BUFFALO FLOAT & POST FLOAT PARTY

Event Description

Welcome to Buffalo Float 2016! Buffalo Float is a kayak & canoe float event that will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.  

*Registrants will launch kayaks & canoes from multiple launch points on the Buffalo River and Outer Harbor waterway beginning as early as 8AM, 10AM officially. We will meet in the Outer Harbor inside the break-wall across from Wilkeson Pointe forming a free float raft beginning at approximately 11:00AM. We'll attempt to create the largest free floating mass of kayaks and canoes that Western New York has ever seen!

*Only registered participants that have signed waivers will have access to the Outer Harbor gathering area of the free float. Coast Guard will be on site at both ends of the float.

After the float, all participants are invited to the after event party at Buffalo Riverworks (359 Ganson St.) for a drink, food, basket raffle, backyard games, kayak demo's, live music and more.

We encourage participants to bring their own kayak or canoe. Rentals will be available, however they are not included in your registration for the event. We encourage those renting to reserve a vessel as quickly as possible to ensure availability.

Contact Longboards Paddle Co. for rentals - 
http://www.longboardsbeach.com/watersports/ 

RULES:

- Each canoe or kayak within the free float raft must have at least one person in it. Inflatable kayaks/canoes/rafts are not permitted.

- The canoes/kayaks can only be held together by hands. NO craft can be lashed to another by ropes.

- The whole raft must free float on a body of water or river for at least 30 seconds. If at any time during this period the raft is grounded, touches land or any other craft, the attempt is disqualified.

- The raft cannot be attached to any other craft or jetty, but can be during the assembling of the raft.

- The record is based on the total number of canoes and kayaks in the free float raft, NOT the number of people involved nor near the raft. Must be part of the raft.

- All participants must wear a USCG approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

- All participants (including children) must sign the event ACA Insurance Waiver prior to participating.  This waiver must be completed prior to the event to help speed up check in and can be found here for adults and here for minors.  A photo ID will be required at check in for registered ticket holders.


ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DETAILS WILL BE POSTED OR EMAILED closer to the event to ensure every boat is counted correctly. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL CORRESPONDENCE you receive after you have registered.

To become a volunteer for this event, please email buffalopaddlepeople@gmail.com.

Event is brought to you by Buffalo Paddle People and American Cancer Society.