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The Long Island Paddlers is not a professional paddling organization. Our members coordinate paddles for their own enjoyment and the enjoyment of the rest of the paddling community. Skill sessions, while a great way to learn, are not run by professional instructors. The trip coordinators are not professional guides or instructors. Many of them are highly skilled and experienced paddlers, but they do not have any professional credentials. You choose to join the Long Island Paddlers coordinated trips at your own risk. The use of alcohol and drugs on club paddles is prohibited
Paddling is a lot of fun, but there are certain guidelines and rules that should be followed. First, read about Trip Levels to make sure you are capable of completing the paddle trip as planned. Second, read Paddling Guidelines so that you know what equipment is necessary for a safe and successful paddle. If you wish to bring a non-member as a guest, please contact the trip leader directly before the trip.
All trips are subject to weather conditions. Trip leaders will notify all attendees of any changes reflecting the trip via email.
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May 2013
Title:
blue Angels
Date:
Thursday 05/23/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Alan Mindlin
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. Meet at Alhambra beach and paddle to the fishing piers or adjacent beach. Sometimes we go over time by alittle so be prepared. We have too much fun.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated B
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June 2013
Title:
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Celebration
Date:
Saturday 06/01/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Donna Di Giovanni assisted by Steven Berner
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. The Wertheim NWR will be celebrating several events on June 1 - Spring Bird Day, Ine Barren's Day, and the Tri-Hamlet Day. One of the activities will give the general public the opportunity to paddle kayaks and canoes in the upper reaches of the Lower Carmans River. Volunteers are needed to assist people into a PFD and then into a boat. Other volunteers will be needed to patrol the water for any trouble.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A
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Title:
Nissequogue River
Date:
Sunday 06/09/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Tom Mulligan
Details:
Trip limited to 40 attendees. Put in from Sunken Meadow Park, field 3 eastern end of parking lot. Participants to pay $10 State Park entrance fees. Anticipate beach shore entry with paddle over to river entrance. Will stop for lunch near source waters.
Skill:
Level 1
Endurance:
Rated A
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Title:
Conscience Bay
Date:
Friday 06/14/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
James Gibney assisted by Chi-Chi GIBNEY
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. Slow Paced Paddle from Setauket Harbor into one of the North Shore's most picturesque bays.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A
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Smith Point to Bellport Village Dock (Paddle & hike)
Date:
Saturday 06/15/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Don Gorycki
Details:
Trip limited to 10 attendees. Trip limited to 10 due to small landing areas at Bellport Village Dock and Indian Landing.
Will leave from the Smith Point Marina, paddle west into Bellport Bay and up/into the Carmans River.
Will stop at Indian Landing and hike the one mile nature trail (those who prefer not to hike can continue paddling and then rejoin the group at the completion of the hike). The group will then continue along the south shore to Bellport Village Dock (Bellport Yacht Club) for a lunch/rest stop. The area has a port-lav, two gazebos (1 large, a small), field for Frisbee etc. and a small beach. Will then return to Smith Point Marina.
Will leave from the Smith Point Marina, paddle west into Bellport Bay and up/into the Carmans River.
Will stop at Indian Landing and hike the one mile nature trail (those who prefer not to hike can continue paddling and then rejoin the group at the completion of the hike). The group will then continue along the south shore to Bellport Village Dock (Bellport Yacht Club) for a lunch/rest stop. The area has a port-lav, two gazebos (1 large, a small), field for Frisbee etc. and a small beach. Will then return to Smith Point Marina.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated B
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Title:
Full Moon Paddle on Peconic and Flanders Bays (canceled) See Sat June 22, 2013
Date:
Friday 06/21/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Helen Horton
Details:
Trip limited to 15 attendees. Moon rises at 6:30 PM; sun sets at 8:30 PM; lights on bow and/or stern required; whistle attached to PFD required.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
Bullhead Bay to Scallop Pond
Date:
Saturday 06/22/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Steven Berner assisted by Kristin Costa
Details:
Trip limited to 25 attendees. Leisurely paddle from Bullhead Bay to Scallop Pond and back with a snack at the turn-around.
