*****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 Opening Celebration
Date: June 4, 2016 – National Trails Day
Location: Bay Park – Harbor Rd. & Marjorie Lane, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Time: 10AM to 2PM
Blueway Opening Celebration is supported by NY Community Bank Foundation
Blueway Waterproof Map presented by SUEZ Water
Featured Event: Blueway Inaugural Paddle
Activities awaiting locals and visitors include the following:
- 9:30am How to Pack a Kayak with Elizabeth O’Conner
- 9:45am Nassau County Executive Mangano officially opens boat ramp launch
- 10:00am Opening Remarks & Formal Dedication at Stage by Nassau County Executive Mangano and Assemblyman Kaminsky
- 10:00am Official Ribbon Cutting & Photo Opportunity at Beach Launch
- 10 – 2 Local Exhibitor Booths showcasing Blueway Attractions
- 10:30am Blueway Inaugural Paddle crossing a segment of the Blueway from Bay Park to Hewlett Point, and back. (Unload & setup at beach by 9:30)
- 10:30-12:30 Kayak Fishing Seminar with Hobie Fishing Team Member, Michael Dunne
- 11 – 2pm Family Kayaking by Freeport Kayak Rentals. Kayaks provided. Groups launch hourly.
- 11:30am Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga by Empire Kayaks
- 12:00pm Kayak Handling & Maneuvering Clinic with Elizabeth O’Conner
- 12:00pm Kayak EcoTour of Salt Marsh with marine biologist Kevin Rodger by Empire Kayaks
EXHIBITORS:
- Friends of South Shore Blueway
- K98.3 (10am – 12pm)
- SUEZ Water
- Town of Hempstead – Marine Nature Study Area
- Norman Levy Park
- Jones Beach & Theodore Roosevelt Park
- Long Island Traditions
- Eastern Mountain Sports/Carle Place
- Long Island Paddlers
- Kayak Fishing Association of New York
- North Atlantic Canoe & Kayak (NACK)
- Skudin Surf
- Waterfront Alliance
- Kevin Stiegelmaier, author Paddling Long Island / Paumanok Tours