Dutchman Dinghy Dash: Cardboard Boat Race

• WHEN: Saturday, September 17, 2022 • 10:00 AM
• WHERE: Dutchman Creek Park • 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport, NC 28461

The "D3" race will bring together multiple first responder agencies,, Town departments, local businesses, and all nautical minded residents for a day of fun and friendly competition on the water. The D3 will challenge builders to travel approximately 400' in homemade cardboard boats ... without sinking!

OBJECTIVE

To design and build a “Dutchman Creek worthy” vessel using cardboard, duct tape, and glue that will successfully carry two passengers from a starting line at the kayak launch to the finish line at the end.

SCHEDULE

• Boat Registration: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Boat Judging: 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
• Boater safety briefing: 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
• Youth Race: Noon - 1:00 PM
• Adult Race: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Award Ceremony: 2:15PM

*Time could vary based off participants

AWARDS

• Youth Division: Furthest or Fastest (1st & 2nd Place)
• Adult Division: Furthest or Fastest (1st & 2nd Place)
• Titanic Award (Most Dramatic Sinking)
• Best First Responder Agency boat
• Judge’s Choice for “Best in Show”