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(631) 691 – 2396

or for Info ONLY – email  -  xlnick@yahoo.com  

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The Most Active  Kayaking Club on Long Island

 with OVER 100 Scheduled Trips per year

( more than all other clubs in the area combined!)

Scheduled Trips EVERY WEEKEND from April to October - (weather permitting).  The most economical way to learn kayaking SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY and progress from novice to expert. A great way to meet and socialize with other people who enjoy kayaking.

Use your own kayak or rent one at a discounted “members-only” price – there is a limited number of kayaks available for rental (reservations required – either way !)

2009 Membership Rates  -

$75 from January to December 2009

(MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE)

 

Non-Members Welcome   

FEE     $60  INCLUDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL

             $25 with your own equipment

 

ADULTS ONLY – members must be at least 18 yrs old  

Children allowed on private tours only.   - Click Here

Membership allows you to participate in all scheduled trips for FREE if you have your own equipment - If you need equipment, it can be rented for $40 (subject to availability - limited number - reservations required). For 2009 Schedule go to bottom of this page. Call 631-691-2396 for complete details on reserving rental kayaks.

Schedule is tentative – time and location may be changed if necessary and all trips are subject to cancellation by weather conditions or lack of enrollment, so you should confirm and make reservations even if you have your own equipment.

Difficulty Levels

Unless otherwise noted – All trips are  designed for beginners and No Experience is required.

For trips designated as “Intermediate” or “Advanced”,

Substantial experience is required and participation is ultimately at the discretion of Trip Leader.

 Any questions – call Nick at (631) 691-2396  

**SPECIAL  ***

Boats for Sale

For 2009 - there will be many newer, lighter boats available for rental. Check the Newly Updated   “Boats for Sale” section for several NEW, USED and COMPOSITE Boats

 

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FAMILY SPECIAL – FOR 3 OR MORE PEOPLE

 Book a 2 ½ -3 hr   PRIVATE  TRIP  ( you pick the date, time and location )

$65 per person – CHILDREN  WELCOME !

note: children under 16 usually should only be on a private trip

 

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from an Instructor with over 26 years experience

Licensed *** Certified *** Insured

  

All Scheduled Group Tours 

 Trip Fee - Free (Members)

Rental Fee - $40 (Members) 

Trip + Rental Fee - $60 (Non-Members) 

Tag Alongs (own equipment) $25

( except where otherwise noted )

NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Equipment, Instruction & Guide Included - RESERVATIONS ONLY*

*$20 Cancellation Fee if Less Than 24 hours notice

CALL ABOUT USED BOATS FOR SALE

 

NO UNESCORTED RENTALS

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What to wear: usually a bathing suit works best (this IS a watersport!)  You can wear shorts and a t-shirt or a warm-up suit or windbreaker over it – depending on the weather. You  will probably get a little wet. Wear either sandals or water shoes or old sneakers (not the ones you will drive home in). It’s always a good idea to have dry clothes in the car just in case you slip getting in or out of the boat!

 What to bring: a water bottle (MANDATORY ),  gloves ( if you blister easily), towel (leave it in the car), sunscreen, hat and insect repellant.  You can bring lunch if you like, although a light snack and drink are provided.  

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ALL TIMES & LOCATIONS ARE TENTATIVE.

CALL FOR CONFIRMATION, RESERVATIONS, & DIRECTIONS.

ALL TRIPS ARE DEPENDANT ON TEMPERATURE and WEATHER CONDITIONS and ADEQUATE  ENROLLMENT.

IF IN DOUBT, CALL BEFORE 8 AM FOR CONFIRMATION.

ADVANCED INSTRUCTION AND ROLLING LESSONS AVAILABLE PRIVATELY

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SCHEDULE 2009
JUMP TO:        MAY   JUNE    JULY     AUGUST     SEPTEMBER     OCTOBER
APRIL 4 -    Sat     11:00 am -   Alhambra Beach , Massapequa

APRIL 5 -    Sun    12:00 pm -   Connetquot River, Great River

April 11 -14  Assateague Island Trip - may pre-empt  the
April 11 & 12 Trips.

APRIL 11 – Sat     11:00 am – Center Island Beach, Center Island

APRIL 12 – Sun    12:00 pm -– Cold Spring Harbor State Park              

APRIL 19 – Sun    11:00 am -   Alhambra Beach , Massapequa

 APRIL 26 – Sun    11:00 am - Caumsett State Park, Lloyd Harbor           (GS)

MAY   2  - Sat      10:30 am  -  Osprey Park, Mastic

MAY    3   - Sun    10:30 am  -  Connetquot River, Great River

MAY    9 – Sat      11:00 pm -  Call for info                                                    (A)

MAY  10  - Sun     11:00 pm -   Bay Park, East Rockaway  

MAY   16  - Sat       2:00 pm  - Milburn Ramp                                                 ( LP)

MAY   17  - Sun    10:30 am  - Wantagh Park, Wantagh

MAY   23 – Sat      10: 00 am  - Call for Info                                                    (FC)
MAY   24 – Sun      10:30 am   - Caumsett State Park, Lloyd Harbor           (GS)

