Each year, The Great Dock Canoe Race selects a Theme for the Race.  The "Best Dressed Theme Canoe Competition" is judged upon (amongst other things) most creative interpretation of the Theme. The Theme for 2008 is "Whatever Floats Your Boat" and the prize for the "Best Dressed Canoe" is $1,000.  For specific details on the Theme Canoe Competition, please go to The Rules and Registration. Previous Race Themes 1986 New Wave 1987 Hollywood (10th annual) 1988 Fabulous Fifties 1989 Funnies 1990 A Tribute to Tourists 1991 Nerds in Paradise 1992 Dynamic Duos 1993 Pirates of the Caribbean 1994 Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves 1995 Monsters & Myths 1996 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (20th annual) 1997 Noah’s Ark 1998 Hysterically Historical 1999 Outlaws 2000 Star Trek – The Next Generation 2001 Silver Screen (Silver Anniversary) 2002 Patriots 2003 The Good, the Bad and The Ugly 2004 Take Me Out To The Ball Game 2005 Blazing Paddles 2006 A Day At The Circus (30th Annual) 2007 Magic and Mystery 2008 Whatever Floats Your Boat