U.S. COAST GUARD DIRECTIVES...Kayak Race/Brunch Run
 

BRUNCH RUN Directives…by the U.S. Coast Guard, New York.

We have been notified by the Coast Guard that the Annual Mayor’s Cup Kayak Race around Manhattan will be taking place this Sunday, Oct 14 from 8 am to 4 pm. Each Kayak (Olympians from around the world) will each have a safety boat with each of them.
We have been instructed to come off-plane and proceed at minimal speed/wake, to grant them “right-of-way”, and not “rock their boat”. Please observe this directive because they will be watching us from the satellites above.
They have further requested that we take the easterly side of Roosevelt Island while transiting south to the lower basin instead of using the East River/westerly side of Roosevelt Island…to avoid encountering any kayakers racing on the East River.

Once we reach the lower basin/intersection of the Hudson River and the East River, we will rest/wait 10 minutes for our friends from New Jersey to join us before we proceed North up the Hudson, under the George Washington Bridge, and return on the Harlem River. Please also observe the “no-wake” zones for each of the 15 bridges/supports on the Harlem River…they’ll be watching from the satellites. We’ll have plenty of time/room to go fast on the balance of the trip up Long Island Sound.

Recap: Meet at 12 noon at Buoy 27A on Sunday, Oct. 14th off of Port Washington on Long Island Sound; travel south under the Throggs Neck Bridge, Whitestone Bridge, down the East River on the easterly side of Roosevelt Island; Stop and take a 10 minute break at the Lower basin/intersection of the Hudson River and East River…then proceed North up the Hudson River and return to Long Island Sound via the Harlem River. We then go to Lamotta’s Restaurant/Manhasset Bay Marina for Brunch.

The PACEBOAT will be CORPORATECARS.COM, a 38 Fountain with 4-300 HP Mercs…that goes 90 mph! Follow me when in doubt. I will fly the American Flag and be on VHF 78.
The longs and lats for Manhasset Bay Marina are Latitude: 40°50'25''N Longitude: 72°42'61''W

we are assembling a Jersey posse;
( people)
1. JoeD's -- 37 outerlimits 7
2. Pro 1's -- 32 skater????????????????????????????????????????????
3. Hunster's -- 29 scarab ?
4. Sak's --- 51 outerlimits ?
5.. tim V. ---- 38 scarab 4
6.. billy --- velocity ?
7.. bill b. -- 27 formula ?

Upstate posse
1. Pure Energy -- 30 superboat
2. Yesrej Steve -- 25 baja
3. Nordic 95 -- 32 fountain

latest update

A couple more from jersey .

Billy , velocity (fresh JC rebuild)

Bill B , 27 formula

Fun Run
 

We will be there in a 36 Skater.Vinny & Carl . Looking to have some fun.

Looks like we will have 25-30 boats this year including the LI guys-------4-5 of us will be launching at the Liberty State Park Launch Ramp just off exit 14B of the nj tpke located at the southern end of the state park.

RESPECT KAYAK RACERS around Manhattan
 

Please...come off plane and idle by the kayaks that are racing around Manhattan...show them respect; wave to them and encourage them with a mighty arm swing/wave...like you would to your favorite powerboat racers. Make sure the Coast Guard and Marine Police see you being courteous...all this makes for good public relations.
You never know when we might need the kayak club to help patrol our race/poker run course.
I'll monitor VHF 78...and remember, we are being "watched" from the satellites in space...so SMILE!
Again, I'll be aboard the World's Fastest Center Console Record Holder, "CORPORATECARS.COM", a 38 Fountain with 4-300HP Merc O/B's; owned and captained by Bob Kolenberg; and if you need a good car or truck, go to Bob's website...it may help pay for the gas we are going to drink on Sunday!
BF

I think Chuck/Brett are bringing the 42OL. :cool:

Have fun, take lots of pics!

I heard that too !!! Guess Bad Boy is out , heard the drives were off and at least 1 motor out of the 51. Try to get some pics like last year. We'll miss you but understand you got your hands full !!!!

What is a VHF radio? ----hehehe

Hey Jack remove the question marks.