Floatzilla - 2012
in United States at Lake Potter in Sunset Park
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Lake Potter @ Sunset Park, Rock Island
All Skill levels: launch & paddle on the protected backwaters of Lake PotterOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Credit Island, Davenport
Intermediate Paddlers: 0.5 mile paddle across the Mississippi RiverOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Int. Ben Butterworth Pkwy, Moline
Intermediate Paddlers: 9 mile paddle on the Mississippi River with a 75 yard portage on Sylvan Island.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Int. Rock River Float
Intermediate Paddlers: 8 mile paddle on the Rock River with 2 short portages around the Steel Dam via the Hennepin CanalOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Adv. Empire Park, East Moline
Advanced Paddlers: 11 mile paddle on the Mississippi River and lock through L&D 15 [limited to 250 boats]Online registration is closed for this category.
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Floatzilla 2012 |
Guided floats and paddle events for all skill levels begin at 8:00 AM. Go to www.floatzilla.org for details about launch sites, floats, and other activities.
Guinness World Record breaking attempt for largest flotilla of canoes and kayaks will take place at 2:00 PM in Lake Potter [Mississippi River backwater] at Sunset Park, Rock Island, IL. The current record of 1,920 boats was set in Inlet, NY in 2011.
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Registration Includes |
One Floazilla t-shirt, commemorative boat sticker, registration wrist band, free parking, and free shuttle to and from off-site parking for "floats."
T-shirts and boat decals guaranteed for paddlers who register by Aug 8. Shirts and decals are subject to availability for those who register after Aug 8.
You may register up to 10 paddlers per Get Me Registered entry.
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Packet Pickup |
Early Packet Pick-Up:
August 17, 2012 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Credit Island Lodge, Davenport, IA
Late Pick-Up:
August 18, 2012 - Available at all Launch Sites
7:00 - 7:30 AM at Empire Park, East Moline [Advanced]
7:30 - 8:30 AM at Ben Butterworth Parkway [Intermediate]
7:30 - 8:30 AM at Harold's Landing/Rock River [Intermediate]
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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Addtional Information |
- You must provide your own equipment.
- A limited supply of canoe and kayak rentals are available from regional outfitters; visit www.floatzilla.org for more information.
- If you have an extra boat you are willing to loan, please call River Action at 563-322-2969 or email riveraction@riveraction.org
- Registered Floatzilla participants can take part in guided floats and activities for all levels of paddlers.
- Details on the guided floats, including local maps, are available at www.floatzilla.org.
- Launch sites are based on the paddler's skill level.
- Join us in celebrating at River Roots Live, a free music & rib festival in Davenport, IA (www.riverrootslive.com)
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Questions? |
Contact River Action
email: riveraction@riveraction.org
ph: 563.322.2969
www.riveraction.org
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