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MWA's Biweekly Guide to the Area's Best Waterfront Spots

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 4:32pm

paddling1 It's no secret that the coastlines of New York and New Jersey have become generally much cleaner and more accessible -- but many people still don't know how to get to all the new waterfront parks, paths and piers that have opened in recent years. WaterWire to the rescue! Read on, and make this the summer that you discover more of this urban archipelago's beautiful shoreline.

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Calendar of Events

NYC Swim presents: Governors Island Swim. Distance 2 Miles

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 8:30am

Location:

Website:
http://www.nycswim.org/Event/Event.aspx?Event_ID=2008

Spend the morning jumping off a ferry boat and circling a piece of Manhattan at this challenging 2-miler around the birthplace of New York City, with great views of Lower Manhattan, Jersey City, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and, of course, Governors Island itself. The island will be open to the public during the event, meaning there will be more fans than ever cheering you on at the sixth annual Governors Island Swim.

Start: Governors Island - Castle Williams

Hoboken Boathouse: FREE PADDLING IN THE EMBAYMENT AT MAXWELL PLACE BEACH

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Location:

Website:
http://www.hobokencoveboathouse.org/

FREE PADDLING IN THE EMBAYMENT AT MAXWELL PLACE BEACH - Hoboken
Schedule of free kayaking days:
1. Saturday June 5, 1:30 – 6pm
2. Sunday June 20, 2 – 7pm
3. Saturday July 17, 11am – 5pm
4. Sunday August 1, 11am – 5 pm
5. Sunday August 15, 11:30am – 4:30pm

NYC Swim presents New York Pro Swim on Governors Island Distance: 10K

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 1:00pm

Location:

Website:
http://www.nycswim.org/Event/Event.aspx?Event_ID=2007

Brooklyn Bridge Park Evening Walking Tours (Free) Every Tuesday From June 8th to August 24th

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Location:

Website:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/the-park

TUESDAY NIGHT TOURS

DATE: Tuesdays: June 8 - August 24
TIME: 6:00pm-6:45pm
LOCATION: Pier 1
FREE!

Walk the pathways of newly opened Pier 1 with Brooklyn Bridge Park designers and planners and learn the history of the site, the process that led to its creation, the features of its landscape and the innovative sustainable elements that make this truly a green park. Tours begin at 6:00pm and no reservations are necessary.

AMC: Third Annual Paddler's Picnic at Mohican Outdoor Center

Saturday, August 7, 2010 (All day)

Location:

Website:
http://www.amc-ny.org/node/289?filteractivity=&filtercommittee=7&filters...

Go into the Appalachian Mountain club website to see times & to register

Date : Aug 07, 2010
Status : Open
Trip Difficulty : 27839