Winter Training By Dave King

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The Newsletter of the Kayak and Canoe Club of New York
December 2004
Winter 2004
Volume 44, Issue 4
Winter Training by Dave King
For most of us the river paddling season is over. There may be a few hearty souls who will
brave freezing temperatures to paddle or the few lucky ones who will have the opportunity to
find warmer waters; for the rest of us there are swimming pools and dreams.
I’m sure we all want to be as ready as possible for the first opportunities to paddle next
year. So for those who want to be as fit and ready as possible I have the following ideas.
Inside this issue:
Winter Training
1
Annual Meeting & Dinner
2
Goldstein Winner:
Roger Gocking
Member News &
Other
3
Meet the 2005 Execu- 4—5
tive Board
Member Faces &
Places
6-7
Pool Sessions
8-9
Back Page
10
First, when it comes to sports I consider there to be five measures of fitness; strength,
endurance, balance, flexibility and skill. To be ready for next year it would be good to pay
attention to training in all five areas.
Strength does not necessarily mean lifting weights. Those of you who have taken more advanced lessons have heard your instructors repeat the idea of using your trunk muscles for
paddling and for initiating play moves. Many of these same muscles can come into play in every
day life by providing trunk stability and ultimately protecting your back. In the pool, rolling
uses some of these muscles and multiple rolls can begin to strengthen many of these muscles.
I have also found initiation strokes and sweeps to be very useful in exercising the trunk.
Those of you who are spending time in the rock gym use many of these muscles keeping your
body close to the wall or especially while climbing anything inverted.
I’m afraid that in my opinion our sport is not very good for building endurance. Before you
burn my likeness in effigy think about how you paddle. Laze down the river to a play spot,
work very hard briefly on a wave and then sit in an eddy for a while until it’s your turn to play
again. Whitewater kayaking really does not provide aerobic training. But being aerobically fit
can aid you in recovery after exercise. The mitochondria you build in your muscles recharge
the metabolic pathways that recover your muscles for the next turn on the wave. Long paddles, bike riding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and swimming are all great activities to
build endurance for next season.
Balance in a kayak is a bit different from what you may traditionally think of as balance. Having good edge control, learning to keep your weight over the boat and paddle in the water can
all assist you in remaining upright next season. Additionally, getting a better sense of what
your edges can do will help you develop play moves that use the water to move the boat as
opposed to you having to “muscle” everything. Sure I’ve seen lots of boaters push the water
hard to get a squirt but a good boater senses their edge and the current and uses the water
to lift their bow. I will gladly show folks some edging and balance drills during pool sessions.
Flexibility is key to avoiding injuries. Although you don’t need to be a contortionist to get a
roll or initiate play strokes, having a lack of motion can prove to be a hindrance on the water.
I see very few pool session boaters warming up and stretching before starting their rolls and
next to none doing so on the river. The trunk, the shoulders and the hips are the most important muscles to stretch but a total program can make you so much more comfortable and
safer in your boat and on the wave.
While it may be hard to develop some of the skill required for paddling in current and on
waves, there is a lot more to do in a pool than roll. Again edging drills and balance drills can
work on techniques to be applied next year. But perfecting your stroke, flat water stalls,
squirts and cartwheels can get you started on running rivers and playing more smoothly when
the water is warm again. After warming up with paddling several laps of the pool and then
stretching, I have a series of drills that I perform periodically throughout the pool session.
Over the course of the coming sessions I will be happy to share them.
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December 2004
Annual Meeting & Dinner 2004
The 2004 Annual Meeting and Dinner were well attended. Held again at the Saddle Brook, NJ Holiday Inn it was enjoyable
to see so many familiar faces. Club officers for 2005 were elected and the new bylaws ratified by the membership. Laura
Kirsch presented a detailed review of the new bylaws and the changes were discussed before the vote.
