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Dear Boathouse Volunteer

We have started the winter pool program at Riverbank State Park.  Details and
directions for the public classes are on the Boathouse website, under the
Programs page. http://downtownboathouse.org/programs.html
Check on the calendar for last minute closing or changes in time.

We will be hosting volunteer practice time in the pool from 3PM until 4PM on
Saturdays and 2PM to 4PM on Sundays.  If you want to come for the practice time
you must to be willing to help with the public class from 4:00 to 6:00, and help
clean-up and put away the equipment afterward.  If you missed the special
training session it's no problem, just come to the practice time and talk to the
volunteers running the program.

The sessions will run until March 28, 2009. Weekends when it is not running will
be posted on the website.

*********************

End of Season Downtown Boathouse Volunteer Party

The Boathouse volunteer party will be held on Friday, 21 November 2007,
6:30-9:30pm at the General Seminary in Chelsea, Seabury Auditorium:  440 21st
Street (bw 9th and 10th avenues--note new entrance). Check in at the front desk
and tell them you are going to the Boathouse party (they'll direct you to
Seabury Auditorium). Come celebrate the end of the season with us.

If you would like to help with the party, please send an email to
volunteer@.... While the Boathouse will be providing
traditional Boathouse fare, home baked desserts or snacks are always welcome.

See you on the 21st!

*********************
Tim Gamble writes
The Hudson River Paddling Guild is sponsoring a talk by the world famous kayaked
and filmaker Justine Curgenven on November 22 at Pier 66 at 6:00PM

Justine has produced the truely amazing series of "This is the sea" films. She
is also an accomplished expedition kayaked, and has written some great articles
in Sea Kayaker about some of them. She is one of the top paddlers in the world,
and this is a great chance to see her, and listen to her live.

Tickets are only $5!!! to reserve a spot send $5 to the HRPG's paypal account.
Just go to www.paypal.com, click on the send money tab, and send a $5 payment to
filmfestival@...

*********************
On a sadder note:

Dear Family and Friends of Mike Davis,

Here is information about the memorial service for Mike.  The memorial
service will be at the Floating the Apple boathouse on Pier 84 on 16
Nov, Sun, at 1100.  Pier 84 is near 43rd Street by the water on west
side.

We are currently arranging for a tent in case of inclement weather and
snacks and beverages for after the service.

A number requests please:

-         RSVP as soon as possible for if you will or will not be able
to attend (and how many)
-         Pass this information along to other close friends we may
have not been able to contact (note: this email is only being sent to
people who I know have already been notified about Mike's passing and
for whom I have email addresses).
-         Write up and email a description of a special or unique
experience involving Mike that we can compile and share with
everyone.
-         Let me know if you know of any musicians who could perform
during the memorial service.

Send Reponse to Mark Bates (Mike's nephew) at mbmindful@...

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Dear Boathouse Volunteer
We have the final result of the recent election for the new boar of Directors.
The results are as follows:
We sent out 49 ballots, and got 43 back.

Jeremy Hooper 	 43 President
Graeme Birchall 42 Secretary
Tatiana Caryannis 41 Treasurer
Taino Almestica 39 Asst. Secretary
Orlando  Condeso 39 Asst. Treeasurer

*********************
We only have 1 weekend left in our public program.  The last day of our season
will be Monday, October 13th, Columbus Day.
We are done with morning trips, on water classes and any afternoon programs. The
water is getting cooler but is still pretty warm but the air can often have a
chill. Dress appropriately
Thanks to everyone that made this season go as well as it has.
There are still a few things going on.

*********************
Details of Our End of Season Party and the Winter Pool Program  have not been
finalized.  There will be more info posted soon.
*********************
On Sturdy October 11th. New York Kayak will be running Cold Water Seminar at
Pier 40 at 10AM Anyone who is  the equipment, skills and risks of Cold water
should attend.
See:
http://shop.nykayak.com/BCU-3-Star-Assessment_c_73.html
for more details.

*********************

On Octorber 12th The New York Riverfest is happening. See
http://www.nywaterfest.org/ for more details. There are two events that will
take place at our Pier 96 location. One is the Big Apple Splash, that will
involve inflating rafts and launching them at Pier 96. The other is the a  kayak
"poker run" will have a stop at Pier 96.
There are also a number of events taking place at Pier 40, although these are
being coordinated by New York Kayak and we are not directly involved in any of
these events, except our normal public paddling schedule.

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We only have 2 weekends left in our public program. We are done with morning
trips, on water classes and any afternoon programs. The water is getting cooler
but is still pretty warm but the air can often have a chill. Dress appropriately
Thanks to everyone that made this season go as well as it has.
There are still a few things going on.

*********************
We have a group of Kids from Styvesant High School coming to Pier 40 at 3:30 to
paddle on Thursday,  October 2nd. (Weather Permitting) Any one who wants to come
down and help will be appreciated. thanks

*********************

The last monthly public meeting will be held at our Pier 96 Location on Tuesday,
October 7th. at 6:30PM

*********************

On Octorber 12th The New York Riverfest is happening. See
http://www.nywaterfest.org/ for more details. There are two events that will
take place at our Pier 96 location. One is the Big Apple Splash, that will
involve inflating rafts and launching them at Pier 96. The other is the a  kayak
"poker run" will have a stop at Pier 96.
There are also a number of events taking place at Pier 40, although these are
being coordinated by New York Kayak and we are not directly involved in any of
these events, except our normal public paddling schedule.

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Dear Boathouse Volunteer:

*********************
Last Sunday (9/14) marked the last public trip of the season. While the morning
harbor trips have ended, we are still open at all locations for our walk-up
public paddling program and still running our free Wednesday night classes
through October 13th.  We’re still busy on weekends and still need volunteers at
all of our locations, so please come down and help.

