River Action's Floatzilla - 2022
in United States at Lake Potter in Sunset Park
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Leach Park - lock only - launch times: 7:00 - 11:00
Launch at 100 12th St, Bettendorf, IA 52722, 6.5 MilesOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Bass Street YMCA - portage only - launch times: 7:00 - 11:00
at the foot of 17th street in Moline (or 100 17th Street, Moline). (6.5 Miles, requires short portage)Online registration is closed for this category.
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Lindsay Park Yacht Club - lock only - launch times: 8:00-12:00
Launch at Mound Street Landing in Davenport IA - 5 Mile PaddleOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Marquette Street - launch times: 9:00 - 11:30
Intermediate Paddlers: Launch your boat at Marquette Street, Davenport, IA for a short paddle on the Mississippi River. (2-mile route w/ est. paddle time of 1 hour - RIVER CROSSING REQUIRED)Online registration is closed for this category.
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Credit Island, Davenport - launch times: 10:00 - 1:00
Intermediate Paddlers: Launch your boat at Credit Island for 0.5 mile paddle across the Mississippi River. (1/2 -mile route w/ est. paddle time of 30 minutes - RIVER CROSSING REQUIRED)Online registration is closed for this category.
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Lake Potter @ Sunset Park, Rock Island: Lake only; no river paddling
Paddlers can register to launch at Lake Potter, the day of the event.
All Skill levels: launch & paddle on the protected backwaters of Lake PotterOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Empire Park (lock or portage) - launch times: 7:00 – 8:30
Paddlers can register to launch at Empire Park lock or portage, the day of the event. Located at IL 84 & River Rd, East Moline (11 mile paddle).
Not recommended for novice paddlers.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Floatzilla 2022 |
All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
Go to www.riveraction.org/floatzilla for details about launch sites, floats, and other activities. Canoe and kayak rentals can be found at www.riveraction.org/floatzilla/rentals
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Registration Includes |
One Floatzilla t-shirt, commemorative boat sticker, registration wrist band, free parking, and use of the shuttle bus.
T-shirts and boat decals guaranteed for paddlers who register by Aug. 4. Shirts and decals are subject to availability for those who register after Aug 4.
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Packet Pickup |
Early Packet Pick-Up:
August 19, 2022 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Credit Island Lodge, 2200 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802
Late Pick-Up:
August 20, 2022 - Available at all Launch Sites
7:00 - 8:30 AM at Empire Park
7:00 - 11:00 AM at Bass Street YMCA
7:00 - 11:00 AM at Leach Park
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Lindsay Park Yacht Club
9:00 - 11:30 AM at Marquette Street
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Lake Potter or Credit Island
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Directions |
The Quad Cities are easily accessed where I-80 and I-74 cross the Mississippi River.
Go to www.floatzilla.org for detailed directions.
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Additional Information |
- You must provide your own equipment.
- A limited supply of canoe and kayak rentals are available from regional outfitters; visit www.riveraction.org/floatzilla/rentals for more information.
- If you have an extra boat you are willing to loan, please call River Action at 563-322-2969 or email raprograms@riveraction.org
- Details including local maps, are available at www.riveraction.org/floatzilla
- Launch sites are based on the paddler's skill level.
- There will be no refunds for registrations. However, if you'd like to change the registered participant contact River Action at 563-322-2969.
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Questions? |
For questions, contact Robert Dunn at rdunn@riveraction.org.
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