The Dinner was hosted by Gloria Silva, who presided over the many evening events: door prizes won by Rhonda O. Laura K.,
and Karen W. The LiquidLogic Kayak Raffle was Dan Roberto. Jack and Ellen Moskowitz continued the Challenge Grant and
raise over $1000 for Conservation to be matched. “Thanks to the many KCCNY members who donated to the conservation
drive at the meeting last night. With your contributions and our matching grant we will be sending over $2000 to NYRU
and AW. “
Special feature of the Dinner was Wayne Gulmantovicz’s action-packed video of members paddling difficult CL4-5 creeks.
Roger Gocking was our Goldstein Award winner. To our surprise and delight Pete Skinner (last year’s Goldstein winner)
showed up just as Ed Hanrahan was celebrating Roger’s many achievements and contributed. Roger was not able to attend
the event due to a prior engagement. Roger has served in many aspects of the club from refurbishing the slalom gates to
participating on various committees and is the current and newly elected Vice-Chairperson. Congratulations of this well
deserved award Roger!
The William Nealy Esopus Slalom artwork was displayed and the winner of the on-line auction with was Ed Hanrahan .
Very special thank you to our prize sponsors, who made the Annual Dinner so rewarding:
Zoar Outdoor Store
Ramsey Outdoors
Campmor
Keystone Canoeing Ed Gertler
The new (4th edition) of Keystone Canoeing is finally off the press. Though hidden behind the same ugly
cover (picture of Charlie Walbridge paddling the only flatwater he has done in the last 20 years), everything
in between has been updated, from the introduction to the maps to the text. It hopefully documents all the
current road names, dams removed and dams built, new accesses and accesses lost, new roads and bridges,
roads and bridges abandoned, gauges added and gone, and so on. It interprets many of the new gauges available
online and reinterprets old recommendations. There are even a few new creeks described. I think it will again
be
a
guidebook
that
you
can
depend
on.
Hope
you
like
it.
Ed
Gertler
Any time of the year is the right time to consider making a tax-deductible contribution to KCCNY. Your gift will be
used for our educational and community service programs.
The club’s 501 (c) 3 status allows donations to be fully tax-deductible from your federal income taxes, for the year
in which they are made.
Send checks payable to KCCNY to our Treasurer - Robin Shultz , 39 Wenonah Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
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Member News and other...
New members since June 1, 2004. Welcome!
Name
Hometown
Sue Ardolino
Terry & Nick Bivens
Lauren Cacciapaglia
Jim Caggiano
Rick Curtis
Anthony Distini, Jr
Frances Duggan
Lois Goldberg
Kenneth Kirshbaum
Charlene Lu
Glenn May
Brett Redfearn
Kenneth Shure
Adelene Tan
David & Andrew Weinstock
Ringwood, NJ
New Hope, PA
New York, NY
Ringwood, NJ
Princeton, NJ
Brooklyn, NY
N. Arlington, NJ
Woodmere, NY
Hastings, NY
Hoboken, NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ
Brooklyn, NY
Teaneck, NY
New York, NY
Berkley Heights, NJ
Name
Hometown
Brian Bass
David Bonacarti
Peter & Ann Cade
Harold Clark
Leigh Dean
Pamela Dragosh
James Gibson
Myles Gordon
Nick Kopan
Greg Martin
Paul-Bryan Platt
Tovah Ross
Scott Stewart
Chris Viani
Robbinsville, NJ
Bronx, NY
Basking Ridge, NJ
Tewksbury, MA
Denville, NJ
Bedminster, NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ
Nyack, NY
Hopewell, NJ
Livingston, NJ
New York, NY
West Hartford, CT
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Flanders, NJ
With enormous sadness we morn
the untimely passing of our paddling friend Tom Mackenwicz.
Heart complications took him from
us too soon.
Thomas A Mackenwicz
1958—2004
We will always remember his
hearty laugh and can-do helpful
club spirit. We miss you Tom.
Join the Delaware River Greenway Partnership for a PUBLIC open house / DISCUSSION
on the DELAWARE RIVER WATER TRAIL PROJECT
The DRGP invites boaters and other recreational users of the Lower Delaware River, and interested members of the public, to participate
in an open house and discussion of the Delaware River Water Trail project. The open house will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, followed by
a presentation and discussion from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Thursday, January 6, 2005 6:30 ~ 9:00 PM.
