NYCkayaker NYC Water Trail

[David Gottlieb]

I'm not sure that the Parks Dep't can legally prohibit someone from swimming
or practicing immersion escape techniques just because they provide access
to the greater waters. They can probably prohibit these activities if the
water area is included within the boundary of the specific park, but once
out of the boundaries they have no jurisdiction.

Despite this, it is encouraging to witness the cooperation of the NYC
Department of Parks; and their excellent source of information is needed and
a plus to the kayaking community....


On 3/28/08 6:54 PM, "mike" <mpidel at optonline.net> wrote:

> This is a very nice product, a really good job , and even better a work in
> progress so it will continue to improve.
> I like the safety items they mention be prepared to swim and wear footwear
> due to glass and metal on the bottom.
> This chapter is a bit disturbing
> "Because the waters can be polluted, boaters should avoid water contact to
> the greatest degree possible. Swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, scuba
> diving or practicing immersion escape techniques in the water to which the
> launch site give access are prohibited"
> There are no swimming qualities monitoring stations along the Hudson south
> of croton Point Park in Westchester. Since the paddle sports  people are
> always trying to correct the media's  dismal portrayal of the Hudson  water
> quality, regular testing could corroborate the quality.
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