[NYCkayaker] Clearwater Festival this Weekend!

Gordon, Peter pgordon@tc.edu
Thu Jun 13 10:05:27 EDT 2013


Yeah that's what we used to do.  Obviously you don't want to answer the
actual question, which is fine.

Peter


On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Erik Baard <erikbaard@gmail.com> wrote:

> Clarification: This is a HarborLAB program under the Working Waterfront at
> Clearwater. Downtown Boathouse isn't at Clearwater. I was just gratefully
> acknowledging that the "walk-up paddling" program model was pioneered by
> that organization in the NYC area. Again, this is a HarborLAB program at
> Clearwater, as part of the Working Waterfront.
>
> Okay, that aside, HarborLAB patiently worked through communications with
> Clearwater and we arrived at very good terms. I can understand paddlers'
> frustrations from earlier years, but also why it wasn't an easy
> administrative fit  -- while paddlers are providing a service, they aren't
> volunteers under direct control of the Festival, who can be reassigned at
> will. Also, we arrive with our own insurance specific to outdoor
> recreation, distinct from the policy covering performers and Festival
> volunteers. For these reasons, we're not under the standard Clearwater
> umbrella. I won't bore the list with details, but both sides have the best
> of intentions and shared goals, and just had to figure out new
> arrangements. Also, I'm very committed to the event for the benefits it can
> bring the paddling provider: a great weekend for our volunteers, networking
> with environmentalists and educators, and a chance to meet potential
> sponsors. When I operated day-to-day programs at the LIC Community
> Boathouse we also assisted the paddling program, and brought inner city
> kids up through Variety Boys and Girls Club. They had a blast, making the
> investment even more worthwhile.
>
> So, to sum up, HarborLAB looks forward to providing this service annually
> and we're very happy with current terms. Happier still to be working in
> harmony with Pete Seeger's and Clearwater's mission for the weekend and
> beyond!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Erik
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Gordon, Peter <pgordon@tc.edu> wrote:
>
>> Hi Erik,
>> I was curious about the kayaking with DTBH at Clearwater, since Yonkers
>> YPRC provided this for many years until a couple of years ago.  The reason
>> YPRC pulled out, I believe, was because Clearwater insisted that we be
>> treated as "Vendors", as if we were selling stuff.  So, despite having a
>> full crew work the weekend full time, driving SOT kayaks up and ensuring
>> the smooth running of the event for festival goers --free of charge, we
>> were also expected to pay the festival organizers for the privilege! I
>> wonder if DTBH has to pay them to provide this service too, or if they got
>> a better deal.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Peter
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Erik Baard <erikbaard@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Good morning!
>>>
>>> Just a friendly reminder that the Clearwater
>>> Festival<http://www.clearwaterfestival.org/>is this weekend, and the
>>>
>>> weather looks perfect for it! It's just a
>>> convenient hop on a MetroNorth train to a beautiful, green setting where
>>> the water's cleaner! Plus it's for a truly worthy environmental cause.
>>>
>>> Whether you'd have fun volunteering with HarborLAB to provide free
>>> kayaking
>>> and canoeing (walk-up model established by the Downtown Boathouse) or
>>> simply enjoying the music, art, food, education, and camaraderie as an
>>> attendee, come on up! It's a great way to celebrate the Hudson River and
>>> its many communities, and a happy expression of gratitude and support to
>>> the organization and Pete Seeger personally for pioneering so much of our
>>> regional waterways' revival.
>>>
>>> If you plan to volunteer with HarborLAB (sign in table, beach, or on the
>>> water), contact me back channel about admission specials and scheduling.
>>> Here's the HarborLAB event invitation on
>>> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/113936725470634/>
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Erik
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Erik Baard
>>> The 2011 Greenest New
>>> Yorker<
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>>> >
>>>
>>> !
>>>
>>> LEARNING ADVENTURE BOATING!
>>> Founder, HarborLAB
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>>>
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>>> Founder, Newtown Pippin Restoration and Celebration
>>> www.newtownpippin.org
>>>
>>> FREE KAYAKING!
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>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Gordon, Associate Professor
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>> Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 180
>> 525 W120th St.
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>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Erik Baard
> The 2011 Greenest New Yorker<http://thebeat.iloveny.com/i-love-new-york-announces-the-2011-greenest-nyer-3604.html>
> !
>
> LEARNING ADVENTURE BOATING!
> Founder, HarborLAB
> http://www.facebook.com/HarborLAB
>
> FREE APPLE TREES!
> Founder, Newtown Pippin Restoration and Celebration
> www.newtownpippin.org
>
> FREE KAYAKING!
> Founder, LIC Community Boathouse
> www.licboathouse.org
>
> Your Urban Wilderness Community:
> www.naturecalendar.com
>



-- 
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Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 180
525 W120th St.
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212 678-8162
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E-mail: pgordon@tc.edu
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