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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/21/08 - 3:30 AM
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Looks like we have quite a few people coming but we still need to agree on at least one meeting place. So far, somewhere near the Statue of Liberty sounds best to me. Pete has come up with a couple locations near there. I think someone also mentioned Staten Island.
Speak up guys. Let's make a plan.
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 03/21/08 - 4:34 AM
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I plan on being there - Hoping to bring my beat up Outrage.... Feel it might be more suitable than the 13. I know nothing about the area so I have to leave up to those in the know.
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/21/08 - 5:19 AM
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Hows this ? June 7th with rain date of the 21st, meet up in waters around the Statue , 10:30 AM, this will allow for those traveling. Amass and head up the Hudson. I'm game for anything with more votes. The trip around the island shouldn't take all that long so the 10:30 meet time still allows for some pokin around.
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| Pete |
Posted on 03/21/08 - 6:10 AM
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Staten Island / Great Kills harbor public ramp is great, but without a place such as a restaurant with doc space to accommodate all the boats, Jersey City may be best.
Jersey City public launch in Liberty State Park is a stones throw from the Statue where you all may gather. This give an opportunity to tie up somewhere out of the way if needed, and launch near the meeting area.
That few miles around Staten Island to the Statue can be a little much for the smaller boats if the sea and wind are up.
I wear a mouth guard sometimes on my 17 Montauk............... I could slow down but..........
Pete
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/21/08 - 6:54 AM
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Statue of Liberty. Now that's a landmark. 
I'm thinking Jersey City public launch in Liberty State Park will probably work great for those trailering. Of course, people can launch anywhere they want and meet us at the Statue of Liberty.
What do you guys think?
Anyone that want's to take down my cell # here it is - 631 741 0835. I'm Roger.
Call anytime.
It might be a good idea to compile a list of those who plan to attend along with contact info.
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 03/21/08 - 4:56 PM
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Im in for meeting at the Statue area... I don't think it will be that hard to find...lol... I will probably launch at the Jersey City public launch everyone is talking about. If anyone is heading up from South Jersey let me know - we can caravan up.
Im heading on vacation this week - put me on the list - I will be back by the 30th and will check the thread then.... Have a great week guys!
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/23/08 - 1:20 PM
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Roger is right lets start a list up.1) Roger 631 741 0835.
2) Jim 203 545 6801
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| Riverwhaler |
Posted on 03/25/08 - 5:11 AM
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I have done it twice in a Nantucket. Launched from the ramp under the GW Bridge in NJ. No problems there except when very windy down river. Hellsgate is nothing to worry about. Check local notice to mariners about Spiten dyvil RR Bridge as it has restricted openings till sometime in April. It could go longer. I would go if dates fit. Everyone I have taken along was really enthralled!
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| egerrity |
Posted on 03/25/08 - 5:21 AM
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This sounds very fun.. Is anyone comming from Long Island that might have some ideas on where to launch? We can always stop at MarineMax at chelsea piers for somewhere to have lunch?? They might be interested in helping us out since they are a BW dealer. Any thoughts?
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| Bob Moravek |
Posted on 03/25/08 - 1:06 PM
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FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING FROM LONG ISLAND OR CONNECTICUT, THERE IS
A PUBLIC LAUNCHING RAMP AT THE BAYSIDE MARINA, IN LITTLE NECK BAY.
IS IS VERY CLOSE TO THE THROGS NECK BRIDGE.
BAYSIDE MARINA PHONE 718-229-0097 THEY OPEN IN MID APRIL.
IT IS A VERY QUICK RUN INTO MANHATTAN FROM THERE.
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/26/08 - 4:38 AM
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I think Scrimshaws plan to meet somewhare around the Statue at 10:30 is a good one. And Liberty State Park seems like the closest place to the statue where we can all gather.
I'm not sure yet where I will launch but Jersey City public launch seems like a good bet.
It doesn't really matter where people launch, but what do you guys think of the plan of meeting at Liberty State Park near the Jersey City public launch at 10:30.
Keep the ideas coming guys but, I think we should get the meeting spot set in stone fairly soon. Then maybe we could plan the route in case some people would like to meet up with us along the way.
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/26/08 - 4:55 AM
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The Full Tour The general public participates in this activity daily......But not in a Whaler !! The link states the trip to be 3 hours.
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Posted on 03/26/08 - 7:19 AM
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I have launched a few times from Jersey City. The area nearest to the ramp is shallow and there is not much dock space. The "channel" is narrow. Dont count on tying up at the ramp or hanging around with power in that immediate area. There will also be plenty of boat traffic.
Bring a hook and plan on anchoring near by out of the way. If youre early you can anchor and enjoy the view. Make a plan for radio communication.
The cell phone thread is good.
There is a marina in the park. I do not know if you can use any of the facilities.
Pete
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/26/08 - 7:57 AM
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Thanks for the input Pete.
Hey Jim, I seem to recall hearing of a 3 hour tour before.
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| egerrity |
Posted on 03/27/08 - 7:09 AM
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Im alittle leary about doing it in a 17 montauk.... on the other hand.. ill have plenty of boats around. Do we have a head count yet? We have to keep this thread going.
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| Pete |
Posted on 03/27/08 - 9:34 AM
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You and your Montauk will be fine. It will be a great time and ride.
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| danedg |
Posted on 03/27/08 - 1:36 PM
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Circumnavigation of Manhattan is approx. 35 miles...how long do you think it will take?
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| MW |
Posted on 03/27/08 - 2:31 PM
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I would like to go but, I think it's asking a bit much from my 15 footer. I think that if my boat "HAD TO" it could make the journey, lower NY bay is pushing my boat past it's limits in the shipping lanes, and I'm not too "hot" on the idea about going through "Hell Gate" either (if the flotilla goes that way). I do wish everyone a safe voyage, and a safe trip, and please keep the PFD's on at all times on those rivers.
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/28/08 - 12:32 AM
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danedg wrote:
Circumnavigation of Manhattan is approx. 35 miles...how long do you think it will take?
Scrimshaw posted a link above about a cruise ship that does it in 3 hours.
Sorry to see you probably won't be joining us MW. 
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| Yiddil |
Posted on 04/09/08 - 5:49 PM
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Always wanted to make this trip in Das BOat, but not sure about the trailering issues from Va. Additional problems are that i have the honor of doing the Potomac Swim the week before, and the Chesapeake Bay Swim the following week whcih conflicts with your date. But I will check with some people to be sure about the Chesapeake Bay swim date....I thought about putting in if I go underneath the GW bridge, never ben there so i need some directions should I attend
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