NYCkayaker NYCKayaker Digest, Vol 13, Issue 20
Harry J. Bubbins
carrotjuice at friendsofbrookpark.org
Tue Sep 26 18:16:07 EDT 2006
Thanks for helping with the kayak portion of the Triathlon, it was my first
such event to be in! Different experience to be paddling so fast with such
splendid views, like the castle and the hills of the Hudson.
I will also be in the October 28th Triathlon with kayaking in lieu of
swimming.. See...
http://www.trifind.net/nf/ny.html
I ma sure they welcme kayak support there too...
Saturday, October 28, 2006 ::: East Hampton, New York: 8th Annual Tour of
the Shore Triathlon
Kayak 2.5 miles, Mountain Bike 11.5 miles, Run 4.5 miles
Start Time: 9am
Location: Lazy Point Boat Ramp
Phone: (631) 267-2274
email: info at weekendwarriortours.com
Price: (day of) solo: $55 team: $105 (before Oct. 15) solo: $45 team:
$80
# Course Info: Protected harbor paddle across Napeague Harbor.
# Single and double track bike trails through Hither Hills.
# 4.5 mile run with 2 miles on beach and 2.5 road miles.
More: The most scenic tri in the hamptons. kayaks can be provided with
advanced notice. Great compitition, great course, and an even better BBQ.
Directions To Race: Route 27 east to Amagansett, NY. 1 mile past the IGA
grocery market make a left onto Cranberry Hole Road. Follow for 3.5 miles to
lazy point Rd. Follow sign to the boat ramp. Signs will be posted.
On 9/26/06 9:00 AM, "nyckayaker-request at rockandwater.net"
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> 1. Re: Mayors Cup Spectator info (Robert Huszar)
> 2. Reminder!! 9/27 CB4 Waterfront and Parks Committee Meeting
> (Nancy Brous)
> 3. 1st Annual Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon (Mo Fridlich)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:20:07 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Robert Huszar <r-huszar at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: NYCkayaker Mayors Cup Spectator info
> To: bob1may at optonline.net
> Cc: nyckayaker at rockandwater.net
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> You have to ask yourself: why, in the process of hosting a "world class
> event," the city organizers missed the fact that the HRPT was closing down
> Pier 63 before the race, disenfranchising a significant portion of the
> paddling community as well as closing off a major river access point.
>
> Was this poor planning, or just another example of one hand not knowing
> what the other hand was doing?
>
> And it's just not the paddling community that's been affected by this lack
> of circumspection. Take note that the recent River Project Event, LIVE
> FROM NEW YORK HARBOR, was canceled because the Trust suddenly upped the
> insurance requirements at the last moment. And while, I believe, that
> issue has been resolved, it should not have happened in the first place.
>
> You do not start major construction without first lining up your
> resources, so you know you can actually complete the job; and doing the
> necessary prep work. Which, in this case, means finding temporary housing
> for the community you are about to displace. Of course you can if you
> are Robert Moses.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I love the park and the work that the HRPT is doing on
> the park, but I think if you are truly building a community park, you have
> to be careful that you don't shatter communities in the process.
>
> Robert Huszar
>
>
> On Fri, 22 Sep 2006, bob1may at optonline.net wrote:
>
>> Where can one find info on the Mayor's cup?? The
>> http://www.nywaterfest.org/mayors_cup.html web site tells the world that
>> we are having the world class event.It doesn't tell you:Where it
>> starts/finishes.What time it starts.Where good spots to spectate might
>> be?Will it be a mass start?? Start by class?? Individual start every
>> minute?On Oct 9 the organizers will probably be wondering why nobody
>> noticed.
>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:25:52 -0400
> From: "Nancy Brous" <nbrous at gmail.com>
> Subject: NYCkayaker Reminder!! 9/27 CB4 Waterfront and Parks Committee
> Meeting
> To: nyckayaker** <nyckayaker at rockandwater.net>
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> Important Community Board 4 Waterfront and Parks Committee Meeting
> THIS Wednesday, September 27, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m.
> Holland House, 351 W. 42nd St. (b. 8th / 9th), Basement
>
> (Please try to arrive for the start of the meeting as this issue will be
> first on the agenda)
>
> Issues of free public water access for human powered boating in Hudson River
> Park will be discussed, specifically as they relate to the recent closure
> and imminent relocation of Pier 63 Maritime (aka the barge, the frying pan,
> pier 63).
>
> The current plan for the for the barge will see the vessel, its cafe, and
> historic ships moved 2 blocks north to pier 66a, but WITHOUT A PUBLIC LAUNCH
> FOR HUMAN POWERED BOATS OR KAYAK / CANOE STORAGE.
>
> Please come show your support for the NYC area's human-powered boating
> community's continued presence in Hudson River Park, and free public access
> to our local waterways.
>
> The greater our attendance, the louder our voice.
>
> Please make sure to sign in at the meeting as a concerned paddler, and any
> visible props, like paddles, pfd's you may choose to bring will help garner
> needed visibity.
>
> Please feel free to forward this announcement to any and all parties
> interested in the issues of water access for human-powered boaters in this
> and other regions.
>
> ***For updates on this issue, to view associated files (letters to elected
> officials, public statements, petitions, etc), and to discuss these issues
> with other concerned community members, we invite you to join our yahoo
> group HRPAccess by visiting http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HRPAccess/
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:46 -0400
> From: Mo Fridlich <mofrid at optonline.net>
> Subject: NYCkayaker 1st Annual Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon
> To: NYCKayaker <nyckayaker at rockandwater.net>, Midhudsonkayaker
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> On Sunday past I was privileged to help out with the kayaking portion of the
> 1st Annual Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon (
> http://www.hhlt.org/triathlon.htm ) There were about 50 competitors that
> participated. First they had to run a difficult 7.3 mile course. Then came an
> 8 mile cycling course. This was followed by a 5.2 mile kayak loop- from
> Dockside in Cold Spring to Bannermans and back. As it turned out many of the
> participants had never kayaked before. I have a feeling that most of them will
> be back to enjoy the Hudson Highlands at a more leisurely pace. I'm also happy
> to report that they all did well and no one got into trouble.
> After the kayaking portion, they were still not finished. There was another
> 6.9 miles of cycling to end the race.
> This event was part of the Hudson River Ramble and benefited the Hudson
> Highlands Land Trust. As I always do, I was able to take some pictures and
> post them for the benefit of the participants and others that may be
> interested.
> They can be seen at : http://www.mofridlich.com/gallery/HudsonHiglandTriathlon
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Harry J. Bubbins
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