*********************

Pier 40 will be open for pubic paddling from 5pm-7pm all Thursday evenings in
September (weather permitting). Feel free to come by and help.

*********************

On Wednesday, September 17th, a group of kids and teachers from the Calhoun
School will be coming to Pier 96 at noon. If you can help out please email Tim
Gamble at tgamble@....

*********************

During the weekend of 20-21 September the Friends of Hudson River park are
holding a series of Shakespeare Performances. For details see
http://www.fohrp.org/fohrp2.php?screen=events#Shakespeare%20on%20the%20Hudson.
The organizers will be storing some props and costumes in the boathouse during
the week/weekend as a convenience. They will retrieve them on weekend afternoons
while we are open but will be putting things away after the performances after
we are closed. If anyone is planning on attending a particular performance or
expects to be at the boathouse late on Saturday or Sunday let us know so that we
can coordinate. Thanks.

*********************
Tim Gamble writes:
Hi Paddlers,

On Sept 25th, the Gowanus Dredgers are hosting their annual fundraising party.
This party is always a blast, and it raises a lot of money for the Dredgers, as
well as the organizations they support, Red Hook Boaters, Long Island City
Community Boathouse, and Staten Island Kayak Association.

See: http://www.gowanuscanal.org/

Please click on the link, and buy a ticket, then come to the party. It will
really help us with the planning if you can buy a ticket now so we know how much
food and drink to get.

Here are pictures from 2006:
http://www.pbase.com/jonathanbarkey/bluescruise

We had so much fun in 2007 we didn't get the pictures up yet.

It's really 2 parties in one. The early part of the evening is great for kids,
they can take a canoe ride, be entertained by the fun pirate lady, and get their
faces painted. Later in the evening there is more beer drinking, music, and
rabble rousing.

Beer and food is included, so you can't beat it, and there are chances to win
prizes.

*********************

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Dear boathouse volunteer:

On  Friday August 15th. Ballots for a new board of directors were mailed to all
paid members of the downtown boathouse. It is VERY important that you return the
ballot in the included, stamped envelope by September 15th. If enough ballots
are not received by the closing date the result will not count.  So PLEASE send
the ballots back as soon as you can.

It has bee brought to our attention that some of the ballot envelopes had the
Wrong zip code.
The correct address is:
Election Committee
Downtown Boathouse
P.O. Box 20214
West Village Station
New York NY 10014
*********************
Our regular Sunday New Volunteer paddles are going to be suspended for the
season as it is getting dark too early to head out at 6:30PM. We have also
finished with our weekday opening from 5-7 in the evening. Thanks for everyone
who helped out during the week. There are of course still wednesday night
classes at 6PM
*********************
For intermediate paddlers:
    At Pier 40, New York Kayak Company is going to conduct a BCU 3 Stars
Assessment on the third Saturday in September 2008. And there will be BCU 3
Stars' training classes available starting in the first week of September.
Everyone interested is invited to take this assessment.
contact NY kayak for more information. http://www.nykayak.com/

*********************
Ray Fusco Writes:

Dear DTBH volunteer,
Sept 5,6,& 7 is the first annual Northeast Canoe and Kayak symposium.  It is a
fun filled weekend offering instruction, presentations, boat demos and Friday &
Saturday night entertainment.

We are looking for volunteers to help us run the event.  We are happy to trade
you show passes for hours worked.  Duties like registration, set up, break down,
parking duties, information stand etc.
Please visit www.necanoeandkayak.org and email ray@... for
more
details.

Thanks,
ray
*********************
On Saturday September 6 there another free kayaking and rowing day at the
Brooklyn Bridge Park in Dumbo. The last event went great and was very busy. We
need volunteers to help with the next event on Sunday.

The program starts at runs from 2PM until 6 on Sunday.
For more info see
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=7807F568-FF00-454A-649A74D8\
94BC043E&navid=EE3D2621-3048-7098-AFB2FEDAB8C0CD7E

for more details

If you want to help just meet us at the park or email Tim Gamble directly:
tgamble@...

They plan to include kayaking and rowing in the new park, so far the
agency, and the conservancy have been very supportive of human powered
boating.
*********************
During several weekends in September there are going to a series of Shakespeare
Performances sponsored by Friends of Hudson River park. see
  http://www.fohrp.org/fohrp2.php?screen=events#Shakespeare%20on%20the%20Hudson
  for details.  They will be storing a few small things (props costumes in the
boathouse on weekends as a convenience. They will be retrieving them on weekend
afternoons while we are open. but will be putting things away after the
performances. After we are closed. If, at this point, anyone is planning on
attending a particular performances or  expects to be at the boathouse late on
saturdays or sundays in september. let us know so we can coordinate. Thaanks
*********************
On Saturday, September 16. the Little Red Lighthouse swim will be ending at our
Pier 96 location.
See:
http://www.nycswim.org/Event/Event.aspx?Event_ID=1809
for details.
the race starts and 2:15 so it is anticipated that they will arrive after our
public program is over however they may be setting up some equipment on the
dock, (mats, timing mats, swim boat, etc) while public program is still running.
they will also need access to the dock after the program ends so the gat should
not be locked at 6PM.
*********************
On September 17th. there is group of kids coming from the Calhoun School at
noon. If you want to help out email volunteeer@...
*********************
Tim Gamble writes:
Hi Paddlers,

On Sept 25th, the Gowanus Dredgers are hosting their annual fundraising party.
This party is always a blast, and it raises a lot of money for the Dredgers, as
well as the organizations they support, Red Hook Boaters, Long Island City
Community Boathouse, and Staten Island Kayak Association.