Skill:
Level 1
Endurance:
Rated A
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Title:
Full Moon Paddle on Peconic and Flanders Bays
Date:
Saturday 06/22/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Helen Horton
Details:
Trip limited to 15 attendees. Moon Rises at 7:30 PM;Sun sets at 8:30 PM. Lights on bow and/or stern are required; Whistle attached to PFD are required.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
West Neck Beach swim escort "cancelled"
Date:
Sunday 06/23/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Barry Goldblatt assisted by Kenneth Fink
Details:
"cancelled"
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
Spring Picnic
Date:
Sunday 06/23/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Michael Chachkes assisted by Bonnie Wallace
Details:
Spring Picnic 10:00AM - 5:00PM
See attached form fill out and send in with payment
See attached form fill out and send in with payment
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B & C
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July 2013
Title:
Flanders Bay Grand Tour
Date:
Saturday 07/13/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Don Gorycki assisted by Helen Horton
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. This trip is a circumnavigation of Flanders Bay. Leaving out of the Birch Creek put-in, we will paddle
in a counter-clockwise direction to/past the following way-points: Mill Creek, Cow Yard Beach, Red Cedar Point, Simmons Point, Indian Island Park, Iron Point, Goose Point, then back to Birch Creek. Note: the crossing from Red Cedar Point to Simmons Point is about a one-mile open water paddle. Rest stops will be made along the way as needed along with a lunch break (Simmons Point or Indian Island, depending on time; Simmons Point is a good place to swim/lunch/chill). Weather conditions may, of course, alter plans.
Helen Horton is the assistant trip leader.
There will be two put-in sites for this trip. One at Birch Creek (Flanders Bay south side) and the other one at Helen Horton’s (assistant trip leader) house (Flanders Bay north side, can accommodate up to 8 cars). The north side group will then link up with the south side group. When signing up for this trip please Email myself and Helen as to which put-in you plan to use.
in a counter-clockwise direction to/past the following way-points: Mill Creek, Cow Yard Beach, Red Cedar Point, Simmons Point, Indian Island Park, Iron Point, Goose Point, then back to Birch Creek. Note: the crossing from Red Cedar Point to Simmons Point is about a one-mile open water paddle. Rest stops will be made along the way as needed along with a lunch break (Simmons Point or Indian Island, depending on time; Simmons Point is a good place to swim/lunch/chill). Weather conditions may, of course, alter plans.
Helen Horton is the assistant trip leader.
There will be two put-in sites for this trip. One at Birch Creek (Flanders Bay south side) and the other one at Helen Horton’s (assistant trip leader) house (Flanders Bay north side, can accommodate up to 8 cars). The north side group will then link up with the south side group. When signing up for this trip please Email myself and Helen as to which put-in you plan to use.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated B
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Title:
Full Moon Paddle on Peconic and Flanders Bays
Date:
Friday 07/19/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Helen Horton assisted by Irene Wiener
Details:
Trip limited to 15 attendees. Moon rises at 5:20 PM; Sun sets at 8:20 PM; Lights on bow and/or stern are required; Whistle attached to PFD is required.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
Paddle Battle Long Island - Open to the Public
Date:
Saturday 07/20/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Fred Hosage, Jr.
Details:
Trip limited to 30 attendees. We are one of the sponsors of the first annual "Paddle Battle Long Island" on July 20th located on the Peconic River in Riverhead, a competitive and recreational race for Stand Up Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes. There will be a 2.5 mile Recreational Course, a 5 mile Competitive Course, and a 12 mile Elite Long Course. This event is open to the public! In addition to the race there will be Music, a Vendor Expo, SUP Demos and Raffle Prizes. For more information and entry forms www.paddlebattleli.com
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
N/A
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Title:
Little Flanders Bay
Date:
Saturday 07/20/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Steven Berner assisted by Kristin Costa
Details:
Trip limited to 25 attendees. An exploration of Birch Creek, Mill Creek, and Hubbard Creek in Little Flanders Bay.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A
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Title:
Pizza paddle
Date:
Thursday 07/25/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Alan Mindlin
Details:
Trip limited to 22 attendees. Meet at Dinghy Shop and we will paddle for about 2 hours or 5 miles and then go back and have pizza
Skill:
Level 2
Endurance:
Rated B
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August 2013
Title:
Flax Pond
Date:
Saturday 08/03/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Tom Mulligan
Details:
Put in across from 3 Village Inn. If you haven't seen this tidal esturary in action it's a treat. Bring snacks/lunch to enjoy the area. Arrive with enough time to be sure you are on the water by 11AM.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated B
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Title:
Birch Creek, Mill Creek, Hubbard Creek...
Date:
Sunday 08/04/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
James Gibney assisted by Chi-Chi GIBNEY
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. Birch Creek, Mill Creek, Hubbard Creek, maybe Goose Creek too! Calling all creek-rats who like to discover what's beyond the next bend!
