NYCkayaker A list of launching points?

[Nancy Brous]

<<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.
>>

chalu, i'm afraid you're going to have to do it the old fashioned way:
write down the coordinates on a piece of paper, and then type them into the
google system!
i know its very 20th century but its a reliable system, aside from the
human-error factor.
FYI, you can probably find "analog" writing supplies online--google "pencil
and paper".
hehe.

nb

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Chalu Kim <chalu at egenius.com> wrote:

> 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>
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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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>