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Trip Planning Theory and Practice for Kayaks and Canoe

  • May 17, 2024
  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center 57-28 2nd S,Long Island City, NY
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  • A 90 minutes workshop on planning a kayak or canoe trip on the East River.
  • A 90 minute class on using the tides and currents to safely paddle in the local water.

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Trip Planning for Kayaks and Canoes on the East River

Whether you're a new member, a trip assistant or looking to refresh your knowledge join us  at the  Queens Landing Center.

The East River is a tidal strait with fast and  dangerous currents.....if you don't know how and when to handle them.

Part 1:  We'll learn about tides and tidal currents, with a special focus on those in our area. Discussion on how moon phases and even the weather can affect currents. Using the 50-90 rule, understanding various charts, apps, and lingo.

Part 2:  We'll  Divide into teams and plan trips, troubleshoot different locations and conditions. I'll try to stump you with difficult dates & times.


Bring food and drink if you like.


This is  one of the classes in  a series of six Safety & Marine Knowledge classes offered by NBCB

  • Nautical Knots for Paddlers.
  • Marine Radio & Weather for Paddlers 
  • Nautical Rules of the Road & Local Knowledge.
  • Trip Planning Theory & Practice.
  • Navigation
  • Winter Paddling

Taught by Monica



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