Catapult Competition 2022 – The Return!

It’s been a while since we have run the catapult competition, due to you know what. We were happy to see 6 teams and troops come out to participate!

Unfortunately, we were not able to host at the Dolphin Beach dunes and set our projectiles on fire. Instead, scouts built their catapults at 1^st Monte Vista’s scout hall and launched their payloads into the park next door.

Congratulations 1^st Blaauwberg, who won in both categories!

Position	Troop	Lashings	Tightness	Height penalty	Loose ends	Stability	Total	Distance
1	1st Blaauwberg	18	6	10	19	7	60	31.4m
2 TIED	1st Monte Vista	14	7	10	16	10	57	18.9m
2 TIED	1st Bothasig	16	8	10	18	5	57	13.3m
4	1st Milnerton	14	4	10	17	7	52	4.1m
5	1st Table View	13	7	3	12	6	41	18.2m
6	1st Factreton	8	2	8	12	5	35	6.6m

Notable mentions:

• 1^st Monte Vista implemented a sling into their catapult design. On one of their test throws, they were able to reach >40m! However, the sling was inconsistent, and they were unable to reach the same distance a second time.
• 1^st Blaauwberg took full advantage of the rule stating that the bucket (the part of the catapult that holds the projectile) could be pre-made. Their shovel like bucket outperformed other troops’ cooking pot buckets!

Thanks to Devon, Terrence and the Rovers for judging, 1^st Monte Vista for hosting and 1^st Bothasig for sponsoring prizes. And as always, thanks to the parents and scouts who supported their scouts!