From louiskleinman@yahoo.com  Thu Jan  4 16:35:20 2018
From: louiskleinman@yahoo.com (Louis Kleinman)
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2018 21:35:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [NYCkayaker] Cuomo proposal for new large waterfront park in
 Jamaica Bay.. HP Boating also included.
References: <146366715.594774.1515101720367.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <146366715.594774.1515101720367@mail.yahoo.com>

Link.https://ny.curbed.com/2018/1/3/16846012/new-york-state-park-jamaica-bay-cuomo-state-of-the-state
I have also excerpted the paragraphs from the State of the Union that refers to this proposal. See attached.
Louis KleinmanCommunity Liaison217 Water Street, Suite 300, New York, NY 1003T?212.935.9831 x104waterfrontalliance.org#OurWaterfront?
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From louiskleinman@yahoo.com  Thu Jan 11 09:47:14 2018
From: louiskleinman@yahoo.com (Louis Kleinman)
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:47:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [NYCkayaker] One winter aspect of our harbor. And check out the
 video also.
References: <1849961395.1145662.1515682034032.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1849961395.1145662.1515682034032@mail.yahoo.com>

Ice-breaking tugboats keep water flowing for NYC Ferry
?Waterfront AllianceLouis KleinmanCommunity Liaison217 Water Street, Suite 300,?New York, NY 10038T?212.935.9831 x104waterfrontalliance.org#OurWaterfront?
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From matt@primepaddlesports.com  Tue Jan 16 09:38:28 2018
From: matt@primepaddlesports.com (Matt Kane)
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:38:28 -0500
Subject: [NYCkayaker] Prime Paddlesports Pool Sessions /// British Canoeing
 Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning /// SOLO Wilderness First Aid
Message-ID: <D7188029-7C48-4E12-AABE-295BC4004B96@primepaddlesports.com>

Prime Paddlesports has open pool sessions running on Sunday Afternoons from 3PM- 5PM at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY   Sessions are $30 per paddler  for individual practice. Private instruction, with a qualified instructor / coach to work on any areas of personal development are available for one hour at $55, in addition to the pool usage fee ($85). Rental equipment and transport to the pool is available at $30 per Session fo those who do not own or do wish to travel with gear.

On Friday, February 16th, we have arranged a British Canoeing Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course with Coach Greg Paquin of Kayak Wavology.  This program will be held at Hubbard Lodge in Cold Spring NY, the cost of the course is $150pp.   This is a fantastic foundational course for those who are beginning to venture further and take bigger trips. 

On Saturday / Sunday Feb 17-18 Prime Paddlesports is offering a SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course also hosted at Hubbard Lodge in Cold Spring, NY  The cost of this Course is $200 per person.  Participants who successfully complete  this course will receive certification that is good for two years.  SOLO WFA exceeds all requirements for all leadership and instructor certification with the American Canoe Association or the British Canoe Union.

We are offering reduced pricing of $125 for the Coastal Navigation and  $175 for the SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course for folks who register for a weekend of learning and  take spot in both programs.

For more information, or to reserve a spot in the pool or one of the courses, please email info@primepaddlesports.com


Matt Kane
646-417-4510
matt@primepaddlesports.com
www.primepaddlsports.com <https://www.primepaddlesports.com/>
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From stevepete64@aol.com  Thu Jan 18 08:16:27 2018
From: stevepete64@aol.com (stevepete64@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:16:27 -0500
Subject: [NYCkayaker] Keep aware of your surroundings
In-Reply-To: <212383040189970168@-212383040189970169>
References: <212383040189970168@-212383040189970169>
Message-ID: <1610969da91-1712-92642@webjas-vae189.srv.aolmail.net>



 Dramatic boat crash caught on video | New York Post
<a href="https://nypost.com/2018/01/17/fisherman-sues-after-dramatic-boat-crash-caught-on-video/" target="_blank">https://nypost.com/2018/01/17/fisherman-sues-after-dramatic-boat-crash-caught-on-video/</a>

From bckp@jps.net  Mon Jan 22 10:05:37 2018
From: bckp@jps.net (paul banks)
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:05:37 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [NYCkayaker] Greenland/Traditional kayak  literature
Message-ID: <928255841.3325.1516633537806@wamui-cheeto.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Some idiot (me) is selling his Greenland/Traditional kayak books on ebay

for example,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-INUIT-KAYAKS-IN-CANADA-A-REVIEW-OF-HISTORICAL-RECORDS-AND-CONSTRUCTION/282818746533?hash=item41d94f98a5:g:vfQAAOSwmNxaZesE

Inuit Kayaks in Canada, by Eugene Arima, and see other items for others,

Some are ridiculously overpriced . . . .