MAY   25 – Mon     10:00 am   - Connetquot River, Great River

    Memorial Day     1:30 pm     Connetquot River, Great River 

MAY 30 – Sat         10:30 am -   Carman’s River, Brookhaven

MAY 31 – Sun        10:30 am -   Alhambra Beach , Massapequa

JUNE     6 – Sat      10:00 am – Cold Spring Harbor State Park 

JUNE    7 – Sun     12:00 pm  - Stony Brook Harbor, Stony Brook

JUNE   8 – Mon     7:00 – FULL MOON TOUR – ADVANCED – Alhambra Beach

JUNE  13 – Sat      11:00 am  - Milburn Ramp                                                 ( LP)

 JUNE  14 – Sun    12:00 pm   - Bay Park, East Rockaway  

 JUNE   20 – Sat      9:30 am   -  Beekman’s Beach, Oyster Bay 

JUNE   21 – Sun     10:00 am -  Stony Brook Harbor, Stony Brook

JUNE   25  –Thur     11:00 am – Georgica Pond, Wainscott 

JUNE 27 – Sat 9:30 am Connetquot River, Great River 

                            1:00 pm Connetquot River, Great River (ADVANCED)

JUNE   28 – Sun     TRIPS CANCELED

JULY    4 – Sat        12:00 pm  - Stony Brook Harbor, Stony Brook

JULY    Sun         9:00 am   - Cold Spring Harbor State Park

                                 12:30 pm     Cold Spring Harbor State Park 

JULY  7  – Tue      7:00 pm  - FULL MOON TOUR – ADVANCED – Call for info  

JULY  11 – Sat     10:00 am    Forge River 

JULY 12 – Sun      10:00 am   - Connetquot River, Great River

                                  1:30 pm     Connetquot River, Great River

JULY  16 – Thur   12:00 pm   Shelter Island

JULY 18 – Sat        10:00 am  -  Alhambra Beach , Massapequa

JULY 19 – Sun       9:30 am   -  Beekman’s Beach, Oyster Bay

JULY 23–  Thur       1:30 pm – Georgica Pond, Wainscott

JULY 24 – Fri           6:00 pm – Sunset Paddle -  Alhambra Beach , Massapequa – ADVANCED

JULY 25  – Sat        10:00 am  - Connetquot River, Great River

JULY  30 – Thur      12:00 am   Shelter Island

AUG.    1 – Sat       9:00 am –  Stony Brook Harbor, Stony Brook

AUG.  2 – Sun      9:30 am  - Cold Spring Harbor State Park

AUG.  6 – Thur     11:00 am   Georgica Pond, Wainscott

AUG.  8 – Sat       11:00 am  - Bay Park, East Rockaway

AUG.  9 – Sun      11:00 am -  Osprey Park,  Mastic

AUG. 13 – Thur    12:00 pm – Shelter Island

AUG. 15 – Sat        9:00 am  - Alhambra Beach , Massapequa

AUG. 16 – Sun     10:00 am   - Connetquot River, Great River

                                  1:30 pm     Connetquot River, Great River

AUG. 20 – Thur      11:30 pm – Georgica Pond, Wainscott

AUG. 22 – Sat        10:00 am   - Milburn Ramp, Freeport

AUG. 23 – Sun      10:30 am -  Conscience Bay, Setauket

AUG. 27 – Thur      12:00 pm – Shelter Island

AUG. 28 –  Fri          6:00 pm  Sunset Paddle -  Lloyd Harbor – ADVANCED

AUG. 29 – Sat         1:00 pm   - Wantagh Park, Wantagh

AUG. 30 – Sun      10:30 am -  Osprey Park,  Mastic

SEPT      4 – Fri         7:00 pm  - FULL MOON TOUR – ADVANCED – Alhambra Beach 

SEPT   5 – Sat        11:00 am  - Cold Spring Harbor State Park

SEPT   6 – Sun       10:00 am  - Bay Park, East Rockaway

SEPT  7 – Mon - LABOR  DAY  10:00 am  - Connetquot River, Great River

                                                        1:30 pm  - Connetquot River, Great River

SEPT  12 – Sat       12:00 pm  -  Milburn Ramp, Freeport               (LP)

SEPT 13 – Sun      10:00 am  - Forge River, Mastic

SEPT 19–  Sat       11:00 am -  Call for info                                              (FC)

SEPT 20–  Sun       12:00 pm  - Lloyds Harbor
SEPT 26 – Sat          1:00 pm  - Bay Park, East Rockaway
SEPT 27 – Sun        10:30 am  - Alhambra Beach , Massapequa

*  *  *  *  FALL* * FOLIAGE * * TOURS  *  *  *  *

OCT   3  – Sat         6:00 pm FULL MOON TOUR – ADVANCED – Lloyd Harbor

OCT     4  – Sun       11:00 am  Call for info                                                  (A)

OCT    11  – Sun      11:00 am  Connetquot River, Great River

OCT    12  – Mon       11:00  Columbus Day – Sagg Pond Paddle

OCT    18  – Sun     11:00 pm  -  Call for info                                               (WNB)

OCT    26 – Sun     11:00 am  - Connetquot River, Great River