Area families canoe, kayak on lake during Albert Lea Floats

Published 10:33 am Monday, August 15, 2016

By Sam Wilmes

Alex Hagen assists Lucas Harves in learning how to kayak Saturday at Albert Lea Floats. - Sam Wilmes/Albert Lea Tribune

Children and adults took to the water during Albert Lea Floats Saturday in Albert Lea.

People could learn to use or use non-motorized forms of watercraft from Golden Point Launch at Frank Hall Park.

Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and other water activities were free to use, and hotdogs were provided.

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More than 300 people were expected to attend the event.

The event was a collaboration between several entities. The Pelican Breeze also provided rides at a reduced rate.

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