Maybe it should be "March showers bring April flowers"?

At any rate, the gardeners have been hard at work, and Sebago's looking springy!

Staten Island Paddle May 4th

Tony and Walter have planned a wonderful paddle on Staten Island Sun. May 4th. It is in Raritain Bay from the Confrence house to Lemon beach suitable for paddlers of all abilities.

We will start at the pre- revolution Confrence House and continue on a paddle that will not feel like we are in NYC. Hopefully we can arrange a tour of the Seguine Mansion at our lunch and turn around spot, Lemon Beach. Please contact Tony or me if you are interested.

Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament May 3rd and May 4th

The Fifth Annual Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 3th, 2008. Last year's tournament was a great success, even though bad weather hindered the actual competition, over 200 kayak fisherman joined in on the many activities and the pre-fishing days had anglers enjoying the cooperation of all three targeted species - bluefish, striped bass and weakfish. More than 60 people attended the kayak fishing demo and learned about this great sport.

Even if you don't fish, this is a great chance to try out kayaks...many kayak companies will be there to let you demo kayaks, even the Hobie with the foot pedals.
On saturday is the contest, on sunday is just a fun day, with demos, etc.

for more info go to: click here

Hudson River Greenland Festival - Registration Now Open!

photo by Jack Gilman - the Hudson River Greenland Festival is a production of our friends at the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club!

Hudson River Greenland Festival
June 27-29th
Croton Point Park, Croton, NY

Registration is now open!

Come spend the weekend on the Hudson River at Croton Point Park, learning and refining traditional kayaking techniques. Instruction will be led by Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson of Kayakways. This is a small intimate group so registration is limited and fills up fast.

Do not delay and miss out on the opportunity to be part of the experience.

Sign up now: registration will be closed May 4th. Choice of cabins/tent sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with your registration.

Go to yprc.org for more complete information on the weekend as well as the registration form.

For more info, please contact Jack Gilman at hudsonsb@yahoo.com

* Check out the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club online athttp://www.yprc.org
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See you on the river!

More of Jack G.'s photos from last year's fun. I didn't make it last year because that was the weekend of the Sebago sailing clinic, but I'm happy to say I'll be joining in this year as part of Cheri & Turner's mentoring team. Can't wait!

Cheri Perry


Group shot


Turner Wilson


Mentor Maggie