See: http://www.gowanuscanal.org/

Please click on the link, and buy a ticket, then come to the party. It will
really help us with the planning if you can buy a ticket now so we know how much
food and drink to get.

Here are pictures from 2006:
http://www.pbase.com/jonathanbarkey/bluescruise

We had so much fun in 2007 we didn't get the pictures up yet.

It's really 2 parties in one. The early part of the evening is great for kids,
they can take a canoe ride, be entertained by the fun pirate lady, and get their
faces painted. Later in the evening there is more beer drinking, music, and
rabble rousing.

Beer and food is included, so you can't beat it, and there are chances to win
prizes.
*********************
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Dear boathouse volunteer:

On  Friday August 15th. Ballots for a new board of directors were mailed to all
paid members of the downtown boathouse. It is VERY important that you return the
ballot in the included, stamped envelope by September 15th. If enough ballots
are not received by the closing date the result will not count.  So PLEASE send
the ballots back as soon as you can.

It has bee brought to our attention that some of the ballot envelopes had the
Wrong zip code.
The correct address is:
Election Committee
Downtown Boathouse
P.O. Box 20214
West Village Station
New York NY 10014


*********************

On Wednesday August 27th. A number (at most 6) high school students from
Suyvesant HS are combing by Pier 40 to paddle. if you want to help email
volunteer@.... if you would have time on wednesday Morning.

*********************
This Thursday, August 28th. Pier 40 is going to be open for pubic Paddling from
5PM- 7PM. It will be open all Thursday evenings in September (weather permitting
) feel free to come by and help

*********************

On Saturday September 6 there another free kayaking and rowing day at the
Brooklyn Bridge Park in Dumbo. The last event went great and was very busy. We
need volunteers to help with the next event on Sunday.

The program starts at runs from 2PM until 6 on Sunday.
For more info see
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=7807F568-FF00-454A-649A74D8\
94BC043E&navid=EE3D2621-3048-7098-AFB2FEDAB8C0CD7E

for more details

If you want to help just meet us at the park or email Tim Gamble directly:
tgamble@...

They plan to include kayaking and rowing in the new park, so far the
agency, and the conservancy have been very supportive of human powered
boating.

*********************
During several weekends in September there are going to a series of Shakespeare
Performances sponsored by Friends of Hudson River park. see
http://www.fohrp.org/fohrp2.php?screen=events for details.  They will be storing
a few small things (props costumes in the boathouse on weekends as a
convenience. They will be retrieving them on weekend afternoons while we are
open. but will be putting things away after the performances. After we are
closed. If, at this point, anyone is planning on attending a particular
performances or  expects to be at the boathouse late on saturdays or sundays in
september. let us know so we can coordinate. Thaanks
*********************


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Dear boathouse volunteer:

On  Friday August 15th. Ballots for a new board of directors were mailed to all
paid members of the downtown boathouse. It is VERY important that you return the
ballot in the included, stamped envelope by September 15th. If enough ballots
are not received by the closing date the result will not count.  So PLEASE send
the ballots back as soon as you can.
Thanks


*********************

On Monday August 25th. There will be a group from the The Hyde School coming by
from 10:30AM to 1PM coming by our Pier 96 location. If you can come by and help
it will be appreciated.

*********************
On August 23rd the Hoboken Cove boathouse will be running a free kayaking day at
the new Maxwell House Beach boathouse. See http://www.hobokencoveboathouse.org/
for more details

*********************

On Sunday August 24 there another free kayaking and rowing day at the Brooklyn
Bridge Park in Dumbo. The last event went great and was very busy. We need
volunteers to help with the next event on Sunday.

The program starts at runs from 2PM until 6 on Sunday.
For more info see
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=7805D892-FF00-454A-64957D59\
AD3E9E32&navid=EE3D2621-3048-7098-AFB2FEDAB8C0CD7E

for more details

If you want to help just meet us at the park or email Tim Gamble directly:
tgamble@...

They plan to include kayaking and rowing in the new park, so far the
agency, and the conservancy have been very supportive of human powered
boating.

*********************


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Dear boathouse volunteer:

We have posted the paid membership in the Pier 96 Boathouse office. If you can't
get to Pier 96 you can email volunteer@... and we can send you
a copy.  There will be a ballot for the new board of directors mailed to your
mailing address  with instructions by August 15th. PLEASE email your current
mailing address to volunteer@... so we can confirm that we
have the right address.

*********************
  We have a number of children's groups coming to Pier 96. If people have time to
come by and help, it will be appreciated.

On Tuesday, August 12 we have a group of kids coming from Ronald Mcdonald House
from  11AM until 2PM

The next day Wednesday August 13th we have a Harlem youth group coming from  1-4

On Monday August 25th. There will be a group from the The Hyde School coming by
from 11AM to 1PM

*********************
Tim Gamble writes:
On 8/16 we are doing another free kayaking and rowing day at the Brooklyn Bridge
Park in Dumbo. The last event went great and was very busy. We need volunteers
to help with the next event on Saturday.

See:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=EE3D2621-3048-7098-AFB2FEDA\
B8C0CD7E

This link might not work after email translation, but just google
"Brooklyn Bridge Park"

We already have some boats from the Downtown Boathouse at the park, and we will
bring more boats up from the Red Hook Boaters for the day.

The program starts at 11:30. If you want to help just meet us at the park at
11:00, or you can kayak up with us from Red Hook.

The trip up should be fun we will paddle right by two of the Waterfalls,
and what will eventually be the new Brooklyn Bridge Park in the East
River. We will also hit the Boathouse Dock at Governor's Island on the way back.

