A little history...

Over 1,300 women, men and kids came to Inlet, NY in 2008 and formed the world's largest floating canoe/kayak raft on an open body of water. Our 1,104 boats smashed the record previously set by the city of Cleveland, Ohio.  Pittsburgh, PA challenged our record in June, 2010, and is now the record holder with a count of 1,619. A group from the Quad Cities area along the Mississippi challenged the record on August 20, 2011.. they appear to have come close to a new record and we are eagerly awaiting their results. Help us return the title to Inlet!

 

Rules for Guinness Attempt

Below are the rules we must follow for a valid attempt on the Guinness record.  Thanks for helping us to make sure we qualify!

Each boat must paddle out to one of five barges decorated with balloons and pick up a numbered sticker before entering the square, in order to be counted for the record.

• Each canoe or kayak within the raft must have at least one person in it.

• Inflatable canoes/kayaks are not permitted. 

• The canoes/kayaks can only be held together by hands.  No craft can be lashed to another by ropes.

• The whole raft must free float on a body of water or river for at least 30 seconds.

• If at any time during this period the raft is grounded, touches land or any other craft, the attempt is disqualified.

• The raft cannot be attached to any other craft or jetty, but can be during the assembling of the raft.

• The record is based on the total number of boats in the raft, not the number of people involved.

• No dogs on the raft.

• Guideboats are permitted

• PFDs must be worn by all participants.

• All passengers must sign waiver form.  Click here and print form.

Current Record to Break: 1619

Set on June 5, 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA