Despite the cool, damp weather, over 3,000 boats from 30 states, two Canadian Provinces, Thailand and Belgium converged on Fourth Lake in Inlet, NY on September 13 to shatter the Guinness World Record for the largest raft of canoes, kayaks and guide boats.
Photos by Gina Greco & Jay Lawson
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A HUGE thank you to One Square Mile of Hope Team and Volunteers… our hats are off to you! What an awesome day on the water.
Thank you for undertaking a monumental task and succeeding.
The Olsen Family, Old Forge
Congrats to all those kayakers who participated in Saturday’s One Square Mile of Hope near Inlet, NY.
We watched from our pontoon boat in the pouring rain as over 3,000 tried to beat the Guinness World Record for floating, touching kayaks/canoes.
When their paddles went up as a seaplane went over to take their official picture, we were never so proud of the stamina of Adirondackers to attempt connecting in the inclement weather!
A damp Rolf and Jan Brynilsen, Fourth Lake
Friends and family of Mike and Barb Madigan had a hot breakfast at the couple’s Eagle Bay Park home prior to One Square Mile of Hope. All 30 participated in the event. Courtesy photo
The concert by The Boobie Sisters at the One Square Mile of Hope event on Saturday, September 13, will be especially personal for the dozen breast cancer survivor songstresses, as they honor the memory of one of their members who succumbed to the disease in June.
The Boobie Sisters
The Plattsburgh area group of women were drawn to the event by their late friend Jan Opal, a 2011 One Square Mile of Hope participant who encouraged them to take part due to her own amazing experience. Continue reading
As of 4 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 3,080 boats were registered for One Square Mile of Hope, said committee member Adele Burnett.
With online registration for the Saturday, September 13 event closed, Burnett reminds those who have not yet checked in, to do so early.
“Preferably, Friday!” she said.
Packets can be picked up at the Inlet Information office from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The W.W. Durant sailed off with 90 guests onboard on Sunday, September 7 to raise funds for One Square Mile of Hope.
Kristy Rubyor, Reggie Chambers and Nancy Jennings
The One Square Mile of Hope committee wants to say thank you to Dean and Donna Pohl of Raquette Lake Navigation for offering their family, boat, staff, and food for the cruise. Continue reading