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2008 Tours

Our 2008 tour schedule is shown below. We are always interested in new ideas and value your input. Please contact us with your favorite tour from prior years or a "wished-for" future tour. We like challenges!

Romantic Tours - relaxing and refreshing
Full
Moon
Monthly
Maritime
Museum
Wed-pm
North
Shore
Wed-pm's.
South
Shore
Wed-pm's.
Friday
Evenings
By Appt.
Ecology Tours - exploring & learning
Seal
Watch
Dec 8
Shore
Birds
April 27
Winter
Waterfowl
Feb 23
Custom
Tours
By Appt.
Challenge Tours - energy & endurance
Morning
Energy
Weekly
Sebonnac
Exploration
January 26
Winter & Spring Tours - special gear required
New Years
Eve
Dec-31
Ice
Breaker
Feb-9
St Pat's
Paddle
Mar-16
Coldwater
Gear
Requiements


"News Year Eve"
 
 

"To Sunken Forest"
 
 

"Sebonac Inlet"
 
 

"The 3 of us"
 
 

"Ice Breaker Tour"
 
 

"Greb"
 
 

"Fall Foliage"
 
 

"Sun Set"
 
 

"Moon-Rising"
 
 

"K1 on Carmans"
 
 

"Canoeing"
 
 

"Connetquot-Canal"
 
 

"Rafting-Up"
 
 

"Montauk Light"
 
 

"Wetlands"
 
 

"Sea Kayak Marathon"
 

New Year's Eve Tour - Monday, December 31, 2007, time TBA

Propitiate the Kayak Gods and end the New Year right. Suit up and enjoy the quiet water with other dedicated paddlers. Wet or Dry Suit and PFD manditory. Experienced paddlers only

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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Seal Watch Tour - Saturday, December 8, 2007, 1:00 pm

The seals are here, enjoying the Long Island waters durning the winter months. Come out and enjoy a quiet, paddle to observe our northen visitors. A wet- or dry-suit and a PFD is required. Experienced paddlers only

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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Sebonac Harbor Exploration - Saturday, January 26, time TBA

A great place to practice skills at all levels. Depending on the weather we will either go out into the bay, or stay on the inside and enjoy the quite back waters of Scallop Pond or perhaps do both.

Dress for immersion, a PFD is required.

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Time: TBA
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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Ice Breaker Tour - Saturday, February 9, 1:00 pm

Do you like peace and quiet? Can't stand being cooped up? Need to test out the new cold-weather gear you got for the holidays? Need a really unusual gift for a belated Valentine's present? Gear up to enjoy the quiet, pristine water in the icy weather. Marvel at the distant sounds the denser air brings so near. Observe the variety of waterfowl and other wildlife that call our waters home during the winter. A wet- or dry-suit and a PFD is required. Experienced paddlers only

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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Winter Waterfowl Tour - Saturdday February 23, 1:00 pm

The Ducks and others use Long Island waters for their winter home. Come and paddle with them and enjoy the winter waters. Learn to identify our winter residents. Wet or Dry Suit and PFD manditory. Experienced paddlers only

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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St Patrick's Day Paddle - Sunday, March 16, time TBA

Before wearing the green, don your dry suit or wet suit and paddle the blue/Green water. We will paddle across Bellport bay to Fire Island and explore the shore.

Wet or Dry Suit and a PFD is required. Experienced paddlers only

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Time: 1:00 pm
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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Wednsday Evening Tours - Starting July 2, Eveny other Wednesday at West Sayville Maritime Museum.

Mid Week Break Wednesday evening tour with the Long Island Maritime Museum.Enjoy the sunset and cool breezes on the Great South Bay. The lesson begins at 5:30 pm. Tours start promptly at 6:30 pm immediately following the lesson.

Cost: Tour - $40, and one time orentation lesson $10
Register & Directions: call 631 HISTORY. (447-8679)
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Friday Evening Tours - Starting June, The last Friday of the month at Dowling other Fridays by appointment.

Cool off on those hot Friday evenings paddling and practicing your skills immediately following our one-hour Friday afternoon skills clinic. You get to develop your skills for up to three hours on Friday night. The clinic begins at 5:30 pm. Tours start promptly at 6:30 pm immediately following the clinic.

