NYCkayaker [YPRC] Powerboat race on the Hudson, Saturday

[Pat Slaven]

The poker run is Saturday of Fathers day weekend.
Pat


On 6/16/08, Jack Gilman <hudsonsb at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi All-
>
> Last Saturday I had some time to get out on the river. I figured I'd head
> over to the west side, putter along the shore and come back later.
>
> As I was heading across, I saw 3 cigarette-type boats parked in the middle
> of the river. Then I saw 2 others going by on the west side REAL FAST! Then
> I looked downriver and there were about 50 more right behind them! It turned
> out that Saturday was the day of the NYC powerboat run up to Haverstraw Bay.
>
> Since I had the 3 parked boats and a tugboat/barge to set a screen for me,
> I got a great view of these boats speeding upriver. Some they said topped
> out at over 100 mph.
>
> I had them pass by on either side, it was a real thrill.
>
> Of course, if I didn't have that screen I might have been in a little
> trouble!
>
> I know these boats eat gas like crazy, make tons of noise and create a
> hazard on the river... but this was way cool to observe from up close. It
> seemed that all they had in contact with the water was the prop, and there
> was surprisingly little wake.
>
> I had to wait about 15 minutes for all the boats to pass upriver, then I
> scooted back to Yonkers. They don't go as fast on their way back, but I
> stayed on the east shore to be safe.
>
> Next year, if any of you know this event will be taking place, post
> something to the various lists. Better to be forewarned!
>
> Enjoy-
>
> jack
>
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>
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Pat Slaven