Dear Boathouse volunteer:

We are moving to new system for sending out volunteer emails. This in
being done for a number of technical reasons that we don't need to go
into, but it necessary.
We are going to be using a bulletin board system. If you wish to keep
receiving Volunteer email after May 1st you must register your email
address at
http://downtownboathouse.org/phpBB2/
The address of the BBS is also on the volunteer page
If you encounter an error please try again.

Please read the Welcome forum for an overview of the forums and what is
available and how to register or have yourself removed from the system.

You don't have to put a real name in but you do need to put in a real
email address and you will receive a confirmation email to verify your
email address that you must reply to to activate you account You email and
membership is not made public in anyway. If you post to a forum your
username is shown and you can receive email or a private message at your
username. People sending you message will still not see your email address

Although this is a bulletin board you do not need to post anything, read
any forums or do anything beyond register to continue receiving boathouse
volunteer emails.

This would also be a good time to renew your boathouse membership for
2008. Have a look at http://downtownboathouse.org/membership.html for
details of membership

As of March 1st we will begin sending out email using the new system. As
well as continuing to use the old system until May 1st. What this means is
that for the months of March and April, if you have registered for the new
system you will be receiving two copies of the volunteer emails for those
two months. We are sorry for the overlap and inconvenience.

REMEMBER. IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER BY MAY 1ST, YOU WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE
ANY MORE DOWNTOWN BOATHOUSE EMAIL

This announcement will precede all volunteer email until May 1st


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From Lee Reiser:

DELAWARE RIVER SPRING TRIP '08
This year's trip will be modified to accommodate the
Down Town Boathouse Volunteers and their guests.

I'm planning a trip on New York's other big river, the Delaware, on
Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd & 4th. We will start from Lackawaxen PA, on
Sat. morning at 9:00 am sharp, immediately following a safety briefing at
8:30 am. We will travel down stream to Sparrowbush, NY (22 miles - 4 hours
float time). The higher the river, the faster it is, so it may take less
time to finish than at normal river levels.
At this time of year the river is very swift and cold consisting of 7-8
sets of class 1&2 rapids, so wet or dry suits are a must as well as extra
paddles, PFDs and spray skirts. Throw ropes, tow ropes, VHF radios and
whistles are also a good idea. For the safety of all novices, we will
generally take a line of descent out of the most severe rapids, but those
who are advanced will be allowed in the large standing waves. In addition,
there will be a safety meeting before launching as well as a brief before
each set of the different rapids. There are rocks in the river, which we
will do our best to avoid so, a plastic boat is preferable to wood or
glass. I use a 17 foot sea kayak. The scenery beautiful! We have seen many
bald eagles and other wildlife on the trips throughout the years, so bring
your cameras.

Drive time from the GWB is 2 hours to northernmost point, which is
Narrowsburg, NY.

SAT. DIRECTIONS
Meet 8:00 am Sparrowbush
We will be meeting in Sparrowbush, NY. Take the Palisades Parkway north,
to I-87 north, to Rte. 17 west, to I-84 west, to the Port Jervis exit,
follow Rte. 6 west through town. Then, take Rtes. 97/42 North.
Routes 97/42 eventually split. Stay on 97. Just past the 97/42 split, look
for a small wooden sign which reads - SPARROWBUSH, NY STATE FISHING
ACCESS. Make a 45 degree left at that sign onto a street called Hook Rd.
Follow down to the end. Here, we will need to transfer kayaks and gear and
leave some vehicles in order to retrieve those transport vehicles, which
will be left 22 miles upriver.
We will then proceed North on 97 to the Roebling Bridge and turn left over
the bridge. At the end, make a right turn and follow road around to the
Zane Grey Museum. The launch is directly in front. There is a deli nearby
to obtain breakfast or lunch and to use their facilities.

SUN. DIRECTIONS
Meet 8:00 am Narrowsburg
Follow paragraph one above. Stay on 97 North, past the Roebling Bridge.
Follow signs for Narrowsburg (at blinker, leave 97 and bear left for Rte.
652). Just past the only traffic light, look for the Tusten Theater and
turn right at the Landers Campground sign (across from Chinese
restaurant). If you cross over the Delaware, you've gone too far. We will
have a shorter trip on Sunday to be determined.
Bring your camp gear if you want to camp Sat. eve in Narrowsburg, at
Landers Campgrounds. This will be our base of operations. They have a
3-sided, wooden lean-to for around $18/person (tents OK, but not needed).
Contact them at 845-252-3925 from 9-5 or 24/7 at:
www.landersrivertrips.com

Please RSVP - ASAP by phone Home (845) 352-0162 Cell: (914) 374-7954 or
e-mail
LEE060@...
YOU MUST CALL WITH YOUR PLANS BEFORE SAT. IN ORDER TO FACILITATE SHUTTLE
TRANSPORT.
There is no cell phone service north of Sparrowbush. This is an
individual, not a group event. I will not assume any liability for this
trip. You must have proper gear and have advanced or intermediate
experience to do this trip. Join at your own risk.
Hope to see you there!


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The web site for the 2008 season is up. The calendar is not yet complete.
Numerous more events will be added when the dates are finalized

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Here is a brief overview of Last years Usage
A detailed view can be downloaded at
http://downtownboathouse.org/downloads.html


KAYAKING LOCATION WAIVERS %%%%
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Pier 40, West Village 5,232 24%
Pier 96, Clinton Cove 6,149 28%
72nd St. Riverside Park 9,529 43%
Hoboken – Sinatra Park 865 4%
Jersey City Reservoir 278 1%
Riverbank Park pool 47 0%
Total 22,100 100%


NJ DATE COUNTS

KAYAKING LOCATION DATE WAIVERS
======================= ====== =======
Hoboken – Sinatra Park Jun/10 177
Jun/24 236
Jul/08 227
Jul/21 225
Jersey City Reservoir Jul/07 278
Aug/04 96
Sep/08 92


PIER 96 WAIVER ANALYSIS

RESIDENT LOCATION %%%%%
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Overseas 0.7%
Other USA 10.3%
Other NY State 3.7%
NJ 6.7%
NYC, Staten Island 0.3%
NYC, The Bron 2.7%
NYC, Queens 7.0%
NYC, Brooklyn 7.7%
NYC Manhattan above 42nd St 45%
NYC Manhattan below 42nd St 16%

The 3 Zip codes around Pier 96:
ZIPCODE %Kayakers Boundaries
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10023 6.7% W60th to W76th * Central Park West
10019 11.3% W49th to W59th * 5th Avenue
10036 5.0% W41st to W48st * 5th Avenue
or 23% or the users of Pier 96 were from 41st to 76th Streets on the west
side

thanks to everyone who helped out last year.