Whatever Floats Your Boat
Saturday, September 4, 2027 · 11:30 AM
Guanabanas Waterfront
Jupiter, Florida
Bring the kids, the neighbors, your favorite float, and a squirt gun.
We’re turning the docks at Guanabanas into one big Intracoastal pool party, and you’re invited. Registration is open, sign up below!
Missed last year? Take a look at the fun we had.
What is Whatever Floats Your Boat?
Where Creativity Meets Community
Some of the best days on the water aren't about winning.
They're about laughing so hard you forget who crossed the finish line first.
Whatever Floats Your Boat is Blueline Surf & Paddle Co.'s annual homemade watercraft challenge, where creativity matters just as much as engineering. Gather your crew, build something that floats, and paddle your way across the course while spectators cheer from the docks, paddleboards, kayaks, and waterfront.
Some boats are surprisingly fast.
Some barely make it off the beach.
Every one has a story.
Whether you're racing, building, or simply watching from Guanabanas, it's one of Jupiter's most entertaining community events and a celebration of everything that makes life on the water so much fun.
Event Details
- Date Saturday, September 4, 2027
- Time11:30 AM
- Location Guanabanas Waterfront, Jupiter, Florida
- Hosted By Blueline Surf & Paddle Co.
- Entry Fee $20 per craft
- Spectators Free
Build Your Craft
If It Floats, Bring It.
This isn't a boat show.
It's a creativity contest disguised as a race.
Build something original using whatever materials inspire you. Pool noodles, paddleboards, barrels, coolers, PVC, inflatables, recycled materials... if you can dream it up and make it float, you're on the right track.
Build Rules
✔ Maximum length: 10 feet
✔ Unlimited width
✔ Handmade or heavily DIY modified
✔ Paddle powered
✔ No motors
✔ Must safely carry its crew
✔ Must float
Awards
Dock-to-Dock Champion
Awarded to the fastest craft that survives the course and reaches the finish line first.
Best Frankencraft
Celebrating the most creative, outrageous, and unforgettable floating creation of the day.
Watch the Action
Not racing?
You're still part of the fun.
Grab lunch at Guanabanas, watch from the waterfront, or paddle out on your own kayak, paddleboard, or inflatable to cheer on your favorite teams.
Bring a camera.
You're going to need it.
Built by the Community
Last year's event featured everything from homemade outrigger canoes and floating tractors to barrel boats, floating ice baths, and creations that defied all logic.
What will show up this year?
We honestly have no idea.
That's the best part.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Whatever Floats Your Boat 2027?
Saturday, September 4, 2027, beginning at 11:30 AM.
Where is the event?
At the Guanabanas waterfront in Jupiter, Florida.
Do I have to build a craft to attend?
No. Come with family and friends to enjoy the waterfront, cheer on the teams, and be part of the day.
Can I register a homemade craft now?
Yes. Registration for the 2027 competition is live. Use the Register Your Craft button to sign up.
What awards can builders compete for?
Best in Show and Fastest Craft.
Where can I watch?
We’ll announce more details about viewing opportunities from land and sea as the event gets closer. Check this page for updates.
