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What happened to Spring??
Thought March was supposed to ‘come in like a lion’, not MAY ! Oh well. Just a short trip summary to report here to you that neither snow nor sleet nor gloomy, cold, rain-threatening May days will keep us from getting our boats, blades & bodies into the water. The 54° degree water at the Northport boat…
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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…
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Dinghy Shop Kayak Test Drive Weekend May 14 & 15
The Dinghy Shop will be hosting their annual Kayak Test Drive Weekend on May 14th and 15th. This is a great on water event that allows paddlers to try out a wide variety of kayaks and paddles back to back. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current kayak, add to your fleet, or seeking out…
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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…
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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…
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Massapequa ‘Mini-Moon’
Well, it may have been the smallest moon we will be seeing in 2016, but the same can’t be said for the turnout for last nite’s sunset/fullmoon outing. We had eight paddlers show up at the ramp at J.J.Burns & launch right on time @7pm. Expectations were understandably low due to concerns about the North…
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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…
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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…
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