The Hudson River is spanned by six bridges that are part of the New York State Bridge Authority. Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Rip Van Winkle Bridge and the Walkway Over the Hudson (formerly the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge) Each Bridge is unique in its history and engineering. As boaters we travel…
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Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda
Fran Dunwell, was our featured speaker at the July 31, 2018 Association meeting. Since 1974 Fran has spent her career in conservation of the Hudson River’s scenic, historic, and environmental heritage. Currently the coordinator of the Hudson River Estuary at the NYSDEC she oversees the implementation of an ambitious program; conserving fish and wildlife, landscape, and water…
Ingenious way to get back into a dinghy from the water
Follow this link to see a short video of this technique to get back into an inflatable dinghy from the water, Especially if you are “mature” and don’t have a lot of upper body strength to pull yourself up. Ingenious! https://www.followingseas.media/blog/2018/7/13/monday-minute-getting-back-into-the-dinghy