Kayak Staten Island goes South!! We're taking our kayaks to the south shore of Staten Island. Come join us for some free kayaking at the Conference House Park this Sunday! Where: Conference House Park www.nycgovparks.org/parks/conferencehousepark 7455 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10307-2119 (718) 984-6046 When: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - Noon to 3:00 pm FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC We provide boats, life jackets and paddles for a kayaking experience High winds or lightening cancel

Kayak Staten Island: The Hudson from Henry's Vantage Point; A Kayaking Adventure Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3-5:30pm Sandy Beach, Fort Wadsworth. Join Kayak Staten Island for an introductory kayak experience to view the island on the water, the way Henry Hudson saw it. Kayaks, personal flotation devices, (life vests), instructions and supervision will be provided for a limited number of participants. Park at the Fort Wadsworth, ballfield/fishing lot and follow signs for a short walk to Sandy Beach. Wear appropriate clothing and beach/water shoes and take the customary precautions against sun, mosquitoes and ticks. Bring water. Event may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather. Meet at Sandy Beach at 2:45 to sign up, there is no admission charge and no reservations are required. Participation is first come, first served on a space available basis

Ten dedicated volunteers built racks for the inside of our boathouse March 14, 2009. All are eager to get those boats into the water!

Despite overcast skies, strong winds and threats of rain, Kayak Staten Island hosted a clean up of Buono Beach on Saturday October 25th; Its My Park Day. Thirty four volunteers attended the clean up, and removed enough trash to fill an entire Parks Department sanitation vehicle. In addition to the clean-up, rocks along the shoreline were moved in anticipation of the kayaks that will be launching and landing from Buono beach next year. After the clean-up we watched (inside the Alice Austen House) the film "City of Water", produced by Metropolitian Waterfront Alliance. The film explores New York's diverse and vibrant waterfront.

A group of seven Kayak Staten Island volunteers participated in City of Water festival on Governor's Island, July 26, 2008. We launched from Alice Austen House, paddled to Governor's Island, eventually landing at Red Hook. A great day to honor and celebrate the waterways that surround our City.