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A
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Title:
Adirondack Adventure
Date:
Monday 08/05/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Steven Berner assisted by Paul Giwoyna
Details:
Trip limited to 12 attendees. A beautiful paddle in the central Adirondacks.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
Swim Across America
Date:
Saturday 08/10/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Barry Goldblatt assisted by Kenneth Fink
Details:
Swimmers who last year raised over $700,000 need our help escorting them in this event. Every dollar raised goes directly to local cancer research, treatment and education.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
Smith Point to Great Gull Marina
Date:
Saturday 08/17/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Don Gorycki
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. Will be paddling out of Smith Point Marina, crossing over to Fire Island, then paddle east along the Smith Point County Park coastline, passing Beaver Beach and Pretzel Beach. Weather permitting, will explore some of the bird sanctuary islands along the way (Pattersquash Island, New Made Island…). Will then continue to Great Gull Marina for a stay for up to an hour. There’s no concession but the restrooms should be open. You have a choice of relaxing either on the bay side or the ocean side (a long boardwalk connects the marina to the ocean beach). There are BBQ stations available for the culinary adventurists. Will then return to the take-out at Smith Point Marina.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated B
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Title:
Orient Beach State Park
Date:
Saturday 08/17/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Steven Berner assisted by Kristin Costa
Details:
Trip limited to 35 attendees. Another leisurely paddle around Hallock Bay followed by a paddle out to the Bug Lighthouse for the more adventurous.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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Title:
Full Moon Paddle on Peconic and Flanders Bays
Date:
Sunday 08/18/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Helen Horton
Details:
Trip limited to 15 attendees. Moon rises at 6 PM; Sun sets at 7:45 PM; Lights on bow and/or stern required; Whistle attached to PFD required.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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September 2013
Title:
Smith Point to Bellport Beach
Date:
Saturday 09/07/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Don Gorycki
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. We’ll be exploring the scenic wonders of the Otis Pike Wilderness Area along the shores of Bellport Bay. A short foray will be made into Bellport Bay (weather permitting) to view some of the bird sanctuary islands (e.g., John Boyle Island, Ridge Island). We will stop at Bellport Beach to have lunch (concession stand and rest rooms should be open) and frolic on the beach and ocean waves. We will then backtrack to the take-out at Smith Point Marina.
Note: trip details may change depending on the amount of damage caused by Hurricane sandy. Will revise trip details as necessary. An alternate trip may be substituted if damage too severe.
Note: trip details may change depending on the amount of damage caused by Hurricane sandy. Will revise trip details as necessary. An alternate trip may be substituted if damage too severe.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated B
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Title:
Scallop Pond
Date:
Sunday 09/08/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
James Gibney assisted by Chi-Chi GIBNEY
Details:
Trip limited to 20 attendees. Paddle through a picturesque and secluded area of Southampton town at a relaxed pace, starting at Bullhead Bay and then into Scallop Pond Preserve. Pack a lunch.
Skill:
Level 1
Endurance:
Rated A
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Title:
Adirondack - Chipmunk Challenge
Date:
Monday 09/09/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Ray Clarkson
Details:
Trip limited to 9 attendees. Second annual Adirondack paddle/camping trip. This years plan is to base camp at Meacham State Campground and paddle different challenging waters daily. The trip will involve encounters with beaver dams, narrow winding rivers and some portages (Carries). There is no guarrantee that we will not be attacked by the dreaded chipmunk. Camping will be done in tents and the fee for campsites will be split amoung those participating. Expect a seven hour drive up the to campground and depending on where we paddle each day anticipate shuttling of cars.
Skill:
Level 2/3
Endurance:
Rated C
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Title:
Robins Island
Date:
Saturday 09/14/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Steven Berner assisted by Kristin Costa
Details:
Trip limited to 25 attendees. A circumnavigation of Robins Island with a stop for a snack and swim on the beach in Southampton.
Skill:
Level 3
Endurance:
Rated B
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Title:
Full Moon Paddle on Peconic and Flanders Bays
Date:
Sunday 09/15/2013 (Login for Time details)
Leader:
Helen Horton assisted by Irene Wiener
Details:
Trip limited to 15 attendees. Moon rises at 4:30 PM; Sun sets at 7 PM. Lights on bow and/or stern required; Whistle attached to your PFD required.
Skill:
Level 1/2
Endurance:
Rated A & B
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