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PADDLEFEST 2010

Sunday, June 13, 2010 10:00-4:00 PM Rain or Shine
9th Annual Mid-Hudson ADK PaddleFest
Plum Point Park, New Windsor New York

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,
FREE


Get a free kayak lesson

Test paddle different kayaks

Get a free canoe lesson

Guided Paddling Trips

Improve your skills

Check out the used gear sale


DIRECTIONS:

  • From the North:
    Take I-84 to Newburgh, NY, (Exit 10)
    Take Rt. 9W South
    Follow Rt. 9W South to New Windsor
    Look for Coloni Funeral & Anthony's Pier 9 Catering on right
    Get into left lane immediately
    Entrance is between Newburgh Toyota & the bowling alley
    Turn left into entrance and follow to river, bearing left at junctions
    Natural wooden entrance sign says "Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point"
  • From the South:
    From Bear Mtn. traffic circle, take Rt. 9W North
    Pass Cornwall, pass over small bridge
    Look for Sportsplex, then bowling alley on right
    Get ready for immediate right
    Turn right at natural wooden entrance sign saying "Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point" Follow road to river, bearing left at junctions


Wear synthetic clothing that dries quickly and shoes that can be worn in the water. Avoid cotton.

Activities
  • Free kayak lessons for beginners (boats & gear provided)
  • Kayak lessons for experienced paddlers w/ own boat and gear
  • Free canoe lessons (boats & gear provided)
  • Kayaks to test paddle
  • Guided paddling trips for experienced paddlers w/ own boat and gear

Trips & times for guided trips

10:30 AM Moodna Creek 3.5 mi. easy

1:00 PM Hudson River south 8 mi. difficult



  • Used gear sale for paddling/camping/hiking
  • Socialize with other paddlers
  • Enjoy the 2000 ft. sandy beach with view of the Hudson River's only fjord
  • Bring a picnic lunch or buy dogs, burgers, soda, etc. on site

All activities are free and open to the public

Pre-registration is required for the following activities:
1. Kayak lessons for experienced paddlers
Contact Marshall at The River Connection 845-229-0595
marshall@the-river-connection.com

2. To sell at the used gear sale
Contact Ralph at 845-462-3389
ralphpollard@verizon.net

Contacts should be made as early as possible

This event is hosted by the Mid-Hudson Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club with assistance from Eastern Mountain Sports of Poughkeepsie (845-463-3207), The River Connection of Hyde Park (845-229-0595) and Great Blue Outfitters of Patterson, NY (845-319-6172).

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Contact Information

Mid-Hudson Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club
P.O. Box 3674, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603


Website Maintenance: erd@wilsey.net

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Mid-Hudson Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club
Last modified: 3/14/2010

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