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Monthly 2008 Full Moon Paddles Depart from April Through November
Full moon paddlers will be enjoying evening boating on the Hudson over the coming months. Leaving from Foundry Dock Park next to the Cold Spring Metro North parking lot (free parking on weekends), the paddlers will head north.
Some paddlers like to watch the moon rise near Little Stony Point Park...others like to go to the area where Breakneck Point meets the Hudson River...while a few like to circumnavigate Bannerman Island (about a one hour paddle each way from Foundry Dock Park).
The Hudson Highlands Gateway Area between Storm King Mountain (to the west) and where Breakneck Point (to the east) meets the Hudson River has been called the most mystical place on the Hudson River. It is here at night where many have experienced the most profound feelings of awe. On very quiet nights, one can sometimes hear the rare splashings of unseen gentle sentient beings as they laugh, walk, run and skip across the water.
Each kayak must be equipped with a 360 degree white light on its stern. These are available from Hudson Valley Outfitters, 63 Main Street, Cold Spring or from other sources.
Note: These are NOT organized events. There is no leader or organizer. Paddlers accept sole responsibility for themselves. These outings are not for kayakers who have not paddled several times on the Hudson River. Rain and/or high winds cancel.
The following Saturdays are the closest Saturdays to the 100% full moon. After returning to Foundry Dock Park paddlers sometimes adjourn to the Depot Restaurant in Cold Spring (site of the old train station).
The 2008 dates and general departure times for the full moon paddles (if you get there late, just head north):
April 19...8pm (if water temperatures are above 55 degrees)
May 17...6pm
June 21...10:30pm
July 19...9pm
August 16...7:30pm
September 13...6pm
October 11...4:30pm
November 15...6:30pm (if water temperatures are above 55 degrees)
Happy paddling to all.
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