COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE COMPETITION PROGRAM

A. BOAT CONSTRUCTION WOODSHOP

1. Boat Construction Areas:
   Provide space with high ceiling to construct at least (4) kayaks and (2) rowboats at one time. A 20'x 20' space will accomodate (2) kayaks with (2) people working on each kayak OR (1) rowboat with (6) people working on the rowboat. The kayaks and rowboats are no longer than 16'-0".
2. Tool Area:
   This space must be located conveniently adjacent to each boatbuilding area.
3. Construction Material Storage:
   This space must be near the boat building areas, yet protected from water and the elements.
4. Office:
   Provide space for file storage and (4) administrators with supervisory view of boat building area.

B. BOAT STORAGE

1. Boat Storage:
   Provide system for storing 100 boats. Community boat storage space rental will provide some extra revenue for the center.
2. Gear Storage :
   Provide spaces for storage of paddles, wetsuits, kayak skirts, caps, and safety equipment for a minimum of 20 boats for the center. Also provide lockable equipment storage areas for community rental.
3. Boat Wash Area :
   An outdoor space with access to running water and enough room to manuver boats for cleaning. This area should have direct access to the Boat Launch.

C. BOAT COMMUNITY

1. Boat Community Room:
   A space which displays information about activities within the boathouse, around the riverfront community, and the neigborhood . This space should also allow for the display of recently constructed boats prior to their launch.
2. Cafe:
   Provide seating for at least 30 people. Allow for a small preping, serving and storage area for food as well as access to vending machines. The cafe should have viewing opportunities for surveying the Boat Launch.
3. Lockers/Changing Areas:
   Provide space for at least 30 lockers, for day use, with access to separate male and female changing areas. Provide (1) shower for each changing area.
4. Restrooms:
   Provide (3) male fixtures and (4) female fixtures as well as (2) drinking fountains.

D. BOAT LAUNCH

1. Boat Launch :
   Provide accessible means of launching boat from land to water.
2. Land Instruction :
   Provide an exterior space where instructors can explain boat safety and good seamanship.

E. BOATHOUSE SITE

The site should be developed at each participant’s discretion. Site development should include, but is not limited to, street entry to site, water entry to site, access from street entry and water entry to Boathouse and Boat Launch.

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