Rules for Guinness Attempt

March 16, 2010 By admin 4 Comments

In order for Pittsburgh to achieve the World Record largest kayak and canoe flotilla, a few rules have been established by the folks at the Guinness Book of World Records…

They include:

  • Each canoe or kayak within the flotilla must have at least one paddler in it.
  • Inflatable rafts or kayaks/ canoes are not permitted
  • The kayak/ canoe flotilla can only be held together by hands. No boats can be lashed together by ropes.
  • The flotilla must free float on the Allegheny for at least 30 seconds. If at any time during this period the flotilla is grounded or touches land the attempt is disqualified.
  • The flotilla cannot be attached to any other craft or jetty, but can be during the assembling of the flotilla.
  • The World Record is based on the total number of kayaks and canoes in the flotilla – not the number of folks involved.

    • Filed Under World Record Rules