CONCRETE BOAT RACE DAY

Date:        Saturday 18th September 2010

Time:       07h30 to 15h00 - see below for a detailed timetable

Venue:     Victoria Lake Club, Germiston

The Inland Branch will once again be hosting its popular Annual Concrete Boat Race Day. This occasion is intended to bring together members from various disciplines that constitute the Concrete Society, as well as students from tertiary education institutions' built environment departments. The event serves to introduce students to the cementitious and concrete industries and facilitate networking between the various interest groups in a 'fun' atmosphere. It is an ideal opportunity to offer employees a family fun day; a reward; an inter-departmental challenge; a team building excercise and more.

Please note that the format will be the same as last year's. The boat must be a one-person craft which will be raced on a 4-person relay basis. Please ensure there are four people available to take part in each race.

Timetable:      07h30 - Registration

                      07h45 - Judging of students' boats commences

                      08h45 - Registration closes

                      09h00 - Racing begins: Student heats; Industry heats; Ladies heats; Finals

                      13h00 - LUNCH

                      14h30 - Prize-giving

Catering: Victoria Lake Club has independent caterers with a flexible menu and extremely competitive prices. For further information, contact Inge on 011 873 9300 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it between the hours of 09h00 and 14h00. You are also free to arrange your own catering, although all drinks must be ordered through the club. 

Site Bookings: In order to make this event possible, we will be asking for a small sponsorship from each company that books a place at the lakeside. The cost of sponsorship will be determined by the size and location of the relevant site. It is possible to erect company marquees, but only within the designated sites. Please note that site 4-14 on the map shown (click here) measure approx. 10 metres across x 7 metres deep. Site reservations can only be made on a first come, first paid basis and will only be considered booked once payment has been received. Bookings will open in May 2010. Contact will be Michelle Fick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marquees may be erected and boats can be delivered on Friday 17th September 2010. The stands will be marked out by 10h00 on that day.

Sponsorship: Various sponsorships are available and offer an opportunity for companies to promote themselves and their products. Click here to view the latest sponsors and bookings. For further information contact Michelle Fick on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Please note that this e-mail address is being protected from Spambots and you need Javascript enabled to view it.

Alcohol & Soft Drinks: In terms of the Liquor License Act, all drinks must be organised and supplied by through Victoria Lake Club. For further details contact Inge on 011 873 9300.

Safety: In the interests of safety, please ensure that all participants wear life jackets at all times whilst on the water. Rescue boats, lifesavers and course marker buoys will be provided by the Victoria Lake Club and their canoe racing section. Boats should remain buoyant in the event  of a capsize, i.e. some natural buoyancy should be built into the craft. Boats without sufficient buoyancy will not be allowed to race on the day.

Important Note: There are shards of broken glass under the water so closed shoes with a thick sole must be worn to protect the feet.

Entry Forms: These must be faxed or e-mailed by 4th September 2010 to Bernice Baxter at Fax: 011 315 8180 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Late ebntries will not be eligible for the Construction Category. The construction report will assist judges in their assessment of the boats, and must give all details of the construction process with photos of the main construction steps. For race entry forms - click here. Student enquiries - please contact Bernice Baxter at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A boat number will be allocated to all boats participating in the races, by Friday 10th September 2010. The number needs to be painted  on the top of the craft, so that it may be visible fron the lakeside. A committee member will contact the team leader via e-mail to confirm the number, which can also be taken as confirmation of registration.

Entry Fees: Student entries - FREE.    Company entries - R150 per boat, unless a sponsored site is booked, in which case a 5-boat free entry will apply.

Prizes & Certificates: Please note that prizes and certificates will be presented on the day.

We look forward to a great day once again, and should you have any queires please feel free to contact the organiser:

                             FOR DETAILS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICATION TO THIS EVENT PLEASE CLICK HERE