A group in Pittsburgh will be trying to set a new world record this summer for the largest canoe and kayak flotilla ever assembled. They’re asking all canoeists and kayakers around North America to be a part of the event.

The event needs to bring together over 1,105 canoes and kayaks and follow the rules set out by the Guinness World Record Committee governing the granting of the record. In order to reach their goal, they are asking local canoe clubs, scouting troops, organizations and individual paddlers to join in the largest canoe and kayak flotilla ever assembled.

The Guinness World Record Rules and Challenge:

1) Each canoe or kayak within the flotilla must have at least one paddler in it.

2) Inflatable rafts or kayaks/ canoes are not permitted

3) The kayak/ canoe flotilla can only be held together by hands. No boats can be lashed together by ropes.

4) 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.

5) The flotilla cannot be attached to any other craft or jetty, but can be during the assembling of the flotilla.

6) The World Record is based on the total number of kayaks and canoes in the flotilla – not the number of folks involved.

The event will be happening on World Environment Day, Saturday, June 5th 2010 in Pittsburgh at Point State Park.

For more information or to register, go to: www.paddleatthepoint.com