 |
Re: New to Kayaking,Staten Island,NY
Posted by Rachel (68.39.150.163) on February 01, 2006 at 15:21:38
In Reply to: New to Kayaking,Staten Island,NY posted by Jack on February 01, 2006 at 05:01:32
the first thing i would suggest is for you to stay out of the water while it's still cold, but you probably already know that since you've been a jetskier for so long
you may be able to find some pool sessions or basic kayaking instruction that will allow you to get in your boat in a warm and safe environment
you're not far from Newark so maybe you could consider the following pool session (posted on the NYCKayaker mailing list by Tim Gamble, thanks Tim)
i'll probably try to get to this one too
good luck - rachel
The Eleventh Annual Rutgers-Newark
KAYAK INTRO &
SKILLS PRACTICE
ROUNDUP
** No prior Kayaking Experience Required **
** WARM indoor Olympic-sized Pool **
Saturday, February 25th
1pm to 4:30pm
(show up anytime for all or some of this period)
INEXPENSIVE EARLY PORTUGESE DINNER TO FOLLOW
IN NEWARK'S FAMED IRONBOUND DISTRICT
* Children (who can swim) Welcome *
NOTE: YOU MUST PREGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, FEB 22
If you have never been in a kayak before and would like to try one in a safe
warm environment (a large heated olympic-size indoor pool), or have
kayaked before but would like to learn or practice safety skills
(e.g, wet exits, re-entry, or rolls), please come join us for this
annual event.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
* Practice paddling skills
* Practice safety techniques: exits, re-entry, rolls
* Watch rolling and paddling videos
* Meet local whitewater and seakayaking enthusiasts from NJ & NYC area
* All in a warm heated Olympic sized pool
The event and boats and informal lessons are all free, but those
without Rutgers ID need to pay $5.00 guest pass for entry to
facility (volunteer kayak instructors are free).
We will have an assortment of kayaks to try and use but if you have
your own kayak, you are encouraged to bring it (please let us know if
you will bring a kayak)
PORTUGESE BANQUET AFTERWARDS:
Kayaking followed by optional early inexpensive Portugese dinner in
Newark's famed Ironbound district from 5 to 7pm. Located just a few blocks
from Newark Penn Station, makes for easy return to NYC by PATH or NJTRANSIT.
* Bring cash (probably less than $20) for dinner. No checks or Credit Cards.
PRIOR RSVP/REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY WED 2/25:
Should be emailed to both:
"Craig Ritz, Rutgers Aquatic Director" critz@andromeda.rutgers.edu
"Mark Gluck" gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu
Please indicate:
1) Your prior kayaking experience and level (if any).
2) If you will bring a kayak or need to borrow one.
3) Will you stay for dinner.
4) Names of everyone in your group (if more than just you).
GETTING THERE:
Golden Dome Athletic Center Pool
Rutgers-University Newark
42 Warren Street (corner of Washington)
Newark, NJ
Newark is 15 minutes by NJ Transit train from NY Penn Station (at
34th & Eight Avenue). On Saturdays, trains leave NY Penn Station
approximately every 20 minutes. The Rutgers-Newark campus is only a
10-15 minute walk from the train station, or 2 stops on the local
trolley.
Driving directions, campus map, & Newark City Map:
http://gluck2.rutgers.edu/html/more_info.html
|
Responses
- Thanks Rechel Jackie 18:12:51 02/01/06
(0)
- forgot to mention Rachel 15:28:32 02/01/06
(0)
|
