NYCkayaker A list of launching points?

Thu May 29 11:13:05 EDT 2008

Nancy Brous wrote:
> chalu, if you go to the nyc watertrail web page (as opposed to the physical
> printed map) there appear to be coordinates provided for the sites listed.
> you should be able to easily plug those into the google mapping system.
> http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities/kayak/

I can't plug in since this fancy map is Flash and I can't copy and 
paste. Also, it is best to have a wiki system where people can 
contribute their launch experiences and such.

We might be able to use Google Earth community which is the best.

I am trying to put together trips starting from these spots as 
inter-lauch or inter-club trips with least amount of car support.

Like Hallet to Sebago Club or Like Gowanus to Sebago. Yes, I am a member 
of Sebago club at Carnasie.

I am also thinking about using west downwind paddle to Staten Island 
where there are three launch points along east shore. I wonder how the 
Staten Ferry will treat a car with two kayaks on top.

> you might also try contacting Going Coastal, the organization that created
> the maps, to see if they have what you're looking for already put together.
> if you want to contact me back-channel i can give you their contact info.
> for points outside the city have a look at the Hudson River Watertrail Guide
> (available through hrwa.org or locally at NYKayakCo and a few other
> places).  coordinates are provided there as well.
> 
> FYI we are just getting started on the next edition of the guide.  if anyone
> is interested in helping survey sites (we are hoping to get improved GPS
> data with the better technology available now as well as updates on physical
> conditions at existing sites) or submitting photos, written pieces, etc for
> the next version which we hope will be ready for the 2009 Hudson
> Quadricentennial celebrations, please let us know.
> 
> -nancy
> 
> 
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:55:24 -0400
>> From: Chalu Kim <chalu at egenius.com>
>> Subject: NYCkayaker A list of launching points?
>> To: "nyckayaker at rockandwater.net" <nyckayaker at rockandwater.net>
>> Message-ID: <483C4B0C.9040400 at egenius.com>
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>> Is there anything like NYC launching point google map thingy?
>>
>> If some can provide them and there is no such thing, I can put one
>> together.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 14:01:22 -0400
>> From: "Erik Baard" <erikbaard at gmail.com>
>> Subject: NYCkayaker Fresh Kills Dump-to-Park Trip Report and kayak
>>        launch  concern
>> To: nyckayaker <nyckayaker at rockandwater.net>
>> Message-ID:
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>> Hi All,
>>
>> I thought some of you might enjoy a trip report I posted about the tour I
>> joined of the Fresh Kills site:
>>
>> http://www.naturecalendar.com
>>
>> The transformation from garbage dump to wildlife preserve, memorial, and
>> recreation area is fascinating.
>>
>> One concern is that the kayak launch is poorly designed, in my opinion.
>> Also, no paddle and rowing visits are allowed right now, and we should
>> lobby
>> for it.
>>
>> Salty regards,
>>
>> Erik
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Erik Baard
>>
>> www.licboathouse.org
>> www.naturecalendar.com
>>
>>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 17:03:40 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
>> From: Lee Reiser/Leona Fontaine <lee060 at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: NYCkayaker X-FILES KAYAKING
>> To: NYCkayaker at rockandwater.net, YPRC at listserv.adelphi.edu
>> Cc: lfontaine at twrgrp.com
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>> 29223895.1211922221098.JavaMail.root at elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
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>> Hi All:
>> I recently went on a very interesting expedition with Bill Menke, his wife
>> Dallas
>> Abbott, Bruce Aptowicz and Columbia Journalism Student Russ Juskalian to a
>> patch of woods in the Pine Barrens (New Jersey) where all the trees had been
>> mysteriously blown down. Dallas, recalling the similar damage at Tunguska in
>> Siberia, which was caused by a small comet exploding in the atmosphere, was
>> interested in examining the pattern of the fallen trees.
>>
>> If there are any Fox Mulders or Dana Scullys out there, you can access
>> additional details on the website/link listed below. You will need to click
>> on
>> "Journal Entry" after accessing the Home Page.
>> If you prefer, you can just open the Word Document Attached.
>>
>>
>> http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/users/menke/slides/doubletrouble08/doubletrouble08_0.html
>>
>>
>> If anyone out there is interested in more information or coordinating
>> future trips
>> of this nature, I welcome your input.
>>
>> Please feel free to call me on my cell phone at 1-914-374-7954.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Lee Reiser
>> HOME: 845-352-0162
>> CELL: 914-374-7954
>>
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