kayaking the liquid skies

This is not a Liquid Skies Event, just posting so paddlers can find out about it. Please register on their site and then put your name to waitlist. After your acceptance write in comments & I'll move you to going.

For all info on classes, lodging, registration etc. please go to:
Cross Currents Sea Kayaking | Kiptopeke Symposium

There are many classes to choose from at all levels from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced with great instructors, housing etc.
Check it out.

This is a paid event and all money goes to Cross Currents, Liquid Skies does not charge for outings.

THIS IS AN AMAZING BUCKET LIST TRIP, PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST BEFORE SIGNING UP!

We are a having a private tour by Resilience Paddle Sports just for Liquid Skies members. This paddle is for experienced paddlers only with sea kayaks 14' minimum with 2 bulkheads. No SOT's, SUP's, Inflatables, Canoes etc. You must know how to assist/self rescue and be able to paddle 10 miles in a day with possible wind, boat traffic, waves and stay together in a pod.

We will paddle from Hoboken to the magnificent Statue of Liberty, Ellis Is and around the downtown area. Seeing these sites from the water in a kayak gives an entirely different perspective. You will love how special this is. Please bring radios if you have them.

Unfortunately, its a very early launch as tides wait for no one. Please get there early (no later than 6:15) to get your boat unloaded at the launch, Shipyard Marina, Pier 12, Sinatra Dr. North, Hoboken, NJ. After unloading we will park across the street at Independence Garage, (2) 12th St, Hoboken, NJ. There is a fee to park and you pay at a kiosk. We must be in the water @ 7:15 am to catch the tides.

Resilience Sports is giving us a guide, Noelle, to navigate the Battery, ferries etc for no charge, with the understanding that we will give a donation to their non-profit 501C3 that serves teaching youth on kayaks and SUPS as well as their educational program for students. They usually charge $100 pp for this tour so I'm asking everyone to please give a donation of at least $50 to Resilience Paddle Sports. You can take if off your income taxes as charity. Feel free to give more if want. Liquid Skies doesn't charge. All monies go to Resilience Paddle Sports.

Everyone starts on the waitlist, if I don't know you & you haven't paddled with us before, you must call me (845) 548-2198 to answer a few questions. No guests, everyone must sign up for themselves and all start on the waitlist. Limited to 8 persons. I need to know by Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 for a headcount. Any fewer than 5 and it will be a no go. If there are more than 10 interested I'll check to see how many they'll allow.

Please only sign up if you are able to join us. Don't take a spot from someone else. Thank you, and please be kind. Lets enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

Check back the Friday before for a weather update.

LAUNCH: 41.48055684552899, -73.34980546966652
199 Main St South, Rt 133 by the bridge, Bridgewater, CT
(not the Pond Brook launch)

Please get there early to be in the water at 10:30 am. Sea kayaks 14' minimum, no SOT's, SUP's, Inflatables, Surf Skis OK. You should know how to assist/self rescue.
Lunch will be at Lovers Leap. Approximate distance is between 11 & 13 miles and we will be maintaining a moderate pace with extended periods of non-stop paddling. You must be able to keep up with the group. Dress appropriately, bring water, and lunch. After the paddle please join us at Ferris Acres Creamery for some delicious ice cream. Only 10 minutes from the launch, 5 minutes from the highway.

Please only sign up if you are coming.

This paddle is a gathering of people enjoying a common interest, not a guided tour, there is no paddle leader, so your personal safety is your responsibility alone. Paddle at your own risk, and by going on this paddle you knowingly accept all responsibility for your own safety.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!

Please get there early to park, be ready to launch at 10:00 am.

This is a beautiful paddle thru islands, possibly a lighthouse and maybe crossing over to the LI side or visiting Hart and City Is. We've observed a pod of dolphins, and seals while paddling here as well as schools of fish boiling at the surface.

Tides: Low 8:33 am, 0.33'; Hi 2:40 pm, 8.83', slack 9:38 am, ebb 12:03 pm, slack 3:41 pm. Sunset 6:22 pm, moon waxing gibbous.

The kayak dock is near the exit of the Orchard Beach parking lot on Park Dr. We do not launch from the beach. Parking is free after Labor Day. You may have to enter thru the exit. Bathrooms are by the boardwalk (straight back in the parking lot to the right of the playground) go there 1st after entering and then proceed to the launch area. Unload your boat on the side in the grass, do not block the launch area, then park your car in the lot. See 1st pic for google map launch site.

Experienced paddlers only please, sea kayaks 14' minimum. No SOT's, SUP's, Inflatables, rafts, or pets - surf skis OK. You should be able to paddle 10+ miles in a day at a pace and know how to paddle with waves, winds, wakes, boat traffic and how to self/assist rescue. We may cross over to Long Island's north shore side.

We will decide which direction to go once we're on the water. Please be flexible & kind. Approximate distance to be covered 10 - 12 miles.

We will be crossing boat channels, please stay together and cross in a pod so we are visible to the boat traffic and give them a way around us.

Weather can change at any time so please be flexible as paddle conditions can change.

Bring water, lunch, snacks, change of clothes anything you need for a day trip. Pack a change of clothes in a dry bag in your kayak and have a polar fleece to keep warm in case of a swim.

Waivers must be signed if you haven't paddled with us this season. My cell if needed (845) 548-2198.

Check back the Friday before to see anticipated weather.