NYCkayaker Sept 22 is Yom Kippur, so...

[Erik Baard]

I usually avoid larger programs on Sundays. Our boathouse has walk-up
paddles on Sundays, and I don't like to burn people out before the
start of a new work week. But Saturday, Sept 8 is the Brooklyn Bridge
Swim, another obligation and an event that divide our numbers.

So...any suggestions? 



Erik Baard

http://www.licboathouse.org
http://www.naturecalendar.com

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: NYCkayaker Sept 22: Five-Boro Tour
> From: Erik Baard <erik at baard.com>
> Date: Wed, March 14, 2007 1:43 pm
> To: nyckayaker <nyckayaker at rockandwater.net>
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> September 22 looks good, and could promote Estuary Day the following
> week.
> 
> How's this, based on physics but not on any approval from anyone at this
> point:
> 
> 7AM: Launch from Sharp Boathouse
> 
> 8AM: First 15-minute stop is the Friends of Brook Park launch in Mott
> Haven. They are a festive bunch, so that'll be a great boost to the
> groggy paddlers. FoBB is also doing great work and deserves to have it
> highlighted.
> 
> 9AM: Hallets Cove, Queens. This is a great, roomy beach for landing and
> stretching. The arts and commercial communities should be able to kick
> in with fun and support to augment the warm welcome you'll get from
> residents.
> 
> If the diagonal crossing at Hell Gate worries some (it's not much
> trouble if you hold fast to Wards Island and dart across toward Hallets
> Point), we can instead opt for Hunters Point. 
> 
> Also count on this Queens stop being about 15 minutes. 
> 
> 11AM: Red Hook, Brooklyn. Okay, now you get 30 minutes to rest and eat.
> Ah, the luxury!
> 
> 1130AM: Final launch. Favorable currents down through the harbor lead to
> a sweet kick into the Kill Van Kull.
> 
> 2PM Arrive at Snug Harbor, Staten Island for a GRAND party!
> 
> Snug Harbor Cultural Center has the facilities to host such a big
> celebration, green open space for tents, and has a ferry dock for easy
> returns.
> 
> DONE
> 
> I hope this makes sense. The timeline is padded, and we might even push
> the launch to a less painfully early hour. 
> 
> Now I'm eager!
> 
> Salty regard,
> 
> Erik
> 
> Erik Baard
> 
> http://www.licboathouse.org
> http://www.naturecalendar.com
> 
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