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Captain’s Pack
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2014 Awards & Trophies
Awards Ceremony: 6pm at Festival Square on July 12
Best Times:
 First Place - $500 + Trophy
 Second Place - $250 + Trophy
 Third Place - $100 + Trophy
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.
The "Senior Discount" Award
 Fastest time
 All team members must be over the age of 50 and present proof of age.
“Most Spirited” Award
 Judged by committee on team spirit, loudest cheers, team uniforms,
unique gimmick, etc. Participation in Waterways Parade a plus, but
not required.
 Return of Entry Fees + Award
Best Sponsored Raft Award
 Judged by committee based on branding of sponsor, team dress and
marketing of sponsor. Participation in Waterways Parade is required.
“Barely Made It” Award
 Judged by committee taking slowest race time OR the most issues
during the race.
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
July 12, 2014
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Entry Fees
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$175.00 if registered on or before July 4, 2014
$200.00 for registration after July 4, 2014
Participant T-shirts only guaranteed to teams registered on or before July 8, 2014
All racers are invited to attend the Waterway’s Festival Headquarters at Festival Square in
Downtown Cheboygan for the awards ceremony, food, drink, live entertainment & PLENTY
OF FUN, all weekend long! See more at waterwaysfestival.com.
Return This Entry Form, Money & Signed Captain Waiver To:
Cheboygan Area Jaycees
ATTN: Wanigan Race
P.O. Box292
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Checks Payable: Cheboygan Area Jaycees
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Jaycees: Waiver of Liability and Indemnification
Cheboygan Area Jaycees World Championship Wanigan Race
July 12, 2014
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 2014 World
Championship Wanigan Race. The event offers individuals the opportunity to socialize while touring
several local attractions and participate in a community based event, part of the Cheboygan Chamber of
Commerce “Waterways Festival.” 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, City of Cheboygan, Cheboygan Chamber of
Commerce and 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, City of Cheboygan, Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce and its
directors, 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 2014: RULES & REGULATIONS
General Construction
Size: Raft base must be a minimum of 5' by 8'. There is no maximum allowed size
Material: 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.
*PLEASE
NOTE THE RULES PERTAINING TO CAULK & SEALING AS THIS
HAS BEEN AN ISSUE IN PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS:
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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, July 12, 2014
Time: The race will begin at 10:30 am, however all Wanigans and their full crew need to be at the
Waterways Campground Boat Launch no later than 8:30am
Course: The race will be timed with a staggered start. Racing order will be determined by a drawing.
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 prebrowned 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)
INSPECTION
There will be a crew of inspectors that will inspect your Wanigan starting at 8:30am Saturday morning
(race day). If you have any questions prior to the race, please call Brenda Mushlock at (231) 420-4019 or
have your questions ready for the MANDATORY Captain’s Meeting on Friday, July 11, 7pm at
Mulligan’s, 320 N Main St, Downtown Cheboygan. (Directly across from Festival Square)
The inspectors reserve the right to disqualify a Wanigan if it does not pass their inspection.
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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 or Waterways Festival Staff,
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 & WATERWAYS FESTIVAL 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.
Waterways Parade Participation Incentive
Wanigan Teams are strongly encouraged to enter their Wanigan in the Waterways Parade which will
take place Friday, July 11th at 6pm. The parade route begins at the First Federal Bank Parking Lot
located at 350 S Main St, (at the corner of court St) Cheboygan, MI 49721 and will follow Main Street
eastward to Division St, turn right and finish at the Water St Parking Lot.
To encourage parade participation, the Wanigan Race Staff will deduct 30 SECONDS off of the
race time for any teams who enter their Wanigan into the Waterways Parade. Here’s the
details.
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Only 1 team representative required to participate in the parade.
To receive these incentives a team representative MUST notify a Wanigan Official at the parade
starting location.
Participation required to win “Best Sponsored Raft” Award
Mandatory Captain’s Meeting
 Friday, July 11, 7pm @ Mulligan’s Banquet Room
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