Here’s your chance to be part of a world record. Head to Rock Island (Illinois) this weekend (August 18) with your canoe or kayak to be part of the attempt to assemble a flotilla of at least 1,903 boats. Guided paddles along the Mississippi and backwaters will take place throughout the day, but the world record attempt will be at 2pm in Lake Potter at Sunset Park. More info on Floatzilla is here.

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