Author: nackayak

  • South Shore Blueway Grand Opening

    South Shore Blueway Grand Opening Event By Rhonda Moziy The June weather on Saturday the 4th was perfect for the South Shore Blueway Grand Opening Celebration. Sunny, warm, clear skies and high 80’s. Bay County Park in East Rockaway was filled with a vast amount of kayakers, paddle boarders, a huge swan paddleboat and many…

  • Port Jefferson EMS First Aid and CPR Training

    When you’re on the water or on a remote shore it’s a given that it will be a while before help can get there.  That’s why First Aid and CPR training is so important.  That’s why NACK has again teamed up with Port Jefferson EMS  to provide initial training and/or recertification for our members. All…

  • South Shore Blueway Trail Grand Opening Event

    *****Preliminary Information***** The South Shore Blueway Trail is a safe, legal network of water access points for human-powered boats and beachable sail craft, which allows people to experience the natural, scenic and cultural wonders of Long Island’s South Shore, while protecting wildlife and habitat and the safety of trail users and all mariners. South Shore Blueway Grand…

  • Happy Hobie Day at Empire Rescheduled to April 30

    Update: Beautiful weather on Saturday so we’re moving the Kayak Fishing Seminar and Hobie Demo Day to Saturday April 30! Empire Kayaks in Island Park will host HAPPY HOBIE DAY this Sunday May 1 Saturday April 30 10am-2pm.  Join them for a free demo of all the great Hobie products! The new Hobie Mystery product, the…

  • Guided Eagle Tour on the Carmans River

      Guided Eagle Tour on the Carmans River by Ron Scall    On April 16th Paul treated a group of about 15 paddlers to a beautiful day on the Carmans River in search of 2 pairs of majestic Bald Eagles.  As an added bonus Paul enlisted Joy Cirigliano…  the Atlantic Flyway Projects Coordinator, for Four Harbors…

  • Hudson River Greenland Festival

    Just got this from Jack Gilman. The 10th Annual Hudson River Greenland Festival will be held Thursday, June 23rd through Sunday, June 26 at Croton Point Park. Meals, lodging, and all instruction included — strokes, rolls, rescues, and fun races for adults and youths, ages 8 and up. Greenland paddle-carving workshop on Friday with Don…

  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check

    Article By Rhonda Moziy On Saturday, April 9th NACK had some very special guests from the Coast Guard Auxiliary join us for an enlightening and informative presentation. This special event took place at Town of Babylon Sport Fishing Education Center (Cedar Beach Marina), Ocean Parkway in Babylon Two members from Division One Bayshore/Babylon Coast Guard…

  • South Shore Blueway Grand Opening June 4 2016

    The Grand Opening celebrates the community effort and support that helped make the water trail a reality. The South Shore Blueway is a collaborative project by state, county and local government agencies, conservation organizations, volunteer groups, and the paddle community. It took years of advocacy and tireless work. NACK members have participated in each phase of trail…