NYCkayaker NYCKayaker Digest, Vol 34, Issue 17

[Fiona Cousins]

I've also done this trip (once each way), and generally concur with Jeff on
time and direction.

When I went I had been paddling for about 4 years and had done a lot of long
20 mile type trips.  I would say that you definitely should go with someone
else, whether you are good at self-rescue or not, and you have to do a
proper float plan because the current can be significant.

And, if you happen to see a moving 'buoy', keep out of the way - submarines
surface in this area and that's probably what you are looking at.

Fiona

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>   1. Re:  Montauk to Block Island (jeff folmsbee)
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> From: jeff folmsbee <placeboentertainment2001 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: NYCkayaker Montauk to Block Island
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> Colin,
>
> Not familiar with the collapsable Pakboat but I have
> paddled to Block Island from Montauk twice in a 16'
> Necky Elaho and, in fair weather, it is a very
> do-able, fun trip. Must use compass & chart and/or
> GPS, and launch with the ebb.  Visibility could be
> such that you won't have a very clear view of the
> island for the first leg of trip, which is kind of
> cool -- a true open crossing. Consult Eldridge's for
> current vectors -- from Montauk (as opposed to Orient
> Point) your course is North east but current goes
> south east, so you have to factor that into your
> heading --  aim a little north of the island so
> current will sweep you into it -- maybe 30 or 40
> degrees, depending on wind.  Of course also important
> to aim for the north south or middle of island,
> depending on where you want to land.  If conditions
> are unfavorable the day of (high unfavorable wind,
> thunder storms, etc.) don't do it. Don't know your
> self-rescue skills but you might want to do it with a
> buddy, and I would carry a marine radio for weather
> updates & general safety. I'd guess it might take you
> 4 or 5 hours. Can launch from any number of places on
> Montauk, I use the Gossinger's Fish restaurant/pier,
> you can leave your car in their parking lot & nobody
> asks questions.
>
> any more questions feel free to ask.
>
> good luck,
> Jeff Folmsbee
>
> --- Colin Weatherby <colin.weatherby at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm fairly new to the list and kayaking as well.
> > I've been taking small
> > trips around NYC for the past few months and am
> > looking for a bigger
> > adventure.  I have some family that will be staying
> > on Block Island in
> > September and wondering about the feasibility of
> > paddling from Montauk.
> > I've measured it at 16 miles, which seems like a
> > pretty significant
> > distance, although I'm not the best at tracking
> > mileage by kayak yet.
> >
> > I'm concerned about traveling in open ocean, but
> > this seems like a pretty
> > doable trip.  Does anybody have any thoughts?  Any
> > input would be great.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Colin
> >
> > ps.  My kayak is a collapsible Pakboat.  Please let
> > me know if you think
> > that would be a problem.  Thanks!
> >
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