Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the date of this year's Bathtub Race and Nanaimo Marine Festival?
Sunday, July 27, 2008. Marine Festival: Thursday July 24th to Sunday July 27th

2. Where does the race start and finish and where does it go?
The "Great" RACE start in Nanaimo harbor and ends at Departure Bay beach. The course (36 miles) leave Nanaimo harbor around Entrance Island up to and around Winchelsea Island past Schooner cove and back to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

3. How do you build a bathtub and what does it cost?
Check out our web page, call Industrial Plastics in Nanaimo or email us for more details. The cost does vary but around $3,000.00 will put you in the race where you can be competitive in either class.

4. What other events take place during the Marine Festival?
The Marine Festival encompasses many different family and adult events from Kiddies Karnival, Beer Garden, Sail Past Parade, Vancouver Islands' biggest summertime Fireworks display, Street Fair... check out our schedule of events.

5. How can I become involved? The company I work for? My friends?
Racing: Contact the Bathtub Society for information. Membership: Attend a Bathtub meeting first Wednesday of every month. Company: Enter a tub. Enter Chamber of Commerce "Spirit of Tubbing" contest. Enter the "Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade".

6. Do you need volunteers? Members? Sponsors? Escort boats?
Yes Yes Yes. Please call (250) 753-RACE (7223) or email mail@bathtubbing.com Where can I buy Bathtub Coins, T-Shirts, Posters, Pins etc.?
Call the Bathtub Office at (250) 753-RACE (7223) for locations or email mail@bathtubbing.com

7. How can I register to be an escort boat?
Please call (250) 753-RACE (7223) or email mail@bathtubbing.com we will give you all the details. PS. Tubers will pay for your fuel, there's a hospitality night and a dash plaque for your boat.

8. How do I register for the "Great" RACE? And what does it cost?
The cost is $50.00 and the official registration starts on the Thursday of Bathtub week and ends on Saturday night prior to Sundays START.

9. Are there any age restrictions? Or any other qualifications that are necessary to compete?
Yes you must be 14 years or older and Yes you must have a Pleasure Craft Operators Card. Give us a call or email us and we'll give you the regulations and how to take the course. mail@bathtubbing.com (250) 753-RACE (7223).