Paul Banks


From mc46er@gmail.com  Mon Jan 29 19:22:01 2018
From: mc46er@gmail.com (mc)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:22:01 -0500
Subject: [NYCkayaker] EPA Expands Scope of Hudson River Cleanup Analysis
Message-ID: <12ee5b6f-2145-0abb-2abe-4d200c915b02@gmail.com>

Here's some stuff about the water we paddle in.

Marty Cohen

*/Agency Begins Analysis of State Sediment Samples and Advances Work in 
Floodplain/*

**

*New York, NY*(January 29, 2018) ? Today, Region 2 of the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will evaluate, in 
close coordination with the State of New York, approximately 1,800 
sediment samples taken in 2017 by the New York State Department of 
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) from the Upper Hudson River. EPA 
also will continue efforts to complete the study of the Upper Hudson 
River and conduct supplemental studies of the Lower Hudson River.

?While EPA, its partners, and the public continue to give serious 
attention to post-dredging recovery of the Upper Hudson, it?s imperative 
that we also expand the scope of the Agency?s efforts to ensure the 
Hudson River is fully remediated,? said EPA Regional Administrator Pete 
Lopez.

On January 11, 2018, EPA Regional Administrator Lopez reached out to 
NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos asking for the final data from NYSDEC?s 
sampling effort and offering federal resources to help analyze that 
data, which NYSDEC has now provided to EPA. The EPA has begun its 
analysis, will have its scientists closely analyze data from NYSDEC?s 
2017 sediment samples, and expects to collaborate with the state in 
order to make joint findings and conclusions about the data.

EPA is also advancing a study of the floodplain in the Upper Hudson 
River where work on the floodplain first began in October, 2014 when 
General Electric (GE) agreed to conduct a Remedial 
Investigation/Feasibility Study (comprehensive study) of PCB 
contamination. Under this agreement, this study is investigating the PCB 
contamination in the 43-mile stretch of the Hudson River floodplain from 
Hudson Falls to Troy, New York. This study includes an evaluation of 
human and ecological risks, as well as potential long-term clean up 
solutions.

To date, this study has collected approximately 8,000 soil samples on 
more than 500 properties in the floodplain. Soil and stone covers have 
also been installed prevent exposure to PCBs and/or installed warning 
signs on several properties. These measures are temporary, pending 
completion of the comprehensive study and the selection of a final 
cleanup plan for the floodplain. EPA will decide on the final cleanup 
plan with input from the public.

In addition to these efforts, EPA Region 2 is positioning itself to 
further engage in assessing the Lower Hudson River stretching from 
Albany to New York City. The initial assessment -? from the 1990?s ? 
indicated that PCBs from the GE plant sites had migrated downstream and 
into the Lower Hudson River. Since then, EPA and NYSDEC have continued 
collection and evaluation of water and fish data throughout the Lower 
Hudson River. These data are shared between the agencies and evaluated 
collaboratively. Given that fish recoveries in a portion of the Lower 
Hudson River may be slower than expected, EPA will begin conducting 
supplemental studies to include collection of additional sediment 
samples and other information necessary to better understand PCB 
contamination in the Lower Hudson River (including additional sources of 
PCBs).

With respect to work that has already been performed, EPA Region 2 is 
reviewing input from NYSDEC, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, U.S. Department of the Interior, and New York State 
Attorney General?s office regarding the certification of completion of 
the remedial action, which includes dredging and habitat reconstruction, 
under the 2006 Consent Decree with GE.

Under the direction of Administrator Scott Pruitt, EPA has reemphasized 
the importance of the Superfund program as central to the Agency?s 
mission. The Agency will continue to aggressively pursue Hudson 
remediation efforts in coordination with its Region 2 office, while 
engaging with partners and stakeholders.

For more information about the EPA?s work on the Hudson River, visit 
www.epa.gov/hudson <http://www.epa.gov/hudson>.