NYCkayaker Shorter Kayak Race

[Erik Baard]

Thanks for your thoughtful reply!

Not much time now, but in short:

- currents are not strong near shore here, and can be times well.

- we actually have very little traffic here, especially recreation
motorboats, and the race would likely be close to shore (I did toss the
crossing idea out there, but just to cover bases)

- this is a specific fundraiser for our public programs, but I always
welcome events to bring us together (I started the Harbor Ramble for that
reason, which MWA has taken and made better!)

Salty regards,

Erik



On Feb 5, 2008 5:09 PM, Chalu Kim <chalu at egenius.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
> --
>
> Chalu Kim
>
>


-- 
Erik Baard

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