NYCkayaker Your invitation to join camp-out on Constitution Island 9.22.07

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The Cold Spring Kayak Club _http://www.cskc.org_ (http://www.cskc.org/) 
is having another  Camp-out and Paddle on Constitution Island on Saturday, 
September 22,  2007.  This is wonderful opportunity to enjoy a last paddle and 
camping  trip before winter sets in.

We are limited to the number of people we can  have on the island and have 
room for a couple more people.  Please email  Jill (_jak at softwarefitness.com_ 
(mailto:jak at softwarefitness.com) by) ) by  September 12th to check for 
availability. 

Dates and other details are  below.  

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Below  is the itinerary and guidelines for the September 22nd Camp-out 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.  Also,  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. 

RSVP  Deadline
September 12, 2007 

How to get there:
 
Because Constitution Island is part of the U.S. Military Academy at  West 
Point, access is restricted. We can only get there via the gate at the far  end 
(south) of the Metro North parking lot at the train station in Cold Spring.  
Follow signs to the train station and keep driving through the parking lot...all 
 the way to the end.

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, hot dogs & 
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 Glavin  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 fire pit 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




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