Raft Cabin

You must have a dry windproof/waterproof shelter with the following separate sections:

·         Sleeping area

·         well ventilated kitchen

·         Separate private area for a chemical toilet

Kon-Tiki is a test of pioneering skills.  The framework of the hut must be lashed together and then lashed to the raft frame. The points for hut construction will be primarily for the pioneering effort that goes into the hut construction and securing.

The walls and roof of the cabin must ALL be rigid – no canvas, plastic or other material will be accepted

The cabin must be adequately ventilated - even if it is cold.

The entrance to the cabin must be clearly defined.

Sleeping area

The sleeping accommodation sufficient for the crew. The shelter must be able to protect the whole crew if it rains.

For mixed gender teams, there must be a clear separate sleeping/changing facility for boys and girls. This can be achieved by making use of thick curtaining that can be moved aside to open the floor area when necessary.

Well Ventilated Kitchen

The kitchen needs to be ventilated so you don’t get a build up of carbon monoxide from the cooking stoves.

Plan to use 3 gas burners.

Open flames are not permitted, ie no Trangias.

Most teams have a raised bench for preparation and cooking with storage space for boxes and esky underneath.

Toilet

The toilet room must offer total privacy to anyone using it and it should have a door that can be secured.

Chemical toilet with a lid