NYCkayaker Shorter Kayak Race

[Chalu Kim]

Erik Baard wrote:
> Ahoy'all,
> 
> I'm pondering putting together a shorter kayak race -- nearly a sprint --
> from the New York Water Taxi Beach to the Queensboro Bridge and back.
> Alternatively, and with more Coast Guard headaches, it could cross from LIC
> to Manhattan and back. Proceeds would benefit the LIC Community Boathouse
> and be a highlight of our June 19 party there.
> 
> Our location is fantastic, in terms of skyline views and shoreside
> atmosphere, and participants would immediately be engulfed in a pretty
> awesome party. The prize would be a trophy (with an amazing photo award
> stand skyline backdrop) and a percentage of collected entry fees (perhaps
> with a matching sponsor).
> 
> Would there be much interest in the kayak racing community?
> 

Are not there a lot of boat (power) traffic and commercial activities?

Also, currents will put most of novice kayakers out.

We have been thinking about races in Jamaica Bay, informal race meets. 
It is friendlier and less power boats due to shallow nature of Jamaica Bay.

Perhaps, we can put heads together on an event?  Can you think of tying 
various kayaking outfits together in events?


Just thoughts.

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Chalu Kim