The schedule is as follows:
-10:00 Meet In Red Hook.
-10:30 Start paddling North.
-11:30 - 3:30 Run the free paddling event in Brooklyn in Dumbo.
-3:30 start heading back South.
-4:00 Stop at Kayak dock on Governor's Island. You can tour the island,
rent a bike, or just hang out. If you have never been there, you will
really enjoy it. Check out their website for details. www.govisland.org
<http://www.govisland.org>.
-5:00 Head back to Red Hook.
-5:30 Get to Red Hook and put the Boats away.

If you are interested in helping shuttle boats, or want to paddle along
with us please email me directly: tgamble@...
<mailto:tgamble@...>.

They plan to include kayaking and rowing in the new park, so far the
agency, and the conservancy have been very supportive of human powered
boating.

Tim...
*********************

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Dear Boathouse volunteer:

Yesterday, August 5th a list of paid members was posted in the office at the
pier 96 Boathouse. if you have paid your membership in 2008. You should make
sure you are on the list and email us your current mailing address so that we
can make sure we have an up to date address to mail a ballot on August 15th. If
you have paid and are not on the list let us know as soon as possible.

************
Sandy Sobanski writes:
If you volunteered as a swim kayak support kayaker for the Triathlon-please take
note-the party for tomorrow at 7pm has ben moved---- to a place across the
street from Dallas BBQ.    The new location is.....
Sambuca  20 West 72nd Street.  Italian food....
(Some pipe blew up the BBQ joint. Not a pretty image if you ask me.)
So there you go.
Thanks!
Sandy

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The visit to Pier 96 for filming happening tomorrow is aound 2PM rather than at
10 AM as originally announced on friday. So if you want to be on TV...

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Our annual Harrison Street Regatta and fun race will be held on Sunday, August
3rd at the Pier 96 Boathouse at 2pm. This year the race begins and ends at Pier
96, and as always, the second-finish wins the race. There will be food and
refreshments after. Our Pier 40 and 72nd St locations will close early to allow
all volunteers to participate. Mark your calendars!

*****************

Tim Gamble writes:

The Red Hook Boaters, Gowanus Dredgers, Village Community Boathouse, and
Downtown Boathouse are all working together   to do a program of free kayaking
in the what will eventually be the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

See:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=EE3D2621-3048-7098-AFB2FEDA\
B8C0CD7E

The first event is on August 2nd, this Saturday. We are going to paddle kayaks
up from Red Hook for the event.

The trip up should be fun we will paddle right by two of the Waterfalls, and
what will eventually be the new Brooklyn Bridge Park in the East River. We will
also hit the Boathouse Dock at Governor's Island on the way back.

The schedule is as follows:
-10:00 Meet In Red Hook.
-10:30 Start paddling North.
-11:30 - 3:30 Run the free paddling event in Brooklyn in Dumbo.
-3:30 start heading back South.
-4:00 Stop at Kayak dock on Governor's Island. You can tour the island,
rent a bike, or just hang out. If you have never been there, you will
really enjoy it. Check out their website for details. www.govisland.org.
We might stay longer if they will let us, or shorter if everyone wants to
get home.
-5:00 Head back to Red Hook.
-5:30 Get to Red Hook and put the Boats away.

If you are interested please email me directly: tgamble@....

*****************

NBC TV, is filming a segment about the Boathouse on Aug 5th at 10:00.

I'm not sure what they want to do, but more people is probably better than less.
On Aug 5th at 10:00 AM the NBC Today show is coming to the Pier 96 Boathouse to
film a segment about free kayaking in NYC. If anyone wants to come and try and
get on TV please stop by.

Since TV crews often change their schedules please give me your contact info,
and I'll let you know if they cancel or reschedule.


*****************
Sandy Sobanski writes:

If you volunteered at the Triathlon you are invited to Dallas BBQ on Agust 7th @
7 pm.  And pass the word.

27 West 72nd.    Courtesy of the Tri Nautica guys because they luved your stuff
out there that day...
Sandy

*****************

The next monthly meeting of the Downtown Boathouse will be on Tuesday, August
5th, at Pier 96, 6:30pm. A new volunteer orientation will follow the meeting.
Hope to see you there.

*****************

On August 11th, 2008 there will be an election for a new board of directors for
the Downtown Boathouse. If you are a paid member you will be mailed a ballot.
The list of members will close on August 1st so make sure you get your
membership in before then if you want to vote. The Boathouse bylaws are now
posted on the downloads section of the website.

Thank you
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Dear Boathouse volunteer:

This Saturday, July 26th, is City of Water Day, a convergence of events
happening on Governors Island, with paddlers from various groups in the area
paddling to the Island for the day. The Boathouse is leading a trip of 10
pre-registered volunteers with an equal number of public. This will replace the
regular Saturday morning trip. Please note that due to the nature of this trip
and the need for us to pre-register volunteers with the Waterfront Alliance and
Coast Guard, only the 10 volunteers the Boathouse has already signed up can go
on this trip. WMA has closed the registration so we cannot add any other
volunteers at this point. If you’d like to participate in the events on the
Island, you can take the ferry. For more information see
http://www.waterwire.net/~waterfr1/?q=node/45.

*****************

As the weather gets hotter, we get busier, which means that we’re often
short-handed, especially at 72nd Street. Even if you can only volunteer for a
couple of hours, please consider coming to any of our locations to give your
fellow volunteers a break from the heat or a break for lunch, or to help open
and close. If there are enough volunteers at pier 96, please consider going up
to 72nd street. We are also running a limited walk-up paddling program on
Governors Island, though we’ll probably not be able to run it this weekend given
how busy the dock will be.

