Shared Harbor Day

Harbor Ops Education Subcommittee

It's a busy harbor - join us to learn about the many updates and ongoing growth of vessel traffic in our shared water port.

The Downtown Boathouse at Pier 26

Join the <a href="https://nymaritime.org/education-2/" title="https://nymaritime.org/education-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Harbor Operations Education Subcommittee</a> for Q&A with a tug captain, a ferry captain, a sailor, and a kayaker discussing best practices for staying safe. Share navigation tips with fellow boaters over lunch as we kick off the summer season!This program is free and open to all. RSVPs are strongly encouraged and appreciated to ensure we have enough materials and refreshments. You will not need a ticket, please just give your name at the check-in table.We'll gather in the large, indoor space of the Downtown Boathouse in Hudson River Park, but still be right next to the water for inspiration.Saturday, May 4th, 2024 - 10am to 4pmAt the <a href="https://www.downtownboathouse.org/" title="https://www.downtownboathouse.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Downtown Boathouse</a>, Pier 26, Hudson River ParkYou will not need a ticket, please just give your name at the check in table.Feel free to dress comfortably for spending the day on the pier. If conditions allow, there might be the opportunity to go kayaking in the afternoon. If conditions allow, no special dress or equipment is required for kayaking, but you will want to be comfortable getting wet. For additional details about free kayaking, please click the link for the Downtown Boathouse.Thank you to the <a href="https://www.downtownboathouse.org/" title="https://www.downtownboathouse.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Downtown Boathouse</a> and <a href="https://hudsonriverpark.org/" title="https://hudsonriverpark.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hudson River Park</a> for hosting the program and to the <a href="https://nymaritime.org/" title="https://nymaritime.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maritime Association of the Port of NY/NJ</a> for sponsoring our pizza lunch!

Agenda

Coffee

Welcomes and Shared Harbor Seminar presentation

Q&A with a tug captain, a ferry captain, a sailor, and a kayaker discussing best practices for staying safe. Share navigation tips with fellow boaters over lunch as we kick off the summer season!

Navigation Panel with commercial and recreational boaters

Lunch and social time

Breakout activities, and possibilities including: 
Boaters Open Mike
Historic ship tour of retired USCGC LILAC
Sudden Severe Weather presentation
Kayaking or rowing, if conditions allow


Breakout Activities

Special thanks to the ongoing support of USCG Sector NY, Harbor Ops - Safety Committee, Commercial Maritime community, Recreational boating community and all of our long-time supporters.  Thanks to Maritime Association and the Downtown Boathouse for hosting.  Thanks to the Hudson River Park Trust for their ongoing support.

Thank you & closing remarks

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