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Tubbers have been competing in the Nanaimo to Nanaimo "Great" INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE since 1967. Until the 1990s, tubbers raced from Nanaimo to Vancouver's Kitsilano beach). Other cities now hold bathtub races, but the Nanaimo events continues to be the most widely known.

Boat design

Early boats were whimsical and crafted from a variety of materials. Today, most bathtub boats are monohull planers with outboard motors. The rules restrict the engine to 8hp, and the Weight to a minimum of 350lbs (including driver). A form resembling a roll-top tub must be an integral part of the structure. Most tubbers make their "tub" by using a bathtub as the mold to lay down fiberglass. See The Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society for more information.

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