River Action's Floatzilla 2012 [Aug. 18] is the Quad Cities 3rd Annual paddle sports festival that culminates with a Guinness World Record attempt at the largest flotilla of kayaks and canoes on the protected backwaters of Lake Potter.
NOTICE: For those participating in Floatzilla:
- This is a kid-friendly, family event and new this year, KIDS FLOAT FREE with a paying adult.
- Sign up fast -- advance floats fill early!
- Every boat count, so tell a friend, and see you on the river.
- PARK RULES are NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES at Sunset Park. Thanks for your cooperation.
“We had an absolutely amazing time at Floatzilla 2011!!! Definitely worth the 250 mile drive! We can’t wait until next year.” M.A. Anderson, Knox, IN
In addition to the world record attempt [at 2 p.m. at Lake Potter], the festival will include guided floats [launches start at 8 a.m.] on the Quad Cities Water Trails and beginner-friendly paddling lessons and programs. **Note - IL DNR and IA DNR have given a waiver for all boats in FZ. You do not need a current license for your boat.**
**Online Registration Now Open**
The registration fee is $15 per paddler [through Jul 31 and $20 for late registrations starting Aug 1]. Registration includes one Floatzilla t-shirt per paddler, commemorative boat decal, registration wrist bands, free music and rib fest at 'River Roots Live', free parking, and free shuttle to off-site parking for 'floats' from Moline. T-shirts and decals subject to availability for any registrations after Aug 8.
Floatzilla will feature live music & food at Lake Potter. Java Java will be at Lake Potter serving coffee and breakfast items in the morning and grilling during the afternoon. The Burger Boat will also be on the water to grill your lunch to order [featuring burgers, brats, chicken, pork-t, and drinks]. Ever eaten a burger in a kayak?
For more information, visit the River Action website or call 563-322-2969.
photo by Kelly Brant
photo by Kelly Brant
photo by Peggy Kline
photo by Tom Dellit