Bowman’s Hill Wildlife Preserve Rt. 32 River Road ~ New Hope, PA. For directions: http://www.bhwp.org/visiting/location
If you miss this event, there will be an additional opportunity to participate in a public open house and discussion. The time and format will
be the same for both events. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Shohola Township Municipal Building. 159 Twin Lakes Road Shohola, PA
The purpose of the Delaware River Water Trail project is to provide recreational users with the tools to more easily plan and enjoy safe,
environmentally responsible day and overnight trips on the river. These tools include a cohesive system of signage, recreational river
maps, a trail guide, and an interactive website.
The key to developing a successful Delaware River Water Trail is to consider the nature of the waterway and needs of its users, managers, and nearby residents. The DRGP and its project partners need help to make the water trail for this much-loved river a reality.
If you are interested in enhancing the livability of your community, addressing recreational and wellness needs, and contributing to the
economic well-being of the region, then you don’t want to miss this meeting!
For more information about the trail project and to RSVP for the public open house / discussion, please contact: John Brunner, DRGP
Executive Director, at 908-996-0230
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Meet the 2005 KCCNY Executive Board
The KCCNY Executive Board for 2005 would like to introduce themselves. Here they are, responding to the following: board position, town of residence, boat(s) they paddle, how long paddling, last river they ran, additional comments, goals for KCCNY.
Jim Bellias Delegate. Morris Plains, NJ. Perception Blaze,. WW 2 years, Flat-water 5 years, Mongaup in October, Married with 3
kids (23, 25,27), enjoy road and mountain biking, snowboarding and skiing. Goals: To help anyway I can, let me know; and to get
more people interested kayaking!
Lauren Cook Conservation Chair. Philadelphia, PA, Pyranha Inazone 232 (mostly), Perception 3D (rarely), Perception Sparky (never,
but it's useful for taking newbies down easy rivers), paddling 2.5 yrs. Last river you ran: Mongaup . Additional info: Will paddle for
food and beer. Goals: continue to support education on conservation and access issues within the club, and education by the club in
the larger world of ideas and regulations.
Connie Farley, Newsletter Editor, East Hanover, NJ, InaZone 222 and recently purchased a very used but never paddled creek
boat—Perception Java, Paddling for 3 years. Tarrifville, CT. Goals: to keep us informed via this publication, and keep us intouch by contacting all listed members and asking “what’s up?”, and to maintain an newsletter online.
Wayne Gulmantovicz Safety Chair. Piscataway, NJ. Big EZ up to class 4. Class 4+, and/or winter paddling I use my Micro 240
creeker. Running rivers for 2.5 years. Last river: Southern river trip early November, Little River Canyon in Alabama (CL5), Tallulah Georgia (5) and Tellico, Tenn (4). Favorite Rivers: Little River Canyon AL, Tallulah GA, Russell Fork VA 450 CFS. Favorite
Local Creek: Tohickon, Beerkill, NY. Favorite Creek period: Hands down the Tellico Tenn. Goals: Over the past 18 months I've
hit 35 new class 4-5 rivers and creeks. I'm interested in running a paddling hazards class. It will focus on swimming with style,
swimming with your boat, how not to screw up your own rescue, boat to boat safety, retrieving boats and paddles, where you run the line in
risking your own personal safety, safety vests, and freeing a pinned boat several ways. Looking to offer in Summer 2005 for
Mongaupers and advanced paddlers.
Ellen Moskowitz Delegate. Flanders NJ. Pyrhanas. How long paddling: 6 years. Last river you ran: Ocoee Married to a paddler
equally addicted to the sport. ACA certified instructor and loves to teach people the sport.