*****************

New volunteer paddles are continuing Tuesday and Sunday evenings from Pier 96
following the public program. These are easy and short (1-2 hour) paddles aimed
to help our newer volunteers build up their skills and confidence on the river.
All active volunteers welcome.

*****************

Our annual Harrison Street Regatta and fun race will be held on Sunday, August
3rd at the Pier 96 Boathouse at 2pm. This year the race begins and ends at Pier
96, and as always, the second-finish wins the race. There will be food and
refreshments after. Our Pier 40 and 72nd St locations will close early to allow
all volunteers to participate. Mark your calendars!

*****************

As you will have seen if you’ve been paddling lately, we have an early arrival
of jellyfish in the Hudson River this year. Be mindful when working on your
paddling skills to avoid touching them, as they do sting!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/22/nyregion/22jellyfish.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion&or\
ef=slogin.

*****************

The next monthly meeting of the Downtown Boathouse will be on Tuesday, August
5th, at Pier 96, 6:30pm. A new volunteer orientation will follow the meeting.
Hope to see you there.

*****************

On August 11th, 2008 there will be an election for a new board of directors for
the Downtown Boathouse.  If you are a paid member you will be mailed a ballot.
The list of members will close on August 1st so make sure you get your
membership in before then if you want to vote. The Boathouse bylaws are now
posted on the downloads section of the website.

Thank you
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Dear Boathouse volunteer:

  We have a number groups coming to paddle at Pier 96 in the next few weeks. If
you are interest in helping please send email to volunteer@...

*****************
We have posted and amended Pubic Boat users list  and rules for using boathouse
boats outside the ebayment  on non boat trips In the log book at Pier 96. Pleas
review this if you plan to leave the ebayment in a boathouse boat. They will be
added to the website shortly.

*****************
Sandy Sobanski writes:

The NYC Triathlon is coming up!  July 20th!
Kayakers Needed For Swim Support! If you would like to volunteer....  
We will have 2 kayak swim support classes at the Downtown Boathouse.
Thursday July 10th 7 pm
Tuesday July 15th 7 pm
You must attend one of these classes, If you want to volunteer--we can even have
 a boat ready to go for you up at the start of the race-- that morning at the
79th Street Boat Basin.  
Contact  Sandy dragonsandy1@... to set up the orientation swim support
class and work out boat details.  

A little warning...The Triathlon folks need us there the day of the event-"on
the slightly early side"  Sunday July 20th.
Most likely the 4:30 am zone.  But--There will be good stuff to munch on before
you jump in your boat.... and the Triathlon folks give out nice goodie bags....
& throw a great party.
We will also need help paddling a group of boats up the day before from the DTBH
on Saturday July 19th at 11:00am.
And then.... help paddling a group of boats back after he Tri.
Thanks!
Sandy

*****************
Tim Gamble writes:

Hey Guys,

Thanks with all the help in Hosting Bryan, Lise-Anne, and Chewya.

Here is their blog entry that includes NYC:
http://reelwaterproductions.com/eastern-horizons/?p=9

They left some P&H t-shirts and hats at the boathouse, and I put them on
everyones boats and lockers in both boathouses so please look for them,
and share/exchange.

Hopefully we will be featured in their new DVD and get the fame we deserve!!!

Tim...

*****************
On July 26th. There is  convergence of events happening on Governors Island.
There will be a number of paddlers heading down for various groups on the Hudson
River, East River  New York Harbor will all be arriving on the island for the
day. There will be food, music and other events. The Boathouse is planning on
sending  around 10 experienced paddlers with and equal number of public. if  you
are interested. Send email to volunteer@downtown boathouse.org. We need to pre
register the  people who will be paddling.

*****************
Our annual Regatta and party will be Sunday, August 3rd at the Pier 96
Boathouse. Mark your calendar!

*****************
On August 11th, 2008 there will be an election for a new board of directors for
the Downtown Boathouse.  if you are a paid member you will be mailed a ballot.
The list of members will be available on August 1st for inspection. Make sure
you address is right. The bylaws of the boathouse are now posted on the
downloads section of the website.

Thank you
The Board of directors

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We have added some new lockers. There are still some mystery lockers by the east
door with no names on them. There is a high demand for lockers and regular
volunteers are still looking for lockers. So please only use one locker and when
we add new lockers, if you already have one please don't hop  to a new locker.
It makes it hard to keep track of things
**********************
Tim Gamble writes
  "Our very own Harry Spitz, local kayaking scene fixture is doing a large
art installation on Governors Island this weekend.
Forget about the waterfalls this is really really BIG...

The event is part of "Figment NYC - Big art works for airplanes and
helicopters."

They have turned over a huge amount of land to Harry and he will be
drawing large figures, but he won't tell us what, with a chalk marker that
is used for marking off sports fields.

The event is running all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There is a free
ferry to Governors Island that leaves every half hour on the half hour
from lower Manhattan."

Please note that you can not land at governors island unless you are part of a
pre-aranged trip. The Long Island City Community boathouse is doing a trip and
would be happy to host a pod of kayaks from the DTBH. If people are planning to
go Saturday or Sunday email volunteer@....

