Grandnight 10 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Our Pack has 34 scouts. We run a triple elimination Raingutter Regatta. We've been using downloaded printed brackets. It takes a long time to place the loser in the correct position. This usually results in the races taking 1 & 1/2 hours to run the races using 2 new inflatable racetracks. Does anyone know of a program that I can run on a laptop similar to what's available for the Pinewood Derby? Link to post Share on other sites
ALCubmom 10 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I came across this in the forum, did you figure anything? What program do you use for the Pinewood Derby on the laptop? Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney Porter 104 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 You should be able to find free / inexpensive tournement software online. Don't limit your self to raingutter / pinewood. The backeting should work the same for all sports. The triple ellimination will be the hardest part a lot will only support double. I would think you could also find this for a smart phone. Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4333 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 While we're on the subject. The Venturing Officers Association are tasked with a council-wide event for this. A local park loans us their "Lazy River" so we can "race" dozens of boats at a time! Went through the walk-through with a couple of officers, and I can hardly wait 'till August! Link to post Share on other sites
Fehler 118 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 A bit miffed this year, the scout shop is only stocking the new "catamaran" style boat kits. Ugh. Cost $2 more each, all the "old" boat kits left over are no longer useful, and I need to check to see if we'll need new gutters (or buy the new "inflatable" track the shop sells to go with the new kits). Link to post Share on other sites
King Ding Dong 540 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My pack is trying this in August. A couple of dads have the idea of ripping a 6" PVC pipe in half. How does the inflatable one work? Link to post Share on other sites
Loomans 18 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I like the inflatable rain gutter regatta track as it is easier to transport than the track made of rain gutters we used before. The downside is that they require a couple of tables or other waterproof support for the entire length of the track. I was also worried about durability but it has held up through several races. We use it for recruitment as well as pack activities. Fehler, our scouts have enjoyed using recyclable materials to make their own boat designs. We've also used pool noodles as the base. Cheaper and more creative than the scout shop kits. Link to post Share on other sites
dedkad 127 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 A bit miffed this year' date=' the scout shop is only stocking the new "catamaran" style boat kits. Ugh. Cost $2 more each, all the "old" boat kits left over are no longer useful, and I need to check to see if we'll need new gutters (or buy the new "inflatable" track the shop sells to go with the new kits).[/quote'] Maybe your Webelos can work on their Craftsman Activity Badge by cutting the wood for your boats. Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney Porter 104 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 What I like about raingutter is that even a tiger can shape balsa wood. Go by a couple of boards and cut them to length and tell them to go at it. You will get much more creativity Link to post Share on other sites
JasonG172 244 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My pack is trying this in August. A couple of dads have the idea of ripping a 6" PVC pipe in half. How does the inflatable one work? Its really nice, a lot better than a leaky raingutter lol. Blow it up and its golden Link to post Share on other sites
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