Robin Schulz Treasurer. Lake Hiawatha, NJ....No Lake to be found :( ...... Infared, Dagger. 4 years. Lehigh River. My favorite
river is the Mongaup. I enjoy all outdoor adventures/travels. I'm currently reading the book, “The Seat of the Soul”. I dislike
cooking but that's soon to change. (It's more like being lazy to cook). My plan is to create a new habit; live healthier. I intend
to assist the club in regards to all monetary/budget activities. I also plan on assisting/teaching new paddlers and having lots of
fun with everyone. See you at the pool sessions!
Ken Voytac Chairperson. Denville., NJ. InaZone 230, Prijon Athlete, Dagger King Pin. paddling: 10 years this spring. New River,
West Va. Dislike cliques, overburdensome rules, taxation without representation, "private" paddling trips. Favorite river; The
New at 13.5 feet. Lost 6 pounds since early November..swimming every day.
Goals for KCCNY...Keep It Simple Sam. Try to
get everyone to.....just paddle! Continue to bring new folks into the sport.
Pierre de Rham Membership. Garrison, NY. Paddle a Crossfire. Started paddling in 1983. Last river paddled was the Delaware.
Off river activities; Motorcycles, antique cars, working around my place.
Kendall Crosswell Delegate Town of residence: Scarsdale, NY Boat: G-Force How long paddling: 2 years Last river Ocoee
David King Annual Race Chair, & Competition Chair. Wharton, NJ. Inazone, Sub 7. 9 years. Last river you ran: Mongaup. I
hope to return the Annual Esopus Race to a place of prominence among racers and as a major social event for the club. I believe
competition hones one's skills and hope to use it to help fellow paddler's improve in all areas of boating skills while having fun. In
2005 I hope to launch an annual squirt competition for all levels in the club.
Dan Kirsch Delegate. Hackensack, NJ. Liquid Logic L’il Joe, Dagger RPM, Paddling 4 years . Farmington (New Boston), Mongaup.
Additional info: Married, and starting to involve grandchildren in paddling activities. Looking forward to taking formal instruction and moving up a level in my paddling (although I’m afraid that just means I’ll be swimming in a higher class of rivers). Also: to
develop interest in slalom at the club level using our regular boats, and expanding the activities offered at the pool sessions.
Roger Gocking Vice Chairperson. Ossining, NY. Pyranha Blade, Sub 7 and H2, Epic Endurance and Seda Glider. Nine years Playing
in the Toe. River: Dryway Ocean: Blackburn Challenge. Swims? More than I care to remember! Paddled my Epic Endurance on
Turkey day and got freezing cold but gained no poundage! I see my contribution to KCCNY as continuing to help organize club
events: the nuts and bolts of what really keeps KCCNY relevant.
Rhonda Olsson Delegate .Wharton, NJ. EZ Wavesport. Paddling two years, Last river I ran was the Dryway..... in a raft! I love
animals (have two cats) and the outdoors as well as spending time with positive people. My favorite river is every river I don't
swim. My goals: to help people whether it be with my time or my energy; attend pool sessions and get a solid roll so I can advance
to Class 3 next spring.
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2004-2005 KCCNY Executive Board
2005 KCCNY Executive Board
Outgoing 2004 KCCNY Executive Board
Chairperson Ken Voytac
Vice=Chairperson Roger Gocking
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Chairperson Ken Voytac
Treasurer Gloria Silva
Conservation Lauren Cook
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Vice-Chairperson Roger Gocking
Cruising Ken Voytac
Editor Constance Farley
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Treasurer Robin Schulz
Training Jack Moskowitz
Membership Pierre de Rham
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Conservation Lauren Cook
Annual Race Paul Epstein
Competition Deb O’Keefe
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Cruising Ken Voytac
Safety Frank Wyczynski
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Publicity Sandy Lovell
Delegates at Large:: Dan Gold, Dan Kirsch, Kurt Navratil, Robin Schulz, Wayne Gulmantovicz, Sandy Lovell, Joe Federici, Kim Garner, Dave King, Rey Ordiales,
Ellen Moskowitz
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Editor Connie Farley
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Training Jack Moskowitz
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Membership Pierre de Rham
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Annual Race Dave King
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Competition Dave King
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Safety Wayne Gulmantovicz
Non-elected but essential positions:
Wyczynski
Union pool sessions: Gordon Trinkler
Garfield & Morristown pools sessions: Frank
Web site: Jack Moskowitz
Sandy Lovell Publicity. Elizabeth , NJ Paddle: Dagger RPM 3 yrs. Fife Brook.
