"In celebration of L.L.Bean's 100th Anniversary.

"Our Equipment product team and kayak manufacturer Point 65N assembled what we think is the World's Longest Kayak (there doesn't appear to be an official record)," the LL Bean says.

"Assembled from over 100 modular units and stretching over 400 feet, the behemoth took to the water along with 100 paddlers from all areas of the company during the L.L.Bean 2012 Paddlesports weekend."

"As part of its ongoing 100th anniversary celebration, 100 L.L. Bean employees and kayak manufacturer Point 65N paddled a uniquely built kayak that measured 407.7 feet long - which sets the world record for the Longest modular kayak, according to the World Record Academy.

"The bespoke vessel is a 500-foot-long (152 m) version of Point65's collapsible kayak. In its production form the Point65 Tequila! modular kayak breaks down into three segments, allowing for easier transport.

"In order to build it out to L.L. Bean's 500-foot specification, Point65 adds 98 additional middle sections. The outfitter brought the unique boat to its 31st Annual Paddlesports Weekend in Freeport, Maine, where dozens of employees loaded in and put it to use."

"As part of its ongoing 100th anniversary celebration, 100 L.L. Bean employees paddled a uniquely built kayak that measured 407.7 feet long," The Times Record says.

"According to a news release from the outdoor retailer, it could be a world record for the longest modular kayak ever and L.L. Bean will be submitting an application to the Guinness World Records for consideration. The kayak used in the attempt, the Point 65N Modular Kayak, is able to be joined together in sections, thus creating a kayak that was more than 407 feet long.

"The attempt was made on June 2 at 11 a.m. at the L.L. Bean Paddling Center on Lower Flying Point in Freeport. The successful attempt was met with applause and cheers from the employees and spectators in attendance."

"After touring the United States in a bespoke boot-mobile earlier this year, L.L. Bean has turned its attention to the water in its continuing centenary celebration. The 100-year-old outfitter has built what it believes to be the world's largest modular kayak.

"The bespoke vessel is a 500-foot-long (152 m) version of Point65's collapsible kayak. In its production form the Point65 Tequila! modular kayak breaks down into three segments, allowing for easier transport. In order to build it out to L.L. Bean's 500-foot specification, Point65 adds 98 additional middle sections - because you really wouldn't want to put a boat that size on your roof rack or trailer," the New Atlas says.

"L.L. Bean plans to submit the massive vessel to the Guinness Book of World Records in the coming weeks, attempting to earn the official title for world's longest modular kayak. That title doesn't currently exist, so L.L. Bean is hoping Guiness will like it enough to create it."

"Think it's hard paddling a tandem kayak in sync? Try paddling one with 99 other paddlers, from champion whitewater paddlers to first timers. In June, 100 L.L. Bean employees did that, paddling a 407-foot 7-inch long kayak, as part of the company's ongoing 100th anniversary celebration," the Trailspace says.

"L.L. Bean created the unique kayak from sections of Point 65N's Modular Kayak, which can be joined together, though usually to convert it into a tandem model.

"The world record attempt was made at the L.L. Bean Paddling Center in Freeport, Maine. L.L. Bean is now submitting an application to the Guinness World Records for consideration as world-record for the longest modular kayak ever."

"As part of its ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration, L.L.Bean will attempt to get 100 employees into a uniquely built kayak that is nearly 500’ long during their 31st Annual PaddleSports Weekend. This could be a world-record for the longest modular kayak ever and if successful, L.L.Bean will submit it to Guinness World Records for consideration," the SGB Media says.

"The unique kayak being used for the attempt, the Point 65N Modular Kayak, is able to be joined together in sections, thus creating a kayak that will be approximately 500’ long–possibly the longest ever. The attempt will be made on Saturday, June 2nd at 11 a.m. at the L.L.Bean Paddling Center on Lower Flying Point in Freeport, Maine.

"“What a perfect, fun way to infuse the essence of our 100th Anniversary, as well as our outdoor spirit into this event,” said Scot Balentine, L.L.Bean’s senior developer for outdoor equipment. “The 100 employees that are taking part are very excited to be sharing in this fun and historic moment. To set a new world record would simply put an exclamation point on what will no doubt be an already exhilarating experience.”

"Outdoor apparel maker L.L. Bean has built a 500-foot kayak to celebrate their 100th birthday. You might remember L.L. Bean from their bootmobile that debuted earlier in the year. That and this kayak are all part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration," the Trend Hunter says.

"The 500-foot kayak is made using 101 Point65 collapsible kayaks. L.L. Bean hopes to get in the Guinness Book of World Records for having created the world's longest modular kayak. Currently, there is no record holder for the world's longest modular kayak, but L.L. Bean is hoping that their convinces Guinness to add the category.

"The kayak recently made its maiden voyage at the Paddlesports Weekend in Freeport, Maine. The kayak was paddled by brave L.L. Bean employees who undoubtedly have a new view on the concept of teamwork."

"L.L.Bean is an American privately-held retail company that was founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean. The company, headquartered in the place in which it was founded, in Freeport, Maine, specializes in clothing and outdoor recreation equipment," the Wikipedia says.

"L.L.Bean was founded in 1912 by its namesake, hunter and fisherman Leon Leonwood Bean, in Freeport, Maine. The company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe, also known as duck boots and later as Bean Boots. Bean had developed a waterproof boot, which is a combination of lightweight leather uppers and rubber bottoms, that he sold to hunters.

"He obtained a list of nonresident Maine hunting license holders, prepared a descriptive mail order circular, set up a shop in his brother's basement in Freeport and started a nationwide mail-order business. By 1912, he was selling the Bean Boot through a four-page mail-order catalog, and the boot remains a staple of the company's outdoor image. Defects in the initial design led to 90 percent of the original production run being returned: Bean honored his money-back guarantee, corrected the design, and continued selling them.

"The 220,000 sq ft (20,000 m2) L.L.Bean retail store campus in Freeport, Maine, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."