NEWS AND UPCOMING COURSES:AUGUST KAYAK TOURS 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. — posted by mike on 7/28/2008KAYAK INSTRUCTION Learn paddling, bracing, maneuvering and rescue skills, and build confidence for future trips and explorations. Kayaks, lifejackets and paddles will be provided. EAST HAMPTON Location: Alberts Landing Beach, Amagansett Eligibility: Minimum age = 10 Fees: $100 Each program consists of 3 two-hour classes: Program 1: August 4, 5 and 7 (M-T-Th) [10:00 a.m. - noon] Program 2: (ADULTS ONLY): August 11, 12, 13 (M-T-W) [6 pm–8 pm] SOUTHAMPTON Location: Long Beach, Noyac Eligibility: Minimum age = 10 Fees: Resident $100 Non-Resident $110 Each program consists of 3 two-hour classes: ADULTS ONLY Program: August 4, 5 & 6 (M-T-W) [6:00 - 8:00 p.m.] YOUTH & ADULT Program: August 12, 13 &14 (T-W-Th) [10:00 a.m. – noon] — posted by mike on 7/28/2008Thursday Evening Kayak Tours5:30 pm - 8:00 pmJuly 10 Long Pond, Bridgehampton July 17 Shinnecock Bay, Southampton Village July 24 Mecox Bay, Water Mill July 31 Sag Harbor Coves August 7 Sebonac Creek, North Sea August 14 Sagg Pond, Sagaponack SPONSORED BY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN PARKS & RECREATION. 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: $25 per tour for Southampton Town residents; $35 for non-residents. Kayak Rentals are available: Single kayaks = $30/tour; tandem kayaks = $50/tour (seats 2). REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 631-728-8585 to register. — posted by mike on 6/19/2008TUESDAY EVENING KAYAK TOURS 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm July 8 Northwest Harbor July 15 Georgica Pond July 22 Napeague Harbor and Hicks Island July 29 Three Mile Harbor August 12 Accabonac Harbor Join one or all five tours of East Hampton’s scenic waterways, and discover some of the flora and fauna of our local marshes, ponds, and estuaries. All trips are led by naturalist Mike Bottini and are suitable for novice paddlers (no first-timers please... participants should have some paddling experience). SPONSORED BY THE EAST HAMPTON REC CENTER. FEE: $25 per tour for East Hampton Town resident; $35 for non-residents. RENTALS: Single kayaks = $30/tour; tandem kayaks = $50/tour (seats 2). REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 631-329-6884 to register. — posted by mike on 6/19/2008June ProgramsOcean Beach WalkThursday, June 12 8am - 10am We'll take a leisurely walk along the ocean beach in Amagansett and discuss some of the unique ecological aspects of this dynamic environment. We'll take a close look at Piping Plovers, and perhaps some newly hatched chicks, Sanderlings, dune and beach vegetation, and anything interesting that might have washed ashore overnight. Fee: $20/person (bring a friend for free). Meet at the end of Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett. Moonlight Long Pond Paddle Saturday, June 14 7pm - 9pm. This trip is on the Long Pond as in the Long Pond Greenbelt and is sponsored by the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt. We will paddle to the far end of the pond in daylight, if water levels permit, and return by moonlight, providing the skies are clear. FREE. Rentals available: $30 single kayak; $50 double kayak and canoe. Walking Dunes Field Trip Tuesday, June 17 9am - 11am My favorite spot! We should see orchids and beach heather in bloom, Fowler Toad tadpoles ready to metamorphose, and perhaps box turtles laying eggs. Meet at the end of Napeague Harbor Road. Fee: $20/person (bring a friend for free). Contact Mike at mike@peconic.org or 631-267-5228. Accabonac Paddle Saturday, June 21 9 am - 11 am A short morning paddle on the longest day of the year. We will look at Horseshoe Crabs, which have been mating and laying eggs, Osprey nests, the many fish-eating birds that reside or hunt in the harbor, and we'll keep an eye out for Diamondback terrapins. Fee: $20/person (bring a friend for free). Rentals available: $30 single kayak; $50 double kayak and canoe. Meet at the end of Landing Lane. — posted by mike on 6/01/2008
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