2026 EVENT
Cardboard Duct Tape Race – Rules and Regs
Official Rules: The only material to use for building your boat: cardboard and duct tape
Official Rules: The only material to use for building your boat: cardboard and duct tape.
1. Only cardboard or corrugated cardboard may be used.
2. Only duct tape may be used on the cardboard. Wax, FLEX tape, silicone, fiberglass resins, epoxy, glues, staples, nails, clamps, paint and screws are prohibited.
3. Decorations may be made of any material but cannot help in keeping the boat together or afloat.
4. Only oars, paddles, or wind may be used to propel the boat. Oars, paddles, and sails may be made out of any material and can be store-bought or homemade.
5. Each boat must have at least 2 team members in the Youth, Adult, & Multi-Age Divisions.
6. A person can register more than one boat. In other words, one person can race in multiple boats.
7. All participants must bring & wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) throughout the race.
Passengers in your boat must not be enclosed above their shoulders.
All passengers must be visible while the boat is in the water.
During competition, the crew must be IN the boat, not towing it, swimming, or allowing the life jacket to provide the flotation of the vessel.
8. Each team must remove their entire boat and any boat remains from the water when the race is finished. A receptacle for trash will be provided.
9. If a race judge or official has reason to believe that a boat is made of prohibited materials, the team will be asked to prove otherwise.
10. Any boat deemed “unsafe” will not be allowed to enter the race.
11. Races go off in four-boat heats.
12. The course is from the beach, around the buoy and back to the beach. – total of 20 yards
2026
UPDATE
In 2026, the SLBC's Board of Directors has grown to 11 members, all residing in Moorestown and committed to the organization's mission. The current board comprises George Gravenstine, Lisa Petriello, Doug Maute, Chet Dawson, Lenny Wagner, Lilianna Gravenstine, Hope Blanch, Jimmy Godfrey, Karen Trommelen, BJ Swingle, and Joe DiMarino.
Despite weather challenges, the SLBC reports another successful year. The Strawbridge Lake Paver Campaign remains an ongoing fundraising effort. This initiative offers paver bricks in two sizes, giving people the opportunity to permanently honor, acknowledge, or remember someone, or simply show their support with an inscription. Although the original text indicates the campaign was to run until the summer of 2025, it is noted here as continuing. Pavers can still be purchased on the website's "Store" tab.
The organization is also gearing up for the 8th Annual Moorestown Paddle Board/Kayak Race and Family Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 13th. The SLBC hopes to increase racer participants, sponsorships, and vendors beyond the previous year's numbers. For the festival, they plan to once again feature the popular water slide and a duct tape cardboard race. The SLBC expresses its hope for continued growth and momentum within the residential and business communities, recognizing that their support is vital for the ongoing improvements at Strawbridge Lake. They reiterate that the lake is a "township gem" enjoyed by people across the tri-county region and look forward to continuing their mission for many years to come, ensuring Strawbridge Lake remains a place that enriches and delights future generations.
The Strawbridge Lake Beautification Committee
MOORESTOWN, NJ
Established in 2018 the Strawbridge Lake Beautification Committee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to restore Strawbridge Lake to the beautiful town treasure that it once was through community involvement and fundraising events.
All proceeds benefit Strawbridge Lake care and maintenance.