Hello Kayakers,

    A great weather forecast is in store for this weekend!  The humidity will be cut down and no risk of thunderstorms at all for Saturday! For experienced paddlers I highly suggest the RED HOOK tour with the additional bonus of seeing some of those URBAN WATERFALLS on Gov . Island.

We are running a STATUE OF LIBERTY ( SOL) tour on Sunday. NOTE: The SOL tour is now 4 hours and has a pitstop at a little beach at Liberty State Park . So, bring a good snack and maybe your camera.

 FOR BEGINNERS:  If you had PB 1 then think practice session , RESCUES session or N/S tour..

 If you have not had PB 1 then there is a class offered at 2PM on both Sat and Sun..

If you are visting or just want to give kayaking a good try with a small lesson included please think TOURIST TOUR.. We do this on Sit on Top and/or REC kayaks so bring plenty of Sunblock.

 CREDIT PACKAGE HOLDERS!—PLEASE think about using some of those Credits you bought. Its mid season now and their are plenty of offerings on the schedule.

THE PIER 66A BARGE/FRYING PAN BISTRO/BAR/APRES KAYAKING center is OPEN!!! Regulars you know what I’m talking about. New people you must try it out . The views on the upper deck on the west end are outstanding, food is good, and they have DRAFT BEER this year! Hoohyah!.

Hello Kayakers,

 First off , I want to congratualate all the recent Paddle Basics 1 graduates of the last couple months. There has been a consistent high quality of attention and potential and progress. I sincerely hope the majority of you continue to hone your new found skills with PRACTICE SESSIONS, CLASS 1 OR 2 SUNSET AND NORTH/SOUTH TOURS and/or 79th St. Boat Basin excursions.  If you are spending time out of town , please consider finding a kayak outfitter and paddling wherever you are. A last and sort of least, use broomstick or outstretched towel and practice your FULLBODY Torso Rotating techniuqe on your lving room floor and increase your muscle memory.

EQUIPMENT/GEAR NOTES:  One of th best pieces of gear to invest in when you are starting out in kayaking is good FOOTWEAR. Visit the EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports), Patagonia, or Paragon Sporting Good Stores and find some good fitting watersport footwear that protects the whole foot, dries fast , and fits well.  Barefoot and flip flop style footwear does not cut it for trips where we have to get out of the boat on shorelines that are variable in their make up. Fottwear that do NOT have super thick soles or are prone to falling off are also more comfortable in the boats,

RASH GUARDS ( like for Surfing) and/or breathable synthetic shirts and shorts are also good choices for consistent padde outings.

HEADLAMPS!!–are going to be required for the upcoming 4th of July Paddle this week so please acquire a good set ( at least water resistant) this week.  They will also be required for an upcoming NIGHT Statue of Liberty Trips ans later season sunset tours. Once again EMS, Paragon, Campmor, or perhaps REI online.

4th of JULY—OK–first of all, this trips is reserved for EXPIERENCED kayakers who have been out with us in NYC Harbor on numerous trips and feel VERY comfortable with their skills( this includes RESCUES) Progessional kayakers are also welcome. This is NOT a trip for beginners or intermediates who have not paddled at night in susbstantial to big waves with strong currents and significant boat traffic This year we intend to cross river and go to the Jersey side as we understand that the LIberty Fireworks have been curtailed. the Jersey side should give us a good view of the “bomb bursting in air” over Manhattan. 

We will need to weather the “storm” of recreational boats and ferries rushing back up river after the fireworks are over. This will combine skill and patience as we MUST wait for the proper opportunity to cross the river back to NYC and me committed to moving quickly and positively in that endeavor/ We would intend to be on the river between 8 and 8:15pm We wil be gathering around 7:15pm at the boat house to sort it all out.

 Contact the office for further details from Tuesday  July 1 onwards..

Lastly , there has been great demand to see the new URBAN ART WATERFALLS near the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Governors Island.  Please note that trips labled RED HOOK and MANAHATTAN ( as in circumnavigation) do see one of the sets of Waterfalls. More adventures that are desginged to go see the waterfall will be created and announced here.. Because they are up the EAST River they require good paddling skills so beginners are encouraged to build up their capacities to be able to go on one of these trips this season.

  Happy 4th to All

  Cheers

   Eric

Hello current and future kayakers,

 We are all going to be blessed with beautiful weather this weekend. Perfect paddling weather it seems. Trips will run based on the printed schedule and on DEMAND. Please sign up as soon as you can for the offerings on the schedule based on your abilities. EVERYONE should read the following Q&A called “How to Get Started with MKC” to determine what class or trip to take.

SUSHI tourers must come with a decent waterproof bag and a change of clothing to get into on the beach BEFORE we go into resteraunt. We must go “James Bond” style (going from wetsuit to Tux..but not that far:)) Also bring a towel.  

Hope to see you soon and Happy Memorial Day!