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Manhattan Circumnavigation 2013
On July 27, Renee and I (Lynne) completed “Jerry & Steve’s Annual Manhattan Circumnavigation” (30 miles) with 68 kayakers. It took about 10 1/4 hours to complete, including breaks. From the launch, 7:15 AM, (Tubby Hook, Upper west side of Manhattan in the Inwood section) we paddled south on the Hudson on a strong…
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NACK Paddlers visit Old Inlet Fire Island National Seashore
There is a place on Fire Island in the wilderness area of the National Seashore called Old Inlet. It lies just about 2 miles west of the Ranger Station at Smith Point. The reference to old inlet comes from the fact that many years ago there was an inlet at that point. It fed water…
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The Jersey Paddler’s Paddlesport Show is this Weekend!
This weekend, the largest canoe, kayak and standup paddling show on the East Coast is taking place in Somerset, NJ. The show features manufacturers of kayaks, canoes, accessories, sportswear, paddling clubs professional instruction and expeditions, as well as lectures and video and slide shows of paddling trips, expeditions and paddling techniques. Paddlesport hosts over 100…
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“New” Old Inlet on Fire Island in Bellport Bay
Super storm Sandy certainly left it’s mark on Long Island. Perhaps one of the most significant changes was the re-opening of the “Old Inlet” area of Fire Island. The ocean now flows freely into and out of Bellport Bay with each tide cycle. Last fall, a short time after the storm, a couple of NACK…
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Help shape the future South Shore Blueway Trail
The South Shore Blueway Trail will provide a variety of opportunities and experiences for paddle users to explore the coastline and rich estuarine environment of the Hempstead Bays and South Oyster Bay. The South Shore Blueway Trail planning team will host a public Stakeholders’ Meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Village…
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Author Kevin Stiegelmaier at NACK February 2013 Meeting
Kevin Stiegelmaier, author of the recently published Paddling Long Island and New York City, will be our guest on February 7th at our next regular meeting. His latest work, subtitled “The Best Sea Kayaking from Montauk to Manhasset Bay to Manhattan” covers 50 paddling routes and destinations across all of Long Island and the New York…
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Hudson River Paddle to Bannerman’s Island
Just heard from Alex about the Hudson River trip from Cold Spring to Bannerman’s Island: On Saturday October 27th I joined the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club (www.yprc.org) to paddle up the Hudson from just above West Point to Bannerman’s Castle. The drive there was about 90 minutes and very enjoyable. There were 6 of…
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Leave No Trace…..NY Style
Over the years Dara and I have paddled by kayak or canoe numerous locations. We have canoed lakes and rivers in Vermont, the New Jersey Pine barrens and during my days in the service I canoed may of the lakes in North Carolina. Dara and I have kayaked the coastal waters of Florida and the…