Quote Originally Posted by Rossio
I can lay my hands on alot of 50 gallon plastic barrels get in touch if you want some, very light and very uh good at floating
This is the only tip i'll give you lot as i'm planning on winning this year. Don't use 50 gallon drums. They're too heavy, not streamline and you'll sit too high out of the water to be able to paddle. Also if one springs a leak you'll never get it out of the water which will lead to disqualification.