John McGarvey  of the LICCB writes:

So Gov Island is fine with a trip from the Downtown Boathouse, they just want to
know the exact-ish numbers.  Can you let me know if you will do a trip and the
number of kayaks?  That way I can firm up our numbers.

thanks,
~john

So we need people to know how many people are committed to paddling down

**********************
Our Monthly  Public Meeting for July is this Tuesday, July 1st at 6:30 PM. The
boathouse is open at 5PM
**********************
Adele Tan  writes:

New York Kayak Polo is hosting a couple of intro sessions at the Pier 66
boathouse, at West 26th St and the Hudson river.  The first, starting at 6pm on
Wed 7/2, is for beginner kayakers and will include wet exits from a decked boat
and assisted rescues.  The second, from 6pm on Tues 7/8, is for people who have
some kayaking experience and are comfortable in decked boats.  Bring a change of
clothes and a lock for the lockers.  Please also bring your ACA number or $5 for
the single-event insurance fee.  We would appreciate it if people could send an
email to "nykayakpolo@..." for which session they plan to attend so we
have an idea of numbers (but last-minute drop-ins are ok).
  **********************
On July 2nd we will be hosting some kids from Ronald McDonald House from 11AM
until 2PM. if you want to help out email Sandy Sobanski at
dragonsandy1@...

**********************
Sandy Sobanski writes
Please just take note that on July 20th The NYC Triathalon will need kayakers to
do swim support. If interested-please contact Sandy Sobanski to work out the
details....     dragonsandy1@...      201 963 6293
No experience required. We will have a training class or two-- and use a mix of
sit-on-top kayaks and deckboats available through the DTBH.  Or--use your own
kayak...
There are always nice Nautica goodies given out to kayakers-and they throw a
rocking party afterwards.
Thanks!
Sandy
**********************


And Finally if you are paddling down to have a look keep in mind this:

!!!!!  NOTICE TO ALL SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS, KAYAKERS AND  CANOERS  !!!!!

The NYPD Harbor Unit would like you to inform your members of the danger of  
navigating to close to the NYC Waterfalls Displays.

Due to the powerful pumps below the surface, small craft can be  pulled into
its draft.

It is recommended that all small craft, kayaks, and canoes keep a good  
distance from the marked area near the falls.

If there are any questions please call the NYPD Harbor Unit @  (718)765-4100

I would also ask that a representive from each organization please contact  
Detective Mike Murphy or Detective James Beck at (212)987-3855 to acknowledge  
reciept of this alert.

YOU SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN


Michael Murphy
Detective
NYPD Harbor  Unit

**********************

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Dear Boathouse Volunteer:

If you haven't noticed The east door to the boathouse has been fixed. Everyone's
key should be working now. If your key is not working, please let us know by
sending mail to volunteer@...

******************

We have started our weekday 5PM -7PM public program at Pier 96. If you have time
drop by and help.  With this we are also doing new volunteer paddles on Tuesday
evening after the public program. At 7 we will go out for short 1 or 2 hour
paddle at an easy pace. These are easy paddles for new volunteers intended to
get new volunteers some experience on the river. We will be back before dark.
All are welcome

******************

We also have a number of programs happening on various days in July. Most of
these are programs with numbers of kids in the ebayment. Let us know if you want
to help by sending email to volunteer@...

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This Friday's School group has cancelled.

There is nothing going on this Friday that needs help.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help

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Dear Boathouse Volunteer

The monthly public meeting is today at 6:30 PM. at Pier 96. There was a mistake
on the website calendar that said it was June 10th. Hope to see you tonight.

*****************

Tomorrow we are hosting the first meeting of the Stuyvesant High School Kayak
club at our Pier 40 location at 4PM. We are expecting 3 or 5 students.m We could
use a few volunteers to help out.  If you have time to drop by and help out for
a couple of hours send email to volunteer@... and let us know.

*****************

Also this  Friday we are anticipating hosting group of 4th grade students at
Pier 96 around from about 10 until around 2. If you can help out send email to
volunteer@...

********

One again there will be a new volunteer paddle   on sunday at 6PM at Pier 96. 
All are welcome.

Thank you
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Dear Boathouse Volunteer

First I would like to thank everyone for helping out over the memorial day
weekend. For the first time in a number of years the weather was great for all 3
days. All 3 locations mostly had lots of volunteers and we put hundreds of
people on the water who all had a great time. So Thanks to everyone for helping
out and I hope people had a good time as well.

**********************

We could still use some extra help at 72nd both for opening, closing and to
during the day to make sure people get a chance to take a break.
We would like to suggest that if there lost of people at Pier 96, Say 6 or more,
people or a couple of people should take a bike ride up to 72nd, just for an
hour, or so or if the currents are right paddle a drifter up or have two people
take up a double and use it in the program up there for an hour or so. Thanks

**********************

  We have pretty high demand for lockers for volunteers at Pier 96. The volunteer
lockers are located by the east door and between the private boat slots. We are
trying to get a few more lockers. Until we get more no one should be using more
that one locker.
There are also a number of lockers without names and we don't know who is using
these.  If your name isn't on your locker please put it on the locker. In a
couple of weeks, any lockers that have no name on them will have the locks cut
off the contents removed, and they will be assigned to the active volunteers
waiting for lockers.
if you have locker without a name on it. and for some reason can't get to the
boathouse in the next few weeks. Let us know where and what kind of lock so we
don't cut the lock off.

**********************

We are going to start our short new volunteer paddles again from Pier 96. These
will be short, about an hour or 2, paddles aimed at new volunteers getting some
experience on the river. All are welcome. We will aim to launch the first one on
Sunday June 1st, after the public program is over at 6.  We expect people to
take the decked in boats and not sit on top boats. You do not need to be on the
authorized boat user list.
  If you are unqualified or uncomfortable in decked boat let us know and we will
work on training and comfort. This trips are, of course weather permitting.
If you are interested in leading these new volunteer trips let us know

**********************

Finally our June Monthly Public Meeting will be this Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:30PM
at Pier 96. Hope to see you there.
There will be a short orientation for new volunteers following the meeting

thanks

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Dear Boat House Volunteer

To everyone who registered for this saturdays CPR/First Aid class. thanks. We
are closing registration as of now (thursday). We are full.

