NYCkayaker Constitution Island Camping

[Tom Galvin]

Camp with the Cold Spring kayak Club at historic Constitution Island. Limited space availble see www.cskc.org for details. 2007 Paddles link. Cost if not ACA member $10 and sign waiver.
   
  The Cold Spring Kayak Club http://www.cskc.org is having another Campout and Paddle on Constitution Island on Saturday, September 22, 2007.   Details are below, please let me know if you'd like to join us.

Best,
Jill
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We have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a last paddle and camping trip before winter sets in.  Deb and Roddy have arranged for the club to be able to camp the night of Saturday, September 22nd at Constitution Island. 
 
Details are below.  Although none of us plans to end up in the water, we must be prepared for that eventuality.  Please check the weather, if needed, plan to be dressed for cold weather paddling (drysuit or wetsuit).  If you are planning to do the evening paddle, you will need a deck light for your kayak.  
 
Please email Jill (jak at softwarefitness.com) if you are planning to attend so we can make sure we have an appropriate amount of the main course, and so we can coordinate sides and snacks. 
  
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Below is the itinerary and guidelines for the September 22nd Campout on Constitution Island.  A week before the event an email will circulate asking what food items you can bring to share.  While we paddle and sleep, we’ll need to keep the local animals out of our perishables, therefore, we’ll need one or two volunteers to each bring a cooler without ice to store the bread, snacks, etc. 
 
RSVP Deadline
September 12, 2007
 
Itinerary
Saturday, September 22

10:00 -11:00 am - Constitution Island Gate open for car access/set-up. Please be prompt - the gate will be closed and locked at 11:00 am. You’ll be directed to the pavilion to unload, then onto the parade field where cars will be parked and kayaks unloaded. 
 
12:30 pm - Picnic lunch on the Island (paddlers bring their own lunches)
 
1:15 pm - Tour of Constitution Island (meet at the Pavilion)
 
2:00 pm - Paddle from Constitution Island, return by 4:00 pm.  Paddle location determined by conditions. 
 
7:00 pm - BBQ Dinner (CSKC to provide main course, hamburgers, hotdogs & beans; Campers to contribute sides and snacks to share. Main dishes are ok too, Please contact Jill/email jak at softwarefitness.com and let her know what you want to bring. 

9:00 pm - Evening paddle (depending on visibility and conditions)

Sunday, September 23
 
7:00 - 9:00 am - Continental breakfast provided by CSKC
 
9:00 -10:00 am - Gate open for car egress.
 
10:30 am - Paddle from Foundry Dock (in Cold Spring near the Train Station) after checkout.  Sign up with Tom at dinner Saturday for this paddle. 
 
Guests
Non-CSKC members (Guests) are welcome. Guests will be required to pay a $10 guest fee and sign an ACA waiver. Guests must also RSVP by the deadline.
 
Logistics
Constitution Island is a restricted military and historic facility, which is why you must RSVP and arrive timely.  Only those who have RSVP’d will be allowed on the island. Tom Galvin will be manning the gate to direct participants onto the island. Jill Kolodin will be manning the pavilion to direct participants where to drop off camping gear, food, and where to park. Arriving vehicles can stop on the road (next to the pavilion) to drop off gear, then continue straight down the road and park in the parade field. (We must park on the parade field, not the front lawn of the big white house.)  The boat launch area is located at the parade field where kayaks will be unloaded.  
 
Paddles 
Paddle destinations to be determined by conditions.
 
Food 
Large coolers with ice are provided to store perishable items. Please bring a side dish to share for dinner. Jill Kolodin is coordinating the food  Please let her know what you are planning to bring so we have a variety of items. Remember to bring lunch for Saturday and any additional breakfast items you might like for Sunday. Please bring what you want to drink, soft drinks, juice, wine or beer. We ask all attendees to bring 1 gallon of water each to be shared for coffee, hot cocoa, tea, etc. Whatever we don't use we'll need to take off the island when we leave. 
 
Gear Suggestions
Tent - Pad - Sleeping bag
Flashlight or Headlamp 
Camping kitchen (stove, pots, etc)
 
Facilities 
The campsite is at the Pavilion. A firepit and large grill are located there as well. There is a real bathroom with running water (no shower) 78 yards from the campsite. It’s very dark on the island, pack a flashlight, headlamp or double up with a buddy to walk at night. Kayak launch is located at the parking lot which is a 5 minute walk from the pavilion. 

Other 
Please BYOB for wine, beer, etc and note the following policy: As per USMA Policy - Alcohol is permitted on a limited basis. This means consumption by each individual via their own supply or share. NO kegs, "set-up bars" etc.
 
REMINDERS! 
 
(1) No pets are allowed
(2) All roads are fire lanes, hence, no parking on the roads. We can stop at the pavilion to unload (not put away & set up) UNLOAD ONLY, then onto the parking area. 
(3) Anyone at the pavilion - when a camper arrives, please assist in unloading so they can get their vehicles parked. 
(4) Everyone to bring a 1 liter or a 1 gallon jug of water to share, most will be used for hot drinks. 
(5) Bring a chair, although there are some picnic benches
(6) Bring Lunch
(7) Bring Sunscreen & Sunglasses
(8) Bring camera, batteries, binoculars
(9) Bring flashlight or headlamp for walking at night
(10) Bring Rain Gear
 
If a cold evening is expected:
Drag your clothes in your sleeping bag to warm them up before waking in the morning. 
Bring an ear band and/or hat
Fleece blanket for sleeping bag 
Foam camp mat and/or Thermarest to keep your body off the cold ground.
Nightcap (as in sleeping not libation) beanie for sleeping to stay warm
Put a Nalgene water bottle w/warm water or drop a Campmor 12 hour hand warmer pack in your
sleeping bag for warmth.
Bring Gloves
 
If evening paddles are on the itinerary:
Bring 360 degree white light for evening paddle



Tom Galvin
  Commodore CSKC
  www.cskc.org
   
  914 213 3421
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