Another cat lover—3 black cats. Goals for KCCNY: I want to help in any way I
can to spread the word about the good things the club is doing in hopes of attracting more people to the sport and to KCCNY.
John Guarino Delegate, Warren, NJ, I 3, 5 years Ocoee; Married, 4 kids, 3
grand kids; likes: family, paddling and paddlers skiing, pedaling, out doors in
general, very small trains. River: Lower Yough. First goal, to learn more about
position. Second to assist those that know, third trying to keep foot out of
mouth until first two attained.
Larry Weisfeld, Delegate Bridgewater,NJ, Boat--Phyranna I-3, Paddling about
5 years, Last river-Lehigh, Personal goals--improve roll in whitewater. Goals
for KCCNY--to encourage and develop young members to join and be active in
the club
Ed Jedel Delegate. Netcong, NJ. I have paddled for several years. I don’t consider myself a great paddler but average with my heart in the right place. I am
also a board member with the National Canoe Safety Patrol and editor of their
newsletter. I enjoy helping people and have helped prevent accidents to the
general public, while working on the Upper Delaware River.
Dan Gold Delegate.
Ron Philips Delegate. Morris Plains, NJ.
Jack Moskowitz Training/Webmaster. Flanders, NJ.
Ed “Woody” Wood Delegate. Scotch Plains, NJ.
Delegates at Large:
Dan Gold, Dan Kirsch, Ellen Moskowitz,
Rhonda Olsson, Jim Bellias, Kendall
Croswell, Ron Phillips, Ed Wood, Ed
Jedel, John Guarino, Larry Westfield
Non-elected but essential positions:
Union pool sessions: Gordon Trinkler
Garfield & Morristown pools sessions:
Frank Wyczynski, Gloria Silva
Web site: Jack Moskowitz
Interested in paddling in France
Summer 2005?
Check: Alpine Whitewater Francaise
This summer we are planning four
paddling trips in the French Alps
that will explore some of the
world's most scenic and delightful
w h i t e w a t e r .
Each trip will last nine days and include at least six days of paddling.
For more information and photos of
our trips please visit our website:
alpinewhitewaterfrancaise.com
Bruce Berman
Mykl Messer
Pierre LaFay
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Ed, Jane B, Chuck
Sandy
Pam
Members before the meeting
Karen and Larry
Kendall & Loic
Woody raising a point at the meeting
Helga
Dave and the
Election Slate
Laura’s CRC presentation
Chuck, Ellen, Cheryl
Ken
Andy
The Bliss Award
Lauren’ s Conservation
Lauren, Jane B
presentation
Robin, Pam
Gisela
Pierre, Marian
Ed, Kurt
Marylin
Anthony
Dave and the Nealy Artwork
Kathy
Gang of 4
Andrew, Marc, Butch, Jennifer
Rhonda
Juliet and Tom
Scenes from the 2004 Annual
Meeting & Dinner
Gman
Watching Wayne’s Video
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Gloria Silva was the
host of the dinner.
She holds the Goldstein Award as Ed
Hanrahan
announces
Gloria, Ed
Chuck, Pete, Pierre, Marian, Jane B
Pete Skinner
Pete. Chuck
cutting the cake
Pam & Lauren
Mrs. and John
Gloria, Dave, Dan—winner of the
LL Kayak raffle
KCCNY celebrated 45 years as a paddling club.
Pete Skinner and Chuck Jacob honored us by
cutting the cake and tasting it!
