kayaking the liquid skies

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Please be there early to be in the water at 11:45 am. We will paddle south and enjoy the scenery and foliage. Tides at Verplanck (Tarrytown): Low 1:19 pm, 0.26', Hi 7:02 pm, 3.54', ebb 12:55 pm -1.6kts. Sunset 4:51 pm, moon Waxing Gibbous, We may stay on our side of the river to Croton for a break or cross the Hudson to stop at Haverstraw Bay Park for a stretch and break. Tides at Haverstraw: Hi 7:44 pm, 3.41'; Lo 2:07pm 0.10'. Depends on the wind and weather. Approximate distance on this trip 6-8 miles. Can extend if conditions permit and group willingness. We will have river assist on the way back.

Water temp 61F. Please dress for immersion- this is cold shock weather: wet/dry suits necessary, neoprene boots, skirts, gloves etc. PFD's must be worn and fastened at all times. Bring a change of clothes in a dry bag and take it with you. Pack water, lunch snacks, sunscreen anything you need for a day trip. You should know how to assist/self rescue.

Sea Kayaks & surfskis only over 14', no Canoe's, SOT's, SUP's, inflatables or pets.

Anticipated weather, sun with clouds, 55 - 57F, Winds WNW 3 kts- W 6 kts, gusts to 11 kts. Water temp 61F Verplanck, 59 F in Haverstraw. Dress for immersion. This is cold shock weather.
My cell if needed (845) 548-2198.

This is not a Liquid Skies event. Dates will be posted monthly. Any questions call NCC facility.

We are posting this to let all sea, recreational and white water kayakers know you can practice in nice warm pools. Olympic race pool (typically sea kayaks), 4' pool (typically WW kayaks), kiddy pool 0-2' (typically beginner rolling). Kayaks must be clean to enter the pool.

Time: 5 -8 pm Sundays.
Fee: $15 pre-registration by calling, (203) 270-4379 before (Saturday) otherwise $20 at the door.

Limited to 20 pre-registered and 25 people in the water. Its a 3 hr session and people are typically in the pool 1 - 1.5 hrs. If you arrive & the pool is at capacity you can wait and get in when someone leaves the water.
Place: Newtown Community Center
Address: 8 Simpson St., Newtown, CT 06470
Time: Sundays 5 -8 pm
Phone: (203) 270-4349.
Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

This is for self guided practice but private instruction is available by prior arrangement. Instructors are welcome to use the pool and bring clients. If there is enough interest, they may organize a beginner self rescue class and an organized cold water paddling seminar. Call NCC @ (203) 270-4379& put your name on the list (specifically if you are interested in Self-rescue sea kayaking, and/or Self-rescue white water, Coldwater padddling seminar, other (tell them what you want).

Directions: Drive around to the back of the building (if chain on the left side of the driveway is locked, drive around the right side of the building and don't worry about the "one way" or "do not enter" sign. Check in and pay at the back door (front entrance is locked). Unload your kayak and then move your car so others can unload.

ANNOUNCEMENT
PLEASE CHECK THE NEWTOWN COMMUNITY POOL WEBSITE ON THE MORNING OF THE SESSION TO CHECK FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS or their Facebook page.

Please only sign up here if you have paid in advance and are attending. We like to know how many of our members are going. In comments below please put the date you are going.

If you would like a wet exit, assisted/self rescue session, paddle smarter not harder session with Liquid Skies put your name in comments and I'll see if I can get enough people to organize it. The only Sunday I have available this month is Nov. 23, 2025.

Liquid Skies does not charge for events. The fee for the pool goes directly to the Community Center. Don't forget to tip the lifeguard.