The idea appealed to the entire group, and One Square Mile of Hope was born.

In 2011, Inlet regained the title with 1902 boats.

That record was broken again in 2013 by a group from Suttons Bay by floating 2099 boats.

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The event has become some sort of a town favorite since it started seven years ago.

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Sources:onesquaremileofhope.org/Adirondack Outdoors Magazine/www.canoekayak.com

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