Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato are signed up to show their support for their city and this historic effort. Following their lead, a group of 30 of city employees have signed up to join them.

During a recent press event, Onorato pledged himself to Pittsburgh, saying,

“Western Pennsylvania, we need your help!  If you have a canoe or kayak, or if you know someone with a canoe or kayak, please register and bring it down to the Point on June 5.  Let’s show New York and Cleveland that we have what it takes to break the record!”

With two of the region’s leading officials standing alongside us and so far over 1,160 of you registered to join us on June 5, of course we have what it takes! We’ll see you at the Point!

We’re looking for local clubs, groups or organizations that want to become a part of history! There’s no experience necessary so bring your book club, youth group or scout troop. Join the ranks and we’ll announce any club or organization  on this website to help spread the word  and rally more paddlers.  And we’ll keep running list of all the groups attending so you can see who’ll be there.