To: Distribution From: Waterways Management Division Re: U.S. NAVY FLEET WEEK May 25-June 1, 2011
Date: May 16, 2011
Revision No: 03 CGAN NUMBER: 2011-013
NAVAL VESSEL PROTECTION ZONE (NVPZ) & SAFETY ZONE:
The U.S. Coast Guard has established 500-yard safety/ security zones surrounding all Fleet Week 2011 participatory vessels in the navigable waters of the United States. When within a 500 yard safety/security zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain course and shall proceed as directed by the Coast Guard or Navy. Other law enforcement agencies will assist in maintaining the zones. No vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of naval vessels without permission of the Captain of the Port. Naval Vessel Protection Zones are in effect AT ALL TIMES.
The following waterway restrictions and closures will be in effect during Fleet Week 2011.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Save the Date: Green & Blue Drinks on the Waterfront in Long Island City, Queens!
Green & Blue Drinks on the Waterfront in Long Island City, Queens!
Green Shores NYC & The Long Island City Community Boathouse with the New York City Water Trail Association
Thursday, July 28, 2011
4-40 44th Drive, LIC 1110
6:30-10pm
This month the drinks are Green & Blue!
For the third year in a row, The Long Island City Community Boathouse and Green Shores NYC are sponsoring the July Queens Green Drinks on the Western Queens Waterfront! This year, they are joined by a partner in ensuring access to and a healthy future for our waterways-the New York City Water Trail Association (NYCWTA)!
NYCWTA started the City's first Blue Drinks (modeled after Green Drinks) in May of this year and they are excited to bring Blue Drinks to Queens!
Enjoy breathtaking views and watch the sun go down behind the Manhattan skyline. Music, drinks and summer BBQ!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
BRONX KILL--GOOD NEWS!
Nancy Brous and Rob Buchanan of the NYC Water Trail Association and Harry Bubbins of Friends of Brook Park went to Randall's Island yesterday to hear Con Ed's plans for removing the conduit that obstructs the east end of the waterway (here's a video taken a few minutes before the meeting).
We were apprehensive that the company might continue to insist on 'outside funding'--in other words, on someone else paying for the removal. But their spokesman, David Gmach, said that in fact they were in the final stages of the 'procurement process'--in other words, they had selected a contractor and accepted the bid--and would move ahead with the removal whether or not outside funding was available.
We were apprehensive that the company might continue to insist on 'outside funding'--in other words, on someone else paying for the removal. But their spokesman, David Gmach, said that in fact they were in the final stages of the 'procurement process'--in other words, they had selected a contractor and accepted the bid--and would move ahead with the removal whether or not outside funding was available.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Download and print your own Tide Wheel
You can now download a pdf and print your own NYC Water Trail Tide Wheel.
Click HERE and follow the instructions provided.
If you'd like to receive a tide wheel by mail, send your name and address to nycwta@gmail.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
Save the Date Saturday, August 6th: Susan G. Komen Foundation Paddle for the Cure Race & Fun Paddle!
Save the DateSaturday, August 6th:
Susan G. Komen Foundation Paddle for the Cure Race & Fun Paddle!
The event will have something for all paddlers. including a poker run for the laid-back paddler, and long & short race courses for the novice to elite racers. The day culminates in a BBQ and party at Annesville Creek.
Sponsored by The Hudson River Water Trail Association (HRWA). The kayak race and fun paddle is a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, for breast cancer research and awareness.
The fund raising paddling event will start in beautiful Cold Spring, and continue through the Peekskill stretch of the river.
Save August 6th and join HRWA for a fun day while paddling for a great cause.
Details to follow!
All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
www.hrwa.org
Sponsored by The Hudson River Water Trail Association (HRWA). The kayak race and fun paddle is a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, for breast cancer research and awareness.
The fund raising paddling event will start in beautiful Cold Spring, and continue through the Peekskill stretch of the river.
Save August 6th and join HRWA for a fun day while paddling for a great cause.
Details to follow!
All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
www.hrwa.org
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Cold Water / Warm Weather Boating Safety
The piece below was written by Bonnie Aldinger, and posted with her permission.
IMHO, one of the most important take-aways from this, particularly at this time of year, is to always dress for the water temperature rather than the air temperature, but there's more.
Read on....
At the time at which I write (the evening of March 2nd), I haven't heard all details about the rescue of a kayaker which occurred on March 1st on Jamaica Bay, near the Rockaway Peninsula, but those which I do have (a lone paddler, a capsize, and a rescue featuring two helicopters and marine and shore units from the NYPD and NYFD) point to a story that's far too common in the late winter and early Spring.
IMHO, one of the most important take-aways from this, particularly at this time of year, is to always dress for the water temperature rather than the air temperature, but there's more.
Read on....
At the time at which I write (the evening of March 2nd), I haven't heard all details about the rescue of a kayaker which occurred on March 1st on Jamaica Bay, near the Rockaway Peninsula, but those which I do have (a lone paddler, a capsize, and a rescue featuring two helicopters and marine and shore units from the NYPD and NYFD) point to a story that's far too common in the late winter and early Spring.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Newtown Creek Launch Ban REVERSED
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the ban on using the public access launches at the Newtown Creek has been reversed.
Thanks to everyone who made or submitted comments, who rallied their concerned friends and neighbors to the cause, and particularly to all those who attended last night's meeting in Greenpoint (I arrived as it was letting out, alas).
It is a victory for our community, as we came together and put pressure on an agency that had acted without the proper public input and they recognized us as a constituency, heard us, and reversed their improper action.
But the story is not over. While the ban has been lifted the launches are currently not open due to the usual seasonal closures cited on the Parks Department's website:
Thanks to everyone who made or submitted comments, who rallied their concerned friends and neighbors to the cause, and particularly to all those who attended last night's meeting in Greenpoint (I arrived as it was letting out, alas).
It is a victory for our community, as we came together and put pressure on an agency that had acted without the proper public input and they recognized us as a constituency, heard us, and reversed their improper action.
But the story is not over. While the ban has been lifted the launches are currently not open due to the usual seasonal closures cited on the Parks Department's website:
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