PLEASE NOTE: Halloween Witches paddle, costumes encouraged but not mandatory.
Please get there in time to unload and park your car. Do not block the launch. Set up on the side or in the grass. We will be in the water @11:30 am. There are no facilities/outhouses at this launch. Come early and have lunch by the water or eat earlier.
The Location pin is not exact - the launch is on Creek Rd near Franklindale Ave. Creek Rd turns into Market St after that.
Tides at New Hamburg, Low 6:29 am, Hi 12:14 pm, flow 11:27 am, slack 2:06 pm.
Let's paddle the Creek to the right to see how close we can get to the waterfall, then reverse and paddle the beautiful marsh toward the Hudson by New Hamburg. There are turtles, and lots of shore birds.
All kayaks 12' and longer can join us, but only sea kayaks minimum 14" go into the Hudson depending on conditions. Smaller kayaks can wait in the creek. No SOT's, inflatables, surfski's OK. PFD's must be worn.
This is a short paddle approximately 5 miles, we can extend it by going up or down the Hudson a bit depending on the the group.
Dress for immersion, the water is cold, pack a change of clothes in a dry bag, (skins/wets suits) minimum, dry suits encouraged. Pack a fleece. You should know how to assist/self rescue. Everyone is responsible for themselves. PFD's must be worn, no PETS allowed on Liquid Skies paddles. Bring lunch, snacks, water etc.
Please only sign-up if you are going. Those who are no shows 2X will be put on a wait list in the future and only allowed if there is room. Please be kind.
If you haven't paddled with us this season you will be asked to sign a waiver.
No rentals available, you must have your own boat/equipment.
Call Linda (845) 548-2198 if you have any questions.
Approximate water temp in the Hudson @ Newburgh is 61F. Check back the day before for a weather update.
Please update your RSVP if you can't make the new, earlier start time.