*****************
Our season will open in just under 2 weeks, On May 17th. We hope to see everyone
at one of our 3 locations. Remember we are 100% volunteer organization, so we
need volunteers. In particular first thing in the morning, which is 9AM at Pier
40 and pier 96 and 10AM at 72nd street, We tend to be shorthanded, especially
early in the season.

****************
At pier 96. If any garbage needs to be put out it must be in the clear plastic
Trash bags provided by the Hudson River Trust. They won't collect it otherwise.
****************
Also a reminder that everyone hasn't signed a waiver for 2008 needs to do so
before getting on the water.

thanks

the Downtown Boathouse Board of Directors

Dear Boathouse volunteer

We have moved 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.

THIS IS THE LAST EMAIL BEING SENT OUT USING THE OLD 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.
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.

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 Your 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.

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

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

*******************
The first monthly meeting of the Downtown Boathouse will be held on Tuesday, May
6 at Pier 96. Come at 6:00PM to catch up with friends. Meeting called to order
at 6:30PM. ALL are welcome. The web site for the 2008 season is up. Please
visit the calendar at http://www.downtownboathouse.org/calendar.html.

*******************
The Boathouse is going to run a CPR/First Aid class for our volunteers. The
class will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 10AM to 4PM. The Boathouse will pay
for the class, but we encourage any volunteer who can afford it to become a
member of the Boathouse and make a $50 membership contribution to help us offset
the costs for the instructors, materials, and certification.

Membership is not required for the class, it's optional.  See:
http://www.downtownboathouse.org/membership.html   for a detailed description of
our membership policy.

The class will be held at:
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
1 Clarkson Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-5228
Cross Streets: Clarkson Street & 7th Avenue South
Directions: By subway: #1 to Houston Street; A, B, C, D, E, F, V trains to
W. 4th Street

We start right at 10AM, and could go as late as 4PM, but will probably finish
earlier. The Boathouse is providing pizza and soft drinks for lunch.

This class is for active volunteers. One of the requirements for our permit from
the Trust is that some of the volunteers running the Boathouse will have current
CPR and First Aid training. The class is equivalent to the American Red Cross
certification, and accepted at organizations
like the BCU, ACA, PADI, etc.

You may be able to get a reimbursement or stipend from your employer for taking
the class.

Please confirm your registration by emailing volunteer@....
Please write "CPR registration" in the subject line.  It is first come first
served...

*******************

Our season will open in just under 2 weeks, On May 17th. We hope to see everyone
at one of our locations.

*******************
The water is warmer (mid 50's) but precautions should still be taken for cold
water. This would also be a good time to review the boathouse public boat use
policy. it can be downloaded at
http://downtownboathouse.org/downloads/pub_boat08.pdf. It is also posted in the
front cover of the log book kept at the desk at Pier 96.
*******************

Thank you
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at 6:30PM. ALL are welcome. The web site for the 2008 season is up. Please visit
the calendar at http://www.downtownboathouse.org/calendar.html.

*******************
The Boathouse is going to run a CPR/First Aid class for our volunteers. The
class will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 10AM to 4PM. The Boathouse will pay
for the class, but we encourage any volunteer who can afford it to become a
member of the Boathouse and make a $50 membership contribution to help us offset
the costs for the instructors, materials, and certification.

Membership is not required for the class, it's optional.  See:
http://www.downtownboathouse.org/membership.html   for a detailed description of
our membership policy.

The class will be held at:
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
1 Clarkson Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 242-5228
Cross Streets: Clarkson Street & 7th Avenue South
Directions: By subway: #1 to Houston Street; A, B, C, D, E, F, V trains to
W. 4th Street

We start right at 10AM, and could go as late as 4PM, but will probably finish
earlier. The Boathouse is providing pizza and soft drinks for lunch.

This class is for active volunteers. One of the requirements for our permit from
the Trust is that some of the volunteers running the Boathouse will have current
CPR and First Aid training. The class is equivalent to the American Red Cross
certification, and accepted at organizations
like the BCU, ACA, PADI, etc.

You may be able to get a reimbursement or stipend from your employer for taking
the class.

Please confirm your registration by emailing volunteer@....
Please write "CPR registration" in the subject line.  It is first come first
served...

*******************

Our season will open in just under 2 weeks, On May 17th. We hope to see everyone
at one of our locations.

*******************
The water is warmer (mid 50's) but precautions should still be taken for cold
water. This would also be a good time to review the boathouse public boat use
policy. it can be downloaded at
http://downtownboathouse.org/downloads/pub_boat08.pdf. It is also posted in the
front cover of the log book kept at the desk at Pier 96.
*******************

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Dear Boathouse volunteer:

This Saturday, April 12th will be cleaning & organizing day at Pier 96 and 72nd
Street. If you want to help out, volunteers will be at Pier 96 from 10am and at
72nd Street from 1pm. Come catch up with friends and help us get ready for the
2008 season.

**************************

It is now officially Spring. Please remember that although the air will get
warmer, the water will remain dangerously cold for a long time (it is currently
about 45 degrees). NO ONE should be going out with out proper, training,
clothing, and authorization. Read about cold water safety:
http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/expertcenter/coldwater/Coldwater-1.shtml\
.


**************************

The first monthly meeting of the Downtown Boathouse will be held on Tuesday, May
6 at Pier 96. Come at 6:00PM to catch up with friends. Meeting called to order
at 6:30PM. ALL are welcome.  The web site for the 2008 season is up. Please
visit the calendar at http://www.downtownboathouse.org/calendar.html.

**************************

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

**************************

We are moving to new system for sending out volunteer emails. This is being done
for a number of technical reasons that we don't need to go into, but is
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.

