NYCkayaker Kayak Jamboree

[torahron at aol.com]

I am sending this to the list about a multi-group kayak jamboree on august 7th to the 9th
hosted by the stamford kayak group .
you can come for a day or camp overnight on the island , meet kayaks from a wide area and participate in a area clean up

Announcing the Second Annual Norwalk Islands Kayaker Jamboree. This will be the world biggest gathering of Kayakers to ever take place on the Norwalk Islands (unless you do not come). Kayakers from ConnYak, CT AMC, Sound Kayakers, the Hudson River Kayaking Meetup, the Wethersfield Kayaking Meetup, The Southington Sea Kayaking Meetup, The Tuesday Night Paddlers, and any other group are welcome to come and to invite friends.

The Jamboree will span the entire weekend. Some people will camp over night and some will paddle over just for the day. SKG will plan three paddle times, but you are wilcome to come over any day at any time. We encurage that you paddle in pods of three or more. Check the weather and tide, and always be aware of the boat traffic. Paddle safe.
Camp sites are reserved for Friday night and Saturday night. Any one can paddle over to the island and join the Jamboree. You must bring your own gear, supplies, and beverages. If you plan to paddle to the island on Friday night with the group then RSVP on this page. If you plan to join the group on Saturday then RSVP on the Saturday event page. If you are planning to paddle over in another group or at another timeyou do not need to RSVP, but you can post on the message board so we know you are coming.

Camp sites are reserved by SKG in advance. We are asking that participants make a $5 contribution to the SKG.
We are planning to do an Island Clean up on Sunday morning. We hope every one can join us for this. Please bring heave duty garbage bags and gloves.
Yes, unless you have sail boat, motor boat, or can swim very well, you must have a kayak. Kayaks can be rented from the Small Boat Shop, Down Under Kayaks, EMS, or Outdoor Sports (http://kayaking.meetu... ). You should reserve your boat soon as available rentals may be short on the days leading up to the Jamboree.
Yes, if you do not want to camp, you can still paddle over to the Island and join the festivities on both Saturday and Sunday. To RSVP for these days go to:
Saturday:
Sunday:
For more information and discussion regarding this event go to the Message board.

Please read the SKG disclaimer. You are responsible for yourself.