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Paddle NYC (…or Chris Swims the Hudson) by John Pasmore

http://www.nykayak.com/Got out with couple of travel pros, Jon Fauver, CEO of TrekkSoft and Chris Sandeman, CEO of Sandeman’s New Europe decided to spend a Sunday paddling out to the Statue of Liberty from NY Kayak. Been a second since I’ve paddled that far. Good day and great to get out on the water with friends.

Of course, Chris got a little closer to the Hudson than he wanted:

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For me was good chance to drag out some gear. And, of course, given the unique odor of Hudson River water, all gear gets washed — and in NYC there aren’t many places to drip dry — this would not work if we weren’t lucky enough to have 2 bathrooms.

Images on the water possible thanks to a waterproof LifeProof case PLUS the LifeJacket case which works well if you’re down in the water kayaking, but good for sailing/fishing etc.

Because I’m old I paddle with an extra seat cushion — SealLine Kayak Cushion

Rain was in the forecast, but we snuck through but still had an Atlantis jacket (blue jacket on left) packed.

Used my own Helly Hansen PFD/vest (Model 50N) — this one for some reason is a challenge to find in the US who knows why —  I ordered from Rob Perry Marine in UK. I like the way these vests fit and I can use for sailing and kayaking,

There is also a 5 Liter Pacific Outdoor dry bag (orange) floating around in the picture as well. Like the bags with the dump valve.

Not really much else needed for even a 5 mile Kayak day trip — water + hat + sunglasses and you’re good.

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