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Get ready for the most hilarious, exciting, and creative beach event of the summer! Whether you are building a seafaring masterpiece or cheering from the shore, the Fools\u2019 Rules Regatta is a crowd favorite event at Jamestown\u2019s East Ferry.<\/p>\n
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When: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday, August 9)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Where: Town Beach, East Ferry in Jamestown, R.I.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
What: BYOB Regatta (Build Your Own Boat, of course!) of boats built on-scene.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Cost: 100% FREE to enter and watch!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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7:30 AM | Arrival and Setup Begins Parking will be available on Shoreby Hill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
9:00 AM | Construction Cannon Fires off You have exactly two hours to build your entire sailing craft on East Ferry Beach.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
11:00 AM | Race Cannon Fires! The down-wind races officially begin, starting with Class 1.\u00a0 Class 2 will line up as Class 1 race continues and so forth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
12:ish PM | Awards Ceremony from the Chief Fool & Committee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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No traditional marine Items: Your craft must be made entirely of non-boat parts. Think sandboxes, PVC pipes, lawn chairs, and duct tape! (check out @foolsrulesregatta on instagram for ideas!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Build on the Beach: You can pre-cut parts, but your vessel must be completely disassembled before 9:00 AM and built on-site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Safety First: Life jackets are strictly required for every participant, and your vessel must have an anchoring device (a jug full of sand often does the trick).\u00a0 A firmly stanced parent holding the vessel may assist your anchor, but no pushing when the cannon fires.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
You build it, you sail it.\u00a0 The vessel can be built ONLY by those sailing.\u00a0 No outside help is allowed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Fool\u2019s Rules according to the Chief Fool: the Chief Fool holds the right to change the rules during any race as needed or as wanted.\u00a0 Remember, \u201cNever argue with a fool\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Compete in categories based on your crew size: Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or the Unlimited Class (5+ crew members). Winners take home 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons, and three lucky teams will walk home with the famous Judges\u2019 Awards:<\/p>\n
The Karl Smith Most Ingenious Design<\/p>\n
The Worst Example of Naval Architecture<\/p>\n
The Frank Newman Judges\u2019 Award<\/p>\n
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Featured in Yankee Magazine and National Geographic\u2019s World<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Voted “Best Regatta” by Newport Life Magazine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Named one of magician Mat Franco\u2019s “five favorite things about summer in RI!”<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Follow us<\/p>\n
Follow us on instagram @foolsrulesregatta and tag us in any of your favorite photos & videos!<\/p>\n
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