Cost: Tour - $25, Clinic - $25, Tour & Clinic - $35, Kayak Rental - $15,
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.
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Full Moon Tours - Monthly, dates vary.

Experience the romance as the moon rises over the Bay from the vantage-point of your kayak. Paddle with your companions with silvery light reflecting on the water. Start times will vary depending on the time of moonrise each tour.

Dates: Sat. Jun-30 Sun. Jul-29, Mon. Aug-27, Wed. Sep-26, Fri. Oct-26
Cost: Tour - $30, Kayak rental - $15
Register, directions & start time: call 631-563-6654.

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Morning Energy Paddle - Tuesdays & Thurdsays, 10:00 am.

Do you like to use your kayak to burn calories? Do you have a weekday available to help you stay fit? Would you appreciate some skilled company to help you keep up the pace? Every Tueaday and Thursday morning, weather permitting, we get together an high energy group for exercise on the Connetquot River in Oakdale. We will help you stay in shape, stay out of trouble and have fun along the way!

Cost: special weekday rate Tour - $20, Kayak rental - $15
Start time: 10:00 AM
Register & directions call 631-563-6654.

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North Shore Tours - Wednesdays, 5:30 pm.

Relax and enjoy the evening. In cooperation with Town of Brookhaven Recreation Division we are offering a pleasant evening of paddling at two different North Shore locations. These tours are open to all skill levels ages 12 and older. Beginners are welcome. Meet us at the put in at 5:30 pm for an optional one-hour lesson. Recommended for beginners, more experienced paddlers can also use this time to hone their skills. Tours leave promptly at 6:30 pm. We generally return around 8:30 pm.

Setauket Dock: Setauket Map Dates July 9 Aug 6, Sept 3
 
For directions to put-ins see our Put-In page.

Cost: Tour - $25, Lesson - $15, Kayak Rental - $15
Register: call Brookhaven Town 631-451-6135 on M-F 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

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South Shore Tours - Wednesdays, 5:30 pm.

Relax and enjoy the evening. In cooperation with Town of Brookhaven Recreation Division we are offering a pleasant evening of paddling at two different South Shore locations. These tours are open to all skill levels ages 12 and older. Beginners are welcome. Meet us at the put in at 5:30 pm for an optional one-hour lesson. Recommended for beginners, more experienced paddlers can also use this time to hone their skills. Tours leave promptly at 6:30 pm. We generally return around 8:30 pm.

Osprey Park: Mastic Beach Map Dates June 25, July 23, Aug 20, Sept 17
 
For directions to put-ins see our Put-In page.

Cost: Tour - $25, Lesson - $15, Kayak Rental - $15
Register: call Brookhaven Town 631-451-6135 on M-F 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

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Shore Birds Tour - Sunday, April 27, time TBA

Spring migration has begun. There are few more effective ways to approach shorebirds than in a kayak. Come with us a observe the vast array of birds and other wildlife as they feed on the mud flats of Shinnecock Bay. Bring your waterproof binoculars and camera, we hope to get a close look at many different species.

Wet or Dry Suit and PFD required.

Cost: Tour - $25, Kayak Rental - $15,
Register & Directions: call 631-563-6654.

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Custom and Specialty Tours - On Request.

SKSA provides instructional and interpretive environmental adventures for your group or organization. We'll work with you to plan your tour, tailored to your skills and interests from team-building to recreation.

Whether you seek an exploration of pristine glassy waters in protected marshland, or the challenge of an extensive open water crossing, we will meet your needs with seasoned instructors, including the most highly certified on Long Island.

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Cold Water Gear - Requirements based on conditions.

Paddling in the winter or early spring can be a especially challenging. Because of the danger of cold shock, cold collapse and hypothermia, the risks of immersion are serious. The primary concern is the temperature of the water. We follow the 60/120 rule: if the water temperature is below 60-F or if the water plus air temperature is below 120-F special protection is manditory. See our Quick Class on Clothing selection for more information.

SKSA offers cold weather tours only for the more advanced paddlers who have properly chosen and properly fitted gear and are familiar with its use. See us for special lessions and contacts if you are interested in these advanced opportunities.

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