Cardboard Boat Regatta, National Night Out Return To Manahawkin Lake

STAFFORD, NJ — The annual Cardboard Boat Regatta returns for its 17th anniversary on Aug. 2.

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening sailing on the lake at Manahawkin Lake Park. The only catch is your boat must be only made of cardboard and duct tape.

In this race, boats will compete in pairs to see who the true maritime master is. Winners receive a beautiful trophy and, of course, bragging rights. There's also a prize for best sink.

Visit the Stafford website for great examples of cardboard boats and a link to register.

Boat inspection begins at 4 p.m. and the race kicks off at 5 p.m.

Stick around at the park afterwards to enjoy National Night Out.

From 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., there will be plenty of fun including police and K9 demonstrations, a BMX bicycle demo, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, and a flyover from the U.S Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City. Entertainment will be provided by Fritz Electric.