Kayak Info and Links: Put-ins, Access changes, Regional Kayak Groups, etc.

[bunkerjoe4]

Connecticut Launch Links:

This is a link that brings you to the Conn DEP. Towns, Maps, and Access can be pulled down from there.
http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/

[bunkerjoe4]

Massachusetts Launch Links:

Mass DFG site. Fishing, Boating, Kayaking access, and some maps.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/pab/index.htm

[bunkerjoe4]

New Jersey Launch Links:

NJ Kayak and Canoe Access -- Also includes Conn, De, and regionals. This is a very well put together listing. Clicking on the bullet points gives you further detail. I wanted to thank the Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association for this fine map and all the work they put into it. Feel free to contact them about joining their organization if you want to learn more. They are a great group of people, from all walks of life.

http://www.jsska.org/launchsitesmap/lsmap.html

A few others. (Some may change from time to time because of seasonal and access issues. Be sure to call the town if you are driving any great distance to get there.)


Atlantic/Cape May County Etc:

Cape May
Harbor View marina E side -- Fish the Toll bridge either side. Watch where you park on Crest Side.

N Cape May to Town bank -- You can park on side streets on the bayfront. Please respect any signs posted.

Lower Township -- Boat ramp behind Jim's
Directions: As you are driving into Cape May, at the bottom of bridge, turn R.

NJ regulations --

Saltwater

Freshwater

Boating

[bunkerjoe4]

Maryland Launch Links:

Chesapeake Bay --

http://mddnr.chesapeakebay.net/fish/state2.html

[dogfish]

Massachusetts Launch Links:

Mass DFG site. Fishing, Boating, Kayaking access, and some maps.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/pab/index.htm

You can add this one to the list. It's in Charlestown, on Terminal St. I haven't been there yet, but a buddy said it's a clean and safe ramp, public launch.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

[DarkSkies]

Some mixed links....


http://www.longisland.com/boating/boat-ramps-nassau.php



Tobay Beach & South Shore launch resources... I think only residents are permitted there (Tobay Beach) on weekends, non-residents are allowed Mon-Fri.

They also may not allow launches in the midst of the summer traffic. I do know a few people who have gone in before sunup and try to get back on the sand before the beaches open. Even that may not be officially allowed, so please realize your mileage may vary if you do similar LI launches. That seems to be the best strategy for beaches like this, unless you want to launch in a marina or back bay and add an extra 3 miles of paddling to your trip.

Above all, you really don't want the hassle of arguing with lifeguards whether you should be in the surf or not. Pick your days, check the regulations ahead of time, and be safe.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=...05a414b371d0b0

[seamonkey]

A cool link i found for sweetwater
http://www.nationalrivers.org/welcome.htm

Pennsylvania
http://pennkayaker.com/pennkayaker/x...ookieSupport=1

[williehookem]

LI changes, Caumsett added:


www.newsday.com

Windsurfing, paddleboard OK at state parks
Originally published: May 18, 2012 3:44 PM
Updated: May 18, 2012 7:17 PM
By BILL BLEYER bill.bleyer@newsday.com

Photo credit: Newsday/Ed Betz | loria Neumair, of Port Jefferson, Paddles on a paddle board in Port Jefferson Harbor in Port Jefferson, NY. (May 13, 2012)
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Parks and preserves across Long Island

Windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding will be allowed at more Long Island state park beaches this summer.

The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Friday announced its decision to allow the two sports at ocean beaches where surfing already is permitted. The change is effective June 1.

"We're very appreciative of all the access changes that they were able to create," said Jack Riordan of the Long Island Beach Access Group, which has been lobbying for the changes.
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Parks regional director Ronald Foley said "paddleboarding and windsurfing were determined to be forms of surfing because the board is relatively the same and it doesn't have any propulsion. So after discussion with our counsel's office and others, it was deemed that we could allow these activities without changing our rules."
However, kiteboarding is not covered by the new policy, so it is still not permitted.

Last summer the parks agency allowed paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing at Heckscher, windsurfing at Orient Beach, and windsurfing at Wildwood on weekdays during the swimming season.

The changes affect the following beaches:

Jones Beach -- year-round at the west side of West End 2, at Field 10, beyond 100 feet east of the Field 6 picnic area, and at the West End boat basin; at all open parking fields from Oct. 16 through May 14; and west of Field 2 from June 1 through Oct. 15.

Montauk -- year-round from sunrise to sunset at Shadmoor and Hither Hills outside bathing areas; and at Montauk Point Dec. 15 through March 31 from sunrise to sunset.

Robert Moses -- year-round west side of each open field beyond the lifeguard-protected areas and Democrat Point west of jetty; Field 5 year-round on the west side; at Fields 2, 3 and 4 by permit only when fields are closed between Sept. 15 and Dec. 31, during daylight hours only.

"We look forward to continuing to work with" park officials to gain additional access to more remote beach areas accessible only by four-wheel-drive vehicles and now used only by fishermen, Riordan said. The group would also like access for windsurfing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding at Caumsett State Park.

The parks agency last year approved car-top launching of canoes and kayaks at Caumsett after a new parking lot near the beach is constructed.

Foley said it would continue to talk with the access group.

[williehookem]

Some for eastern Long IslandSKSA Listing of Put-ins for Eastern Long Island
http://www.sksa-ltd.com/launch.htm