2567 to register.

Mandatory Captain’s Meeting Friday, June 25th at 7:00 pm at the Boathouse Resturant

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