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

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Dear Boathouse volunteer:

This Saturday, April 12th will be cleaning & organizing day at Pier 96 and 72nd
Street. If you want to help out, volunteers will be at Pier 96 from 10am and at
72nd Street from 1pm. Come catch up with friends and help us get ready for the
2008 season.

**************************

It is now officially Spring. Please remember that although the air will get
warmer, the water will remain dangerously cold for a long time (it is currently
about 45 degrees). NO ONE should be going out without proper training, clothing,
and authorization. Read about cold water safety:
http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/expertcenter/coldwater/Coldwater-1.shtml\
.

**************************

The first monthly meeting of the Downtown Boathouse will be held on Tuesday, May
6 at Pier 96. Come at 6:00PM to catch up with friends. Meeting called to order
at 6:30PM. ALL are welcome.

The web site for the 2008 season is up. Please visit the calendar at
http://www.downtownboathouse.org/calendar.html.

**************************

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

**************************

We are moving to new system for sending out volunteer emails. This is being done
for a number of technical reasons that we don't need to go into, but is
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.

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

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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

**************************
We have finished our pool program at Riverbank State Park for the year. We would
like to thank everyone who took the time to help out with the program this year.
It is now officially spring. We have no more paddling events until May. Please
remember that although the air will get warmer, the water will remain
dangerously cold for a long time (it is currently around 42) NO ONE should be
going out with out proper, training, clothing and authorization.

**************************

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
**************************

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!

If you are hoping to do this trip using boathouse boat, remember NO ONE is allow
to take a boathouse boat out of the boathouse (except paddling it out of course)
with out EXPLICIT permission of the board.

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

**************************
We have finished our pool program at Riverbank State Park for the year. We
would like to thank everyone who took the time to help out with the
program this year.
It is now officially spring. We have no more paddling events until May.
Please remember that although the air will get warmer, the water will
remain dangerously cold for a long time (it is currently around 42) NO ONE
should be going out with out proper, training, clothing and authorization.

**************************

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
**************************

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!

If you are hoping to do this trip using boathouse boat, remember NO ONE is
allow to take a boathouse boat out of the boathouse (except paddling it
out of course) with out EXPLICIT permission of the board.

Thank you
The Downtown boathouse board of Diretors

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


**************************
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!


**************************

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

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


KAYAKING LOCATION         WAIVERS   %%%%
  =======================   =======   ====
  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         	 %%%%%
  =======================  	 =======
  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
  =======   =========   ==================================
  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.

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/
There is also a link to the BBS 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 any way. 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 a 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. There should
not be too many emails during this period.

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

This announcement will precede all volunteer email until May 1st

**************************
Again a reminder:

HUDSON RIVER PADDLERS GUILD in partnership with
HUDSON RIVER PARK presents the U.S. Premiere of
THE TEVA REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL
Prize-winning international films featuring white water
and sea kayaking adventures, documentaries and spoofs.

and the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance's Film
CITY OF WATER
A documentary about the future of New York City's harbor

SATURDAY, February 16th and
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th
4:00 - 11:00 PM, Pier 66 Boathouse, Hudson River Park

The films are spectacular and attendees will also:
Mingle with fellow paddlers at a fun film and party event
Have opportunities to acquire paddling products and services at a discount

Tickets $10/$15 includes free food and beverages
For complete program, tickets and information:
http://www.HRPG.net

In addition they are looking for some people to help out doing things like
serving popcorn/drinks etc.
You will still have to spend $10 for admission but the but there is free
food and drink all day and a light dinner. If you want to help out send
email to Bill@....
If you have any paddling adventures you would like to add to the
festival, a short slide show, presentation- 5 to 8 minutes. Also Mail
Bill@....
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Dear Boathouse volunteer
If you are looking for something paddling related to do in the depths of
February:

The Hudson River Paddlers Guild, in partnership with the Hudson River
Park Trust presents



                     THE TEVA REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL

                                                 AND

                                      "CITY OF WATER"

This event includes the United States Premier of prize-winning
whitewater and sea kayaking films from around the world, sponsored by
TEVA and hosted by New York River Sports at Pier 66 in NYC!

For the very first time in New York City a unique film festival will
show exclusively kayak documentaries and shorts.  The content ranges
from sea kayak expedition footage, spoofs and satires, to wild river
white water action video and more.    The screenings will also
featureCity of Water, a documentary produced by the Municipal Arts
Society and the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, about the future of
New York City's waterfront.

The films are spectacular, but as if that wasn't enough, you will also:

•       Have a great time at a fun film and party event.

•       Mingle with friends and meet other area paddlers for future
paddling plans … get to know paddling enthusiasts who are members of
organizations and lists such as NYCKayaker, The NYC Downtown
Boathouse, Sebago Canoe Club, Yonkers Paddle and Rowing Club, ConnYak,
American Canoe Association (ACA), British Canoe Union (BCU), Hudson
River Watertrail Association, New York Kayak Polo, New York
Outriggers, Floating the Apple and others.   Meet representatives from
companies who offer paddling products, training and tours in the NYC
Metropolitan area.

•       Chances to win or bid on paddling products and services at a discount.

•       Opportunity for Supporting Organizations and area paddlers to
exhibit slides of their trips and adventures.

•       Support local paddle sports -- any revenue generated over
costs will go towards sponsoring more community-building events and
activities.

Eat, drink and be merry – the perfect antidote for the February paddling
blues!

For festival schedule, ticket purchases, directions and more, please
visit   http://www.hrpg.net -- and take a quick tour our new site, still
under construction, but full of info about the Festival and the Guild!

SO PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

        SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 th

                               AND

         SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th

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