ANNUAL FLOAT 2026


Float Details

A float takes around four hours, depending on water levels. Expect conditions for intermediate ability levels. More information will be posted on water levels as the event draws near.

Float Checklist

Remember to bring your canoe or kayak, a life vest, a drink, sunscreen, hat, appropriate footwear and zip lock bag for your phone. A registration form and waiver are required for each person.

Float Proceeds

Proceeds from the float help Genesee River Wilds expand recreational access to the river and protect the health of the overall watershed. We’ve come a long way and have big dreams for the future!

2026 FLOAT INFORMATION

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Drop your boat and register at the Wellsville Riverwalk Plaza at 9:00 AM, Saturday June 6.

Drive your car to the Amity Park river access, we will shuttle you back up, to get on the river by 10:00.

The run should take at least 4 hours and up to 7 depending on river level and pace of floater. Expect conditions for intermediate boat handling skills. PLEASE: no flip-flops…wear appropriate footwear!

 

Remember to bring your canoe or kayak, a life vest, a drink, sunscreen, hat, appropriate footwear (no flip flops!) and dry bag for your phone/keys.  Dry bags will also be available for sale at registration.

If you want to participate but do not own your own kayak, contact Epic Adventures for rentals!

A registration form and waiver are required for each person. Youth under 16 are free.

A $30 preregistration fee ($40 day-of) supports GRW in its efforts to protect and maintain your local river, shuttle service for the float, some GRW swag, and automatically enters you in the drawing to win a kayak!

The float will go off rain or shine barring extreme inclement weather or unsuitable water levels. An email will go out if we do need to cancel at the last minute.