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    Register Now! Help the "Guinness Book of World Records Canoe & Kayak Challen

    News & Press | January 2011

    Register Now! Help the "Guinness Book of World Records Canoe & Kayak Challen

    Posted: January 25, 2011
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                                                    



    JANUARY 25, 2010



     



    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or - 



    DAN CRANDALL - 216-635-3274



     



    Pittsburgh continues to win at most things....  But, now is
    your chance to personally register and help Cleveland Metroparks in
    the "Guinness Book of World Records Canoe & Kayak
    Challenge," and reclaim a record from Pittsburgh!



     



    Registration forms for the "Canoe & Kayak
    Challenge" are now posted and can be downloaded from the
    official website: canoeandkayakchallenge.blogspot.com. 
    The record attempt is on Saturday, May 21 at HinckleyLake in
    Hinckley Reservation.



     



    Ten years ago Cleveland Metroparks put out an "ABB"
    (all-boats-bulletin) and set the record with 776 canoes and kayaks
    on May 19, 2001.  Seven years later, Inlet, New York claimed
    the record with 1,104 boats and now Pittsburgh holds the current
    record with 1,800 boats set June 2010.  This is the 2011
    "ABB" to help reclaim the record!



     



    Registration to participate is $10 per canoe or kayak and $7 per
    person for additional riders in the canoe or kayak.  Proceeds
    will benefit Cleveland Metroparks "Outdoor Education Summer
    Camp Scholarship Fund." 



     



    Check-in and launching is from 8:30 to 11 a.m., and the
    "Challenge" is at 11:30 a.m.  Participants must
    bring their own canoe or kayak, as well as life jackets and
    paddles.  The Ohio Division of Watercraft has agreed to a
    one-day license waiver for all participants, but all watercraft
    must meet safety and operation regulations.  Inflatable canoes
    and kayaks are not allowed.



     



    For more information, call 216-635-3200 or go to
    canoeandkayakchallenge.blogspot.com. 



     



    The "Challenge" launching will be conducted from the
    Swimming Area parking lot off Bellus Road in Hinckley Reservation,
    between Hinckley Hills/Route 606 and State roads in
    HinckleyTownship.  Additional parking and shuttle
    transportation will be available.  The "Challenge"
    will take place on HinckleyLake, just off the shore from Hinckley
    Lake Boathouse.



     



    Pittsburgh may have the most Super Bowl wins and the Guinness
    record, but come May 21, Cleveland Metroparks plans on owning the
    "Guinness Book of World Records Largest Raft of Free Floating
    Canoes & Kayaks!"



     



    Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
    naturally!



     



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