Greetings Colleagues!

THERE IS A TIME CHANGE FOR ARRIVAL

THE CANOE COMPANY BUS PICKUP IS AT 08:30 AM AND THAT MEANS YOU NEED TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 08:00 - 08:15

OTHERWISE YOU WILL MISS THE BUS!!!!

Sunday, 21 August 2022!!!

This is a 5.5-mile, easy paddle on the beautiful Nissequogue River riding the outgoing tide that takes approximately 2.5 hours.  We will meet/park our cars at 8:30 am at Nissequogue River State Park where the bus will take our group to put in at Paul Given County Park ("The Bull") and the trip will between 9:00 - 9:30 am.  The trip ends at Nissequogue River State Park where we will enjoy a barbeque/picnic.

Not into the water? 

You absolutely are welcome to just come for the picnic!

Here are the important highlights:

• 8:00 - 8: 15 AM: Be at the main parking lot in Nissequogue State Park where the canoe/kayak rental company bus will pick us up AT 8:30 AM and take us to the upstream launch location.  This way our cars will be parked where we land for our picnic after the paddle. SEE MAP BELOW & ATTACHED
• You will have to pay the $8 NY State Park Vehicle Entrance Fee upon arriving at the park.
• The park staff will provide us an area with picnic tables.
• This is a BYOB event, we are planning a catered barbeque/picnic, we provide the food, and you will do the eating and enjoy beverages of your choice.
• Life jackets are provided and you should wear them.
• It may be hot and sunny so sunscreen, a hat and water or sports drinks are suggested.
• You should place valuables and electronics in a sealable water-tight bags or a drybag.