Hello Manhattan Kayakers,

This is the big one. 28 miles at full speed around Manhattan Island. Many of your favorite MKC guides are racing in it along with some of the very best surf ski and kayak racers in the world along with former US Olympian Greg Barton. The Race starts and finishes at 79th St. Boat Basin. First Racers go at 11:15 am and the fastest racers should finish by 3:30 pm or so.

The end of Pier 66 (where our boathouse is ) should be good viewing and picture taking. Some of first kayakers should be coming by that location after 3:00 pm with the bulk coming after 3:30 pm.

There is a big bash at the race start/finish to celebrate. See details below:

Mayor’s Cup-New York Kayak Championships
Qualify and race in the 2010 Mayor’s Cup New York City Kayak Championships. Race for a North American best $15000 in cash and $20000 in prizes. …
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See ya there!

Manhattan Kayak Co. coach and guide
Marcus Demuth finished his circumnavigation of Great Britain yesterday, Sunday, July 25, 2010 in 80 days, a record for a solo circumnavigation, 7 days faster than Nigel Dennis and Paul Caffyn’s circumnavigation in 1980, and matching the existing record circumnavigation of a trio of 3 British paddlers in 2005.

The expedition started with 2 days off due to gale force winds only 4 hours after launch on May 6th in Skegness, on the East Coast of Great Britain. However, the weather improved quickly and provided most of the time the low winds a UK circumnavigation needs in order to be successful. Since 2005, all 12 attempts to circumnavigate the UK by kayak proved unsuccessful due to bad weather.Thus, despite being tired and having a sore bumm, Marcus is relieved that the 2,540 Mile expedition is complete.

Marcus likes to thank the countless people he met along the way who helped to make this expedition to make a success, and who brightened his day after a rainy day, or a day full of headwinds by opening their homes and refridgerators for Marcus.

Hello Manhattan Paddlers,

Please Check Schedule above for two FULL MOON paddles on Saturday and Sunday.. The Current strength will be a 2-2+ so this is best for experienced paddlers or solid beginners joined in double seater kayaks. BRING headlamps ( preferably water resistant or waterproof). This is a GREAT tour that happens once a month if lucky.

FUN IN SUN tours are in in full swing so please call or register online in advance to make sure you get your space!

Also big Governors Island Tour (REPLACES “RED HOOK” Tour on Schedule) as part of NY WATER DAY festival!! Only Governors Island Tour this year! Experienced paddlers only.