Building on the success of Captains and Paddlers Day 2008, C & P Day 2009 will feature –
· Quality face time between commercial operators, human-powered boaters and local safety enforcement personnel
· Brief presentations and lots of discussion
· The unparalleled ambiance of the Barge at Pier 66a!
Last year, over 70 people representing 32 organizations gathered at the Pier 66 Boathouse in Hudson River Park for the first Captains & Paddlers Day – click “C&P DAY 2008 REPORT” at right for the full report.
This year, presentations and discussion will include:
· Tips from kayakers on how to read our intentions and skill levels
· Briefing from the United States Coast Guard on new regulations & restricted areas
· All major Safety & Enforcement agencies present to answer questions
· All major commercial operators in New York Harbor are expected to attend participate, including ferry operators, sailboat operators, and an Ambrose Channel Freighter Pilot!
Quality face-time with fellow Hudson River Mariners . . .FREE BREAKFAST AND SNACKS . . MARINER'S DISCOUNT on good food from “The Frying Pan” for lunch . . . Sign Up Sheets for the Wheelhouse Exchange -- see what the river looks like from the wheelhouse of a New York Waterway, New York Water Taxi, Circle Line or Statue Cruises vessel – sign up to schedule a ride over the summer and we can make it happen!