{"id":3834,"date":"2016-05-05T10:28:49","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T14:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/get-the-nack.org\/?p=3834"},"modified":"2016-05-05T10:28:49","modified_gmt":"2016-05-05T14:28:49","slug":"south-shore-blueway-trail-grand-opening-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/get-the-nack.org\/?p=3834","title":{"rendered":"South Shore Blueway Trail Grand Opening Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*****<strong>Preliminary Information<\/strong>*****<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/southshoreblueway.com\/news\/grand-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\">South Shore Blueway Trail<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> is a safe, legal network of water access points\u00a0for human-powered\u00a0boats and beachable sail craft, which allows people to experience the natural, scenic and cultural wonders of Long Island\u2019s South Shore, while protecting wildlife and habitat and the safety of trail users and all mariners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/get-the-nack.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/logo2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3835\" src=\"https:\/\/get-the-nack.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/logo2.png\" alt=\"logo2\" width=\"342\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/get-the-nack.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/logo2.png 342w, https:\/\/get-the-nack.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/logo2-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Shore Blueway Grand Opening Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Date:\u00a0 June 4, 2016 \u2013 National Trails Day<\/p>\n<p>Location:\u00a0 Bay Park\u00a0 &#8211; Harbor Rd. &amp; Marjorie Lane, East Rockaway, NY 11518<\/p>\n<p>Time: 10AM to 2PM<\/p>\n<p>Blueway Opening Celebration is supported by NY Community Bank Foundation<\/p>\n<p>Blueway Waterproof Map presented by SUEZ Water<\/p>\n<p>Featured Event:\u00a0<em>Blueway Inaugural Paddle\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Activities awaiting locals and visitors include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9:30am How to Pack a Kayak with Elizabeth O\u2019Conner<\/li>\n<li>9:45am Nassau County Executive Mangano officially opens boat ramp launch<\/li>\n<li>10:00am Opening Remarks &amp; Formal Dedication at Stage by Nassau County Executive Mangano and Assemblyman Kaminsky<\/li>\n<li>10:00am Official Ribbon Cutting &amp; Photo Opportunity at Beach Launch<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; 2 Local Exhibitor Booths showcasing Blueway Attractions<\/li>\n<li>10:30am\u00a0<strong>Blueway Inaugural Paddle\u00a0<\/strong>crossing a segment of the Blueway from Bay Park to Hewlett Point, and back. (Unload &amp; setup at beach by 9:30)<\/li>\n<li>10:30-12:30 Kayak Fishing Seminar with Hobie Fishing Team\u00a0Member, Michael Dunne<\/li>\n<li>11 \u2013 2pm Family Kayaking by Freeport Kayak Rentals. Kayaks provided. Groups launch hourly.<\/li>\n<li>11:30am\u00a0Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga by Empire Kayaks<\/li>\n<li>12:00pm Kayak Handling &amp; Maneuvering Clinic with Elizabeth O\u2019Conner<\/li>\n<li>12:00pm Kayak EcoTour of Salt Marsh with marine biologist Kevin Rodger by Empire Kayaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>EXHIBITORS:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Friends of South Shore Blueway<\/li>\n<li>K98.3 (10am \u2013 12pm)<\/li>\n<li>SUEZ Water<\/li>\n<li>Town of Hempstead \u2013 Marine Nature Study Area<\/li>\n<li>Norman Levy Park<\/li>\n<li>Jones Beach &amp; Theodore Roosevelt Park<\/li>\n<li>Long Island Traditions<\/li>\n<li>Eastern Mountain Sports\/Carle Place<\/li>\n<li>Long Island Paddlers<\/li>\n<li>Kayak Fishing Association of New York<\/li>\n<li>North Atlantic Canoe &amp; Kayak (NACK)<\/li>\n<li>Skudin Surf<\/li>\n<li>Waterfront Alliance<\/li>\n<li>Kevin Stiegelmaier, author Paddling Long Island \/ Paumanok Tours<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*****Preliminary Information***** The South Shore Blueway Trail is a safe, legal network of water access points\u00a0for human-powered\u00a0boats and beachable sail craft, which allows people to experience the natural, scenic and cultural wonders of Long Island\u2019s South Shore, while protecting wildlife and habitat and the safety of trail users and all mariners. 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