The 2nd Annual Flatlanders Canoe and Kayak Race will be held at Lake Irma in Lakeland on Sunday, October 5, starting at 2:30 p.m.

There is no charge to participate in this event, and it will again feature the popular “If It Floats, It’s a Boat” race.

Rules for the canoe and kayak races include:

• Canoes will contain two (2) paddlers and Kayaks will be single (1) or tandem (2) paddlers.
• Participants in Single Kayaks must be at least 10 years old.
• Each participant must provide and wear appropriate PFD.
• Canoes and Kayaks will be available at the event, or participants may bring their own.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Prizes will go to the fastest boat in each category.
• Judges decisions will be final. Rules for the “If It Floats, It’s a Boat” race include:
• Participants must provide and wear appropriate PFD.
• No actual boats allowed.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Entries must be powered manually. No motors allowed.
• Entries will be broken down into two categories – Paddled and mechanilly operated.
• Any sunken boats must be removed from the water at the boat owner’s expense.
• Prizes for the fastest boat and most interesting design. Registration After a successful initial event last year, the Flatlanders Canoe and Kayak Race is back in 2014. The 2nd Annual Flatlanders Canoe and Kayak Race will be held at Lake Irma in Lakeland on Sunday, October 5, starting at 2:30 p.m. There is no charge to participate in this event, and it will again feature the popular “If It Floats, It’s a Boat” race. Rules for the canoe and kayak races include:
• Canoes will contain two (2) paddlers and Kayaks will be single (1) or tandem (2) paddlers.
• Participants in Single Kayaks must be at least 10 years old.
• Each participant must provide and wear appropriate PFD.
• Canoes and Kayaks will be available at the event, or participants may bring their own.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Prizes will go to the fastest boat in each category.
• Judges decisions will be final. Rules for the “If It Floats, It’s a Boat” race include:
• Participants must provide and wear appropriate PFD.
• No actual boats allowed.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Entries must be powered manually. No motors allowed.
• Entries will be broken down into two categories – Paddled and mechanilly operated.
• Any sunken boats must be removed from the water at the boat owner’s expense.
• Prizes for the fastest boat and most interesting design.

Registration will be 1 p.m.-2 p.m. For more information on the event, call 229-482-9755.

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