We can’t use these photos to count boats, but they sure look great! Check out these photos taken by photographer Stan Franzos of Pittsburgh. He captured these photos from Mount Washington. Very picturesque!
Taken right around the time of the World Record attempt
Just after the record attempt, just before the rain!
And there's the rain!
If you’re waiting to register, now’s your last chance. Paddle at the Point registration closes at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 4th! Unfortunately, no boats are available for rent. [Read more...]
Saturday, June 5th is shaping up to be a great day for the city of Pittsburgh. People across the region will be celebrating World Environment Day in different ways. [Read more...]
If you’ve called the Venture Outdoors office before, you’ve probably been in touch with Ivy Steinberg, our Customer Support Administrator. To be the first lovely voice you’ll hear, she garners a wide range of information on all our trips, so we sat her down to field the first line of questions about the record attempt- mainly explaining what exactly a flotilla is.
For more detailed information on the logistics of the event, see the FAQ page.
Oh yeah, Paddle at the Point made the front page of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Business section! That’s just what we need to get people pumped up to break the record.
Organizers of World Environment Day announced this year’s theme – Watter Matters, along with the 6-week schedule of events at a press conference yesterday in Downtown Pittsburgh. Read the full article about the announcement by clicking on the link below.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10071/1042148-28.stm
For a full list of World Environment Day media coverage, click here.
We set our sights high; we need 1,105 boats to set a new world record!
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.
In recent news, Pittsburgh has been recognized for cleaning up and greening all around, navigating economic downturn comparatively well, and for technological prowess making us worthy suitors of a Google broadband beta. [Read more...]
