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PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!
Its the 4 of July weekend so lets paddle a day before the holiday.
Please get there early to park, change and be ready to launch at 11:30 am.
This is a very scenic paddle of islands, a light house, shore birds depending which direction we go. We may crossover to LI, Sands Point beach. In the past we saw dolphins & occasionally seals. Please be flexible, conditions determine where we go once we're out in the sound. Tides at New Rochelle - Hi tide 1:50 pm, 7.09'; Lo tide 7:43 pm, 1.02', ebb 11:23 am, slack 2:46 pm, sunset 8:23 pm, moon waning gibbous.
Meetup will not let me change the map pin. The kayak dock is near the exit of the Orchard Beach parking lot on Park Dr. We do not launch from the beach.
Note the Parking fee has gone up: $12 on weekends, $10 during the week. 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.
Intermediate paddlers only please, This is not for beginners, 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.
Approximate distance to be covered 10-14 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.
Please be kind, anyone who signs up and is a no-show 2X w/o changing their RSVP will be put on a waitlist for future outings and only allowed if space permits.
Check back the Friday before to see anticipated weather.