Ellen & Jack
Tracey, Connie
Dan & Laura
John
Woody
Kendall, Ara, Ellen
Geoff
Dave and Rhonda
Scenes from the 2004 Annual Meeting & Dinner
Other News:
Old time KCCNY river rats Pierre de Rham and
Charles Peterson stop at NOC on their motorcycle
trip down the coast to Myrtle Beach, SC and back
home through the mountains of NC and Virginia
Member News:
Kim Garner - member
since 2001. I probably
won't be paddling unless
we get some rain but I
am going to New Zealand
again this year at
Christmas so I will more
than make up for it by
paddling there.
I recently had a fantastic
weekend on the Tohickon
during release weekend beautiful days and I
even camped Saturday
night. Doesn't get much
better than that in early
November
Aaron on his way to becoming a SEAL.
Passed basic, next stop, pre B.U.D.S
(basic underwater demolition school). Oh
yeah, and a proud dad along side. Kurt
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Pool Sessions 2004—2005
POOL SESSIONS
Morristown, NJ (Sat)
Garfield, NJ (Sat)
2004/05:
10.30am-12.30
4-6pm
10am-12
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Dec
12
19
Jan
9
16
23
15
22
29
Feb
5
12
19
26
Mar
April
Union, NJ (Sun)
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
6
13
20
10
17
24
Union Pool Sessions
Pool sessions are held at the Boy's and Girl's Club in Union for the season 2004/2005 from 10 am to
12 noon on Sundays:
Dec 12, 19
Jan 9, 16, 23
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Mar 6, 13, 20
Apr 10, 17, 24
Garfield Pool Sessions
Pool sessions are held at the Boy's and Girl's Club in Garfield, NJ for the season 2004/2005 from 4 to
6 pm on Saturdays:
Feb 19, 26,
March 5, 12 , 19 , 26
St. Elizabeth, Morristown Pool Sessions
Pool sessions are held at the St. Elizabeth College in Morristown (Convent Station), NJ for the season 2004/2005 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturdays:
January 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Feb. 5th and 12th
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Pool Sessions 2004—2005 Directions
Directions to Union: FROM NORTH - Garden State Parkway exit #141, turn right onto Vauxhall Rd., left at traffic light, right at next
traffic light (Morris Ave), 3 blocks turn right onto Jeanette Ave.
FROM SOUTH - Garden State Parkway exit 139B, bear right @ underpass, go left at Clock & Cannon, right onto Johnson Pl., left at traffic
light (Morris Ave), 3 blocks turn right onto Jeanette Ave.
FROM 78 WESTBOUND - exit 50A, right at second traffic light, left at next traffic light (Morris Ave), go through 2 traffic lights turn
left onto Jeanette Ave.
FROM 78 EASTBOUND - exit 49A, left at second traffic light (Morris Ave), go through 7 traffic lights turn left onto Jeanette Ave.
Directions to Garfield: 490 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ.
FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY - GSP to Exit 159 in Saddlebrook (right by Marriott Hotel). Stay on right hand side after toll (Midland
Avenue). Go toward Garfield/Lodi. Take Midland Avenue to 4'th light. The Girls and Boys Club is across from Danard's Lake and park (it
will be on your left).
FROM ROUTE 80 - Take Route 80 to Midland Avenue/Saddlebrook Exit (exit 62A). Follow signs to Saddlebrook/Midland Avenue. Bear
right at end of ramp (Pehle Avenue). Turn left at next traffic light onto Midland Avenue. The Girls and Boys Club is across from Danard's
Lake and park (it will be on your left) Take Route 80 to Exit 62-A. Follow signs to Saddlebrook/Midland Avenue. At end of exit ramp, make
a right at traffic light onto New Peale Avenue At next traffic light make a left onto Midland Avenue Proceed on Midland, as you approach
the train tracks, bear to the right and cross over the tracks to remain on Midland. Continue on Midland and cross Market Street, another
set of railroad tracks and Outwater Lane. Pass a large ball field on your right, the Boys and Girls Club is on the left in a brown shingled
building.
Directions to Morristown: FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE From George Washington Bridge, follow signs to I-80 West (express
lane). Take I-80 West to I-287 South (Boonton-Morristown). Follow * (see below).
