Dutchman Dinghy Dash

The Oak Island Police Department is excited to announce the SECOND Annual ... 

"DUTCHMAN DINGHY DASH" 

Cardboard Boat Race

• WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 2023 • 11:00 AM (entrants should arrive 1-hour prior for registration / safety briefing) 
• 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
• Boater Safety Briefing
• RACES BEGIN AT 11:00 AM
• Youth Race
• Adult Race
• Awards Ceremony

*Time could vary based on participation.

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**

** The decision for the Best in Show award will be made based on boat design overall, concept / theme, and level of creativity.

ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION

The ENTRY FEE is a donation of at least $10 worth of non-perishable goods (canned goods, utensils, etc.) for use in future charitable events.

REGISTRATION will be available on the day of the event, or through pre-registration until Monday, August 7, 2023 (NOTE: all pre-registrations will be entered to win a special prize!)