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NY/NJ Baykeeper Summer Kayak Tour Kickoff Thursday: Free Kayak Thursdays and More

Join NY/NJ Baykeeper  with a free kayak tour of the Keyport Harbor this Thursday, tomorrow June 26 from 5:30-6:30pm. 

Can't make it? Don't fret. 

 Additional FREE kayak tour adventure dates include:

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June 26, July 17, July 24, and July 31 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 

Meet at the Keyport Waterfront and look for our signs!

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 For those looking to paddle longer, the following trips will be offered:

Navesink River Paddle:

When: Saturday August 16 from 12:30-2:30pm. Launch Point: Hartshorne Woods Claypit Creek Parking Lot

Cost: $30 per person which include a kayak, PFD and paddle rental.

 Navesink tours are held in conjunction with Monmouth County Parks. 

To register, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com and use Code IND43A for the July trip, and Code INE43A for the August trip.

Beginner Perth Amboy Paddle:

When:Saturday, August 9, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Launch Point: Second St. Beach 

Cost:$25/person, or $35/person including the kayak, PFD, and paddle rental. 

Sunset Matawan Creek Paddle:

When: Saturday, September 6, from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Launch Point: Brown Point's Marina, 357 W. Front St, Keyport

Cost:$25/person, or $35/person including the kayak, PFD, and paddle rental. 

Register online at www.nynjbaykeeper/events.

Participants are recommended to bring water, snack, sunscreen, bug repellent, rain gear, hat, at towel to sit on, a dry sack or plastic bag to store personal items, a polypropylene cord to tie the bag to the kayak, a spare car key, and a camera.

Registration questions can be directed to Heather Macchia at 732-888-9870 ext 1 or Heather@nynjbaykeeper.org

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