NYCkayaker (no subject)

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This is a great group and the day is alot of fun.  Great food, money and big party at the end!!

----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Gamble <tgamble at syllog.com>
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 4:10 pm
Subject: NYCkayaker (no subject)

> Hey Guys,
> 
> Sorry for the last minute notice, but this group is looking for 
> people to
> help with a swim support upstate on Friday.
> 
> They will pick-up kayaks in their large motor boats at Chelsea 
> Piers, or
> the Downtown Boathouse Pier 96 location at 56th St. They will 
> drive the
> kayaks up to the swim, and also bring them back.
> 
> See details below:
> 
> > From: caroline horner <caroline.horner at gmail.com
> 
> >> We are in a search to secure 4-5 strong kayakers and boats who
> >> can provide safety guidance for a Hudson River swimming event that
> >> takes place on Sept 22nd.
> >> It is a great group of fun, relaxed people. The quote from the
> > lead kayaker in years past is that "they are treated like
> > royalty." We also pay $100 each for the day. Some details about
> > the event and our organization are included below.
> > > Please let me know if you can help us.
> > > Best Regards.
> > Caroline (Carrie) Horner
> > > > We are looking for 4 to 5 kayakers (with boats) who can:
> > - show up at Chelsea Piers at 8 am, on Friday, September 22nd
> > - will load their kayaks onto our dive boats
> > - ride up to the Tappan Zee Bridge on the event yacht
> > - spend the day sproviding safety guidance to swimmers in the
> > Hudson Rver. (time on the river is about 12 noon to 4)
> > - prior to reaching the higher traffic areas, just south of the
> > GWB, re-load the kayaks back onto the dive boats and motor into
> > the pier
> > - join us for a post event celebration aboard the event yacht
> > > > Swim Across America, Inc. is dedicated to raising money and
> > awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment through
> > swim related events. With help nationwide from sponsors, swimmers,
> > volunteers, and Olympians, Swim Across America, Inc. is committed
> > to finding a cure for cancer through athleticism, community
> > outreach and direct service. There are numerous events from
> > Boston to California.
> > > The Hudson River Swim raises money for the The Swim Across America
> > Research Lab at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This lab
> > is actively developing and testing cancer "vaccines."
> > > You can read more about us in the attached file, or on our 
> website at
> > http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/hudson_river/index.html
> > > > Any one interested in the event, should contact me as soon as
> > possible. My email is carrie at swimacrossamerica.org
> > <mailto:carrie at swimacrossamerica.org>.
> >
> 
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