It all started when…

The University of Missouri's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources launched Float Your Boat as a fundraiser for The Food Bank in 2012. It has since become The Food Bank's premiere spring event. 

Past Awaradees

  • People’s Choice Award: The Loch Ness Monser from Mill Creek Elementary

    The Loch Ness Monster was built by the Mill Creek Lewis Crew! These fourth graders raised over $1,000 to help bring food to neighbors. 2022 was the 4th year Mrs. Lewis’ class raced in Float Your Boat.

    Short course - timed

    • 1st - The Phoenix - Mill Creek Elementary

    • 2nd - Dangerous Dabicorns - Mill Creek Elementary

    • 3rd - Boat Name Here

    Long course - timed

    • 1st - GCMG - Guardians Charitable Motorcycle Group

    • 2nd - The Udderly Fast - Aurora Organic Dairy

    • 3rd - Knot at the Office - American Outdoor Brands

    Allure of the Sea Award - The Phoenix - Mill Creek Elementary

    Loch Ness Award - Team Cookies - Girl Scout Troop 71965

    Captain’s Award - GCMG - Guardians Charitable Motorcycle Group

    Titanic Award - Blaze the Dragon - Mill Creek Elementary

    Can’t Believe It’s Cardboard Award - Knot at the Office - American Outdoor Brands

  • People’s Choice Award: Environmental Dynamics International

    Short course - timed

    • The Gum Ballers - 1:31

    • Mill Creek Chess Club - 1:43

    • Banana Boat - 2:18


    Long course - timed

    • Boata BoXXX - 1:14

    • EDI Battleship - 1:23

    • Awwww Shucks! - 2:05

    Allure of the Sea Award

    • Long Course - EDI Battleship

    • Short Course - Skittles

    Loch Ness Award

    • Long Course - The G.O.A.T. Boat

    • Short Course - Lotawatta

    Captain’s Award

    • Long Course - The Greatest Home!

    • Short Course - S.S. Pez

    Titanic Award

    • Long Course - Mmmmmmmmm-donuts

    • Short Course - Battle Bus

    Can’t Believe It’s Cardboard Award

    • Long Course - Dairy Aire

    • Short Course - The Gum Ballers

2022 Winners in Pictures