Event #1
**Crew Banner & T-shirt
Card Requirements: None
Number of Participants: Min. 2 per Crew
The crew banner and T-shirt should be designed and constructed
prior to arriving at GAM. They should both bear the crew name
and be representative of the crew in color and theme. The
banner should not be larger than 50” long and 50”
wide. The banner will be carried by two crew members during
the opening ceremonies. You need to bring materials to support
and display your banner. The crew T-shirt must be worn during
opening ceremonies and during the judging. The banner can
then be displayed at your home base throughout the day. Judging
will be take place in the lodge at time assigned to your crew
on the day of GAM. Points will be awarded for creativity,
originality, craftsmanship, and theme. It can be constructed
of any material. The winning banner will have the honor of
being hung in the Casa Mare Lodge! It can be constructed of
any material – be creative.
Event #2
Sea Chanteys
Card Requirement: None
Number of Participants: Entire Crew
Each chantey must have a title – report this to the
judge upon entering the event! The tune may be “borrowed,”
but the words must be original and the chantey must have at
least three verses. No musical accompaniment, either live
or recorded, is allowed; however, actions representing the
chantey are encouraged. Judging will be based on originality,
creativity, and arrangement. The winning sea chanteys will
be selected to perform at the closing ceremonies.
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#3
Beach Ball Bonkers
Card Requirement: None
Number of Participants: 4 per Crew
Two crew members alternate maneuvering a beach ball through
an obstacle course. At the end of the course, two different
crew members will alternate maneuvering the ball through the
course again. This event is timed.
Event #4
**Sunfish Rigging
Card Requirement: None
Number of Participants: 3 per Crew
Juniors rig in groups of three, Cadettes and Seniors rig
with two members blindfolded and one member giving directions.
Crews begin at a starting line, go the boat, and complete
the rigging. The event captain will check the rigging and
knots and give the okay to derig the boat. The team will then
derig the boat and coil all lines. Blindfolds may be taken
off during derigging. Each crew has 20 minutes to complete
the event. Points will be awarded for teamwork, enthusiasm,
and neatness of coiled lines.
Event #5
Pool Olympics
Card Requirement: Level III Swim Cards
Number of Participants: 4 per Crew
Each crew member swims the length of the pool. Each lap will
be different and all necessary supplies for the relay will
be provided. This event is timed. |
Event #6
Deep Water Relay
Card Requirement: Level III Swim Cards
Number of Participants: 4 per Crew
Each crew member will retrieve an item from the bottom of
the pool in a specific order. All supplies for the relay will
be provided. This event is timed.
Event #7
**Knotting Hill
Card Requirement: None
Number of Participants: 6 per Crew
Each crew member will run from the starting line to their
knot post and tie a specific knot, then run back to the start
and tag the next crewmember in line. This continues until
all required knots are tied. If your crew has less than six
members, some crewmembers will run more than once. Points
will be awarded for time and correctness of the knots. Knots
will be tied in the order listed below using a limited amount
of rope:
§ Bowline onto a mooring line
§ Clove hitch on the post
§ Two half hitches on the clove hitch
§ Figure 8 at the end of any line
§ Square knot using two lines
§ Sheet bend using two lines
Event #8
Landlubber Sail
Card Requirement: None
Number of Participants: Min 2 per Crew
Crew will make an origami boat, attach it to a line and “race”
it. All materials and instructions will be provided. This
event is judged on time, teamwork, and creativity.
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#9
Duck Walk
Card Requirement: None
Number of Participants: 5 per Crew
The game uses two boards with long ropes attached. The crew
stands one behind the other, with one foot on each board,
and one hand on each rope. The crew then “walks”
the course. This event is judged on time and teamwork.
Event #10
Float a Boat
Card Requirement: Level IV Swim Card
Safe Boater Card
Number of Participants: Juniors 2-4 per Crew
Cadettes/Seniors 2 per Crew
This event takes place in the bay, thus crews must wear life
jackets and closed toed shoes. Each homemade “boat”
entry must have a maximum size of 5’ by 10’ and
must be made from recycled materials. All participants must
be on or in the “boat.” Crews propel their boat
around a waterfront course using hands or oars to paddle.
No motors will be allowed and no one may be tied to the boat. |