
HICKS ISLAND PADDLE
Tuesday August 19 5:30 pm - 8 pm
A circumnavigation of this remote island boasting remnants of a menhaden fish processing factory dating back to the 18oos and a designated bird sanctuary.
MECOX BAY PADDLE
Thursday August 21 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Learn about this unique waterbody, Long Island's largest that is periodically open to the ocean, and its diverse wildlife.
ACCABONAC HARBOR TOUR
Wednesday August 27 5:30 pm- 8 pm
The classic tour of my favorite harbor.
EARLY BIRD SUNRISE PADDLE TO CARTWRIGHT ISLAND
Sunday August 10, 2008 5:30 am- 7:30 am
PLACE: Barnes Hole Road beach, East Hampton.
Weather permitting, we'll paddle the one mile crossing of Gardiners Bay to Cartwright Island, a private bird nesting sanctuary that is off limits to landing. We will circumnavigate this tiny but interesting island before returning, a 3 mile R/T.
CEDAR POINT FULL MOON TOUR
Saturday August 16 6 pm - 9 pm
Bring a picnic dinner for this paddle along Hedges Bank and around Cedar Point into Northwest Harbor. We'll stop to enjoy the sunset before continuing by the light of the moon.
All trips are led by naturalist Mike Bottini and are suitable for novice paddlers (no first-timers please... participants should have some paddling experience).
FEE: $20 per tour
RENTALS: Single kayaks = $30/tour; tandem kayaks = $50/tour (seats 2).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 631-267-5228 or e-mail mike@peconic.org to register and get directions.