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"
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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)
- 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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