JOIN FLOAT-A-PALOOZA IN

Join us in an attempt to set the world record for the largest raft of kayaks and canoes! Float-A-Palooza is our primary fundraiser for the year and has become a recognized community event for the White Lake Area. 

OBJECTIVE

We want to set a record! The existing record for rafted canoes and kayaks is 3150, set in 2014 at Inlet, NY by One Square Mile Of Hope.  Our first attempt was in 2022, and we reached 340 boats. In 2023 and 2024, we were just shy of 500.  What will we do this year!?

THE EVENT

We will manage an enclosed raft zone with limited access points. Please bring your purchased ticket to registration, which will take place the day before and the day of the event. You'll exchange your ticket for a swag bag containing your boat sticker and other goodies. The sticker on your kayak allows you entry into the raft. During the staging time, Tommy Foster will provide live entertainment on our centrally located houseboat.
 

DATE: Saturday August 23rd, 2025 

TIME: Raft entry starts at 12:30 pm. The official drone photo will be taken at 2pm. 

COST: $12 per vessel*

* 100% of all entry fees go to support our work. Redeem your ticket at registration for swag and coupons to local businesses. The first 500 tickets redeemed will receive a special Koozie for use during the flotilla fun. 

NEW FOR 2025

Kristening of the Kayaks

For those kayaks in the raft at 1:45 pm, we'll be performing a short blessing for your boats and your safety on the water during the event and beyond. 

COUPON MANIA

Your registration packet will be filled with coupons from many local businesses. We promise there will be way more than $12 in value here! Our sponsor list will be updated regularly

There is limited parking at each of the recommended launch sites. The earlier you launch, the better. We will have volunteers at Covel Park and the Montague boat launch. Volunteers will assist with unloading kayaks and provide parking information.  Please note that the launches on the West end of the lake require a 5-mile paddle to reach the event.

Once parking is full, we suggest dropping off your kayaks at Covel Park and parking at the Chamber of Commerce or the public lot behind Fetch Brewing, where it's a short walk back to the launch. Likewise, the Montague boat launch will be very busy with fishing and recreational boat traffic, thus offering limited parking. You can drop your kayaks off here and find parking behind Montague Foods at the Hart-Montague Trailhead parking lot, where it's an easy walk back to the launch.