FROM LINCOLN TUNNEL From the Lincoln Tunnel follow the signs to Route 3 West. Take Route 3 West to Route 46 West. Continue on
Route 46 West to I-80 West. Take I-80 West to I-287 South. Follow * (see below).
FROM HOLLAND TUNNEL Bear right after tunnel to New Jersey Turnpike (Jersey City Extension). Take Turnpike to I-78 (Newark Airport toll plaza). After toll, take I-78 West to exit for Route 24 (Morristown). Take Route 24 West to I-287 South. Follow * (see below).
FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY VIA TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE/NEW YORK THRUWAY Cross the Tappan Zee Bridge and travel eight miles
along the New York Thruway North past Garden State Parkway to the Spring Valley toll. After the toll, take the second exit, Exit 15
(South Jersey I-287, 17). Bear right on ramp and follow signs for I-287 South Morristown). Follow * (see below).
From New Jersey: FROM NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY (BERGEN COUNTY) I-80 West to I-287 South (Morristown). Follow * (see below).
FROM SOUTH JERSEY VIA GARDEN STATE PARKWAY GSP North to Exit 142. Move to the far right tollbooth and follow the signs to
I-78 West. (You will be heading east, then taking the first exit (Exit 54) and crossing over I-78 in order to head west.) I-78 will divide a
few miles from the exit. Keep to the right and follow signs to Route 24 Morristown). Take Route 24 West to I-287 South. Follow * (see
below).
FROM SOUTH JERSEY VIA NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE NJT North to Exit 10. Take I-287 North to Exit 35 (Route 124/South
Street/Madison Avenue). Stay to the left on the exit ramp. From the exit ramp stoplight, turn left onto South Street. Make the first,
immediate right at the sign for Route 124 East and then make the next right onto Madison Avenue/124 East. Pass Morristown Memorial
Hospital on your left. Stay to the right and proceed on Madison Avenue/Route 124 East. At the fifth light (the Madison Hotel is on your
left), turn left onto Convent Road. Entrance to campus is just across the railroad tracks.
*Take I-287 South to Exit 35 (Route 124/South Street/Madison Avenue). At end of exit ramp, make a left onto Rt. 124 East
(Madison Avenue). At the fifth traffic light the Madison Hotel is on your left, turn left onto Convent Road. Entrance to campus is
just across the railroad tracks.
The Pool is located inside St Joseph's' Hall on the lower level. Please carefully enter the pool via the locker rooms. The Men's Locker Room
is accessed through the first door on your left as you come down the main entrance stairs. Follow signs for Women's Locker Room.
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Newsletter Editor
354 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
What’s Happening!
•
Pool Sessions: Union until April 11, 2005;
Garfield until March 27, 2005; Morristown until February 12, 2005
• Delaware River Water Trail Project Jan, 6 & 12
• PA Dam Removal Conference January 31, 2005
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/archive/article/1072/
• Lehigh Valley Canoe Club Film Fest—February 12,
2005 Saucon Valley HS, Hellertown, PA
We’re on the Web!
http://www.kccny.org
• PaddleSport boat show March 18,19, 20, 2005
• Creek Week, Old Forge, NY April 22, 23 & 24th
http://www.oldforgeny.com/creekweek/
• KCCNY 39th Annual Esopus Slalom June 4 & 5th!
Newsletter
Deadlines:
2005
http://users.bestweb.net/~keech/aca.htm
• Beginner’s Weekend in June 2005
• Remember to renew your KCCNY membership!
• Visit our web site — http://www.kccny.org
March 12th -Early Spring Dust-off
• Fun all the time!
May 14th—Summer Anticipation
August 13th—Full Summer Blast
December 10th—Winter Wrap-up
Send copy to me: [email protected]
KCCNY has often been called “the paddling
club for paddlers who don’t like clubs”
Kayak & Canoe Club of New York
Phone: 908-740-3643
Fax: 908-740-3294
Email: [email protected]
Kayak with us!