Baltimore Rowing Club

"Floatilla" is a Baltimore Harbor event with a large gathering of paddlers in kayaks, canoes and other human-powered craft often structured as a rally to raise awareness of important issues. The purpose: show support for cleaning up this incredible environmental and recreational resource. This is all part of the Waterfront Partnership’s Swimmable/Fishable 2020 campaign, and critical for drawing attention to our terribly-treated waterways. PRIMARY DUTIES: include serving as safety support for any on-water injuries or distress (there will be marine rescue, so really just notification and stabilization), provide emergency hydration to zone paddlers, and enjoy the day. BRC VOLUNTEERS: We are offering 6 of our launches to provide safety support for this event, & need 6 volunteer Launch Drivers (Captains) plus 6 volunteer Co-Captains - 12 total (2 per launch).

Event Day Schedule
6:30am – meet at Nick’s/Baltimore Yacht Basin to pick up launches, motor over to Canton Waterfront Park
7:00am – Captain’s meeting
8:00am – first wave launch of paddlers
10:30am (ish) – rally at the Inner Harbor
12:00pm – lunch & party at Canton Waterfront Park
1:00pm (ish) – motor back to Nick’s

All volunteers get a t-shirt and lunch. The route will be divided into 5 zones, with launches serving single zones at a time. All boaters are required to wear life jackets (BRC can provide them if needed). No alcohol allowed, but snacks are. Bring sunscreen!