NYCkayaker boathouses on the Hudson river in NYC

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Nancy:

Thanks for pointing out the HRPAccess group.  I didn't know of it till now.

Please send me info on people who are creating access to the Harlem River (other than Harry Bubbins and Friends of Brook Park, whom I already know).  Do you know of anybody working on access at Roberto Clemente Park?  There are two excellent launch points there, but I never see anybody using them.

You mentioned Inwood Canoe Club, of which I am a member.  Here is basic information about us, and I am happy to answer follow-up questions off-list:  We are always looking for new members, but our membership cycle has ended for this year (exceptions can be made in special circumstances). Our prices are $250 a year for membership, plus $250 a year to store a boat.  Only members can store a boat. The normal route to membership requires coming to several of the open houses and work days that we hold from May to September, in order to demonstrate paddling ability and a willingness to help with the upkeep of the club.  New members are normally admitted in the fall.  We are located near the north end of Manhattan Island, a mile above the George Washington Bridge (hence not convenient for most of the DTBH's clientele). Our web site is inwoodcanoeclub.org, and it will show our open-house schedule next spring.  Y'all please come visit us -- it's a beautiful place to paddle.  Well, some of it is :)

Mark