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Join Waterfront Partnership for the 8th annual Baltimore Floatilla on Saturday, June 14, 2025!

This year, we’re gettin’ groovy with a far-out '70s theme—so grab your bell bottoms, break out the tie-dye, and paddle into "Saturday Morning Fever."

Floatilla is a 5-mile roundtrip paddle from Canton Waterfront Park to the Inner Harbor. Paddlers are encouraged to let out their inner John Travolta or Donna Summers and dress up for the event, maybe even throw a disco ball on your kayak!

Once we hit the Harbor, the party keeps rolling with a live performance by Cara Kelly & the Tell Tale, floating aboard Baltimore’s very own Mr. Trash Wheel—and this year, they’ll be laying down a set of '70s cover tunes to keep the disco inferno burning!

The Floatilla supports Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative, working to make Baltimore’s waterways clean, safe, and swimmable. Fundraise as an individual or part of a team—the top earners will be celebrated at the event.

This righteous event is made possible through the awesome partnership between Waterfront Partnership, Ultimate Watersports and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks.

Peace, paddles, and party vibes—can you dig it?

Volunteer for the Baltimore Floatilla by signing up to be a safety boat, safety paddler, or on land support HERE.

Rentals equipment and on-water safety are provided by Ultimate Watersports.

Age Policy

All participants must be 13 years of age or older by event date. Participants between the ages of 13 and 15 must be accompanied in the same boat by a parent or guardian. Participants between the ages of 16 and 17 may operate their own craft but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the water (in their own vessel is OK).

Have questions about the event or water quality in the Baltimore Harbor? Check out our FAQs page.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

All funds raised by the 2024 Baltimore Floatilla go to support the event as well as the Healthy Harbor Initiative and Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Fund. We have never had to cancel a Floatilla and we hope we never will. However, If threatening weather conditions force cancellation of the event, registration fees are not refundable. Equipment rental fees, while not refundable, may be applied to rentals at other Ultimate Watersports locations within the same year.

The Baltimore Floatilla is a rain or shine event, however, it will be cancelled by 6:00 A.M. on the morning of the event if there is a small craft advisory or if other weather events make paddling unsafe (thunder, lightning, etc.).

If there is no small craft advisory but the weather is less than ideal, the event will still take place but the route may be shortened to ensure safety. Paddlers will be notified of route changes onsite the morning of the event.

We've raised $3K Our Goal $25,000

We're fundraising for a Healthy Harbor and the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Fund!

You can help fundraise once you resgister or just make a donation.

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Canton Waterfront Park

3001 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

Carpooling is encouraged! Canton Waterfront Park has free parking for up to 70 cars on a first come, first served basis. Once that lot is filled participants can drop off their vessels at the park but will then be directed to the paid lot at 1500 S. Clinton St where there are hundreds of parking spaces. Limited street parking is also available in the vicinity.

Registration Info

All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise

Early-Bird Registration (No paddling rental)

$40.00

Your registration fee includes supervised launching from Canton Waterfront Park, a Baltimore Floatilla t-shirt, safety whistle, Mr. Trash Wheel Concert, and boxed lunch. Your registration does not include rental equipment because you are providing your own.

Early-Bird Registration + Kayak Rental

$95.00

Your registration fee ($40.00) includes supervised launching from Canton Waterfront Park, a Baltimore Floatilla t-shirt, safety whistle, Mr. Trash Wheel Concert, and boxed lunch. Single Kayak Rentals ($55.00) provided by Ultimate Watersports. Rentals are limited.

Two Early-Bird Registrations + Tandem Kayak Rental

$165.00

Your registration fee $80.00 ($40.00 per paddler) includes supervised launching from Canton Waterfront Park, a Baltimore Floatilla t-shirt, safety whistle, Mr. Trash Wheel Concert, and boxed lunch. Tandem Kayak Rentals ($85.00) provided by Ultimate Watersports. Rentals are limited.

Early-Bird Registration + Stand Up Paddle Board

$105.00

Your registration fee ($40.00) includes supervised launching from Canton Waterfront Park, a Baltimore Floatilla t-shirt, safety whistle, Mr. Trash Wheel Concert, and boxed lunch. Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals ($65.00) provided by Ultimate Watersports. Rentals are limited.