Paddle from Lasher Park to Ramshorn Creek & Roecliff Jansen Kill!

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE SIGNING UP!

Lasher Park is at the end of Anchorage Rd. Unload kayaks at your parking spot or in the grass away from the ramp. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE RAMP. Bring a cart/wheels if you have them.

DETAILS:
We'll launch at 11:00 am to make high tide at Ramshorn Creek. Tides at Germantown: Hi 1:11 pm, 4.2', Low 7:46 pm, -0.16'. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH TO GET YOURSELF READY. This event is tide dependent and we will not wait. There are no bathrooms at the park but the Stewarts Shop at the corner of 9G & Main St. in Germantown has a public restroom.

We head North and will cross over on the Hudson to Ramshorn-Livingston Sanctuary (a tidal creek) that winds thru for about a mile. Many bird species as well as beaver and other wildlife frequent this area. We'll stop for lunch and a break. The takeout is a small dock. We'll help each other get out on the dock & move the boats out of the way. We can have lunch & check out the observation tower.

On our way back south we'll cross over to our side and go into the Roeliff Jansen Kill, a major tributary of the Hudson that was the traditional boundary between the Native American Mahican and Wappinger tribes. Roeliff Jansen Kill is less that 2 miles from the launch, so if you're tired you can always go directly back to Lasher Park.

Total distance to be covered approximately 10 miles.

Kayaks must be 14' minimum, no SOT's, Inflatables, surf ski's ok. You should know how to assist/self rescue and be able to paddle 10+ miles at a pace. Everyone is responsible for themselves. The Hudson can get choppy at times, know your limitations. PFD's must be fastened and worn at all times on the water, skirts highly recommended. No pets. Pack a change of clothes, lunch, water, anything you need for a day trip.

Check back the Friday before for a weather update.

No dogs are allowed. Please leave your pets at home.

Please only sign up if you are serious about joining us. No-shows will be put on a waitlist in future and only allowed if there is room. If you haven't paddled with us this season yet, please sign a waiver. Please be kind.
My cell if needed (845) 548-2198.