LATEST NEWS
November 4, 2007
The Wildwater Boat pictured below was called a "Sprinter" by the previous owner. He believes it was made in 1989. The layup of the boat is s-glass and kevlar. It is a race layup, as the boat is very light. The boat is in reasonably good condition, the seat will need to be set up for the new owner and there is a sloppy patch job that will need some glass repair. Other than that the boat is as I said in good shape. I paid $500 for the boat and would like that amount in return. I live in the Rochester NY area about 20 min. off the New York thruway exit 43.
I can be contacted by phone at 585-377-1994 or email at rockpark@rochester.rr.com.
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September 9th 2006
NESS Series race Updade.
The race scheduled for September 24 will be held. G0 to the Racing page for more
information.
May 11, 2006 Kayak Adventures Status Update
1 Owasco Outlet - New York Rivers United director Bruce Carpenter is currently looking at the Owasco Outlet relative to recreational releases. To date no progress has been made. Don't look for any releases in the near future. The lake level was lowered to below summer level. What this means is that the person controlling the lake now can refuse to honor any request for releases because the lake level is to low.
2 Construction Of Competition/Training Course at Rock Park - Frontier Communictions has notified me that the materials are in. The permits are in place and this coming week we will be finalizing the plans for the building of the course. Those interested in helping with the project please notify Art Miller by email at (rockpark@rochester.rr.com). Help is always needed and welcomed as there is much to do to transform this beautiful area into a family recreation facility.
3 Rockpark permits are ready. - The City of Rochester and RG&E have requested that the paddlers using the Park sign a WAIVER prior to using the park. You can download the form from the Registration page and mail it to Kayak Adventures. Use the folling link to access the waiver form. Registration Permit
4 New concept for Introduction to Kayaking Programs. - Kayak Adventures and the Monroe Community College Aquatic Staff have now expanded their partnership ti include the Summer season. All of our weekend Introduction to Kayaking programs will start at the College pool for three hours of clean water and guaranteed good weather on Friday nights followed by a full day on the river at Rochester Canoe and kayak Park. The first program will be run on Memorial dat weekend. Contact Kayak Adventures for details. Email - rockpark@rochester.rr.com Phone 585-377-1994.
5 Keuka Outlet - Cleanup teams now have the entire Outlet open. As always whenever you are paddling the Outlet look for the hazzard signs and follow the instructions as posted.
February 2006 Press release
ROCHESTER CANOE AND KAYAK PARK
TO OPEN THIS SPRING (2006)
Starting in the spring of 2006 Rochester New York will have the distinction of having the first USA Canoe and Kayak Junior Olympic Development Center in the New York/New England region. USA Canoe and Kayak, Inc, the governing body for Olympic Kayaking sports, reviewed information regarding the Rochester Site potential at its Board Meeting in Colorado Springs on November 18. The decision was unanimous in their support for the formation of a Junior Olympic Development Center in the City of Rochester .
Because of the efforts of members of Rochester City Council, Rochester Parks and Recreation Dept, USA Canoe and Kayak inc. and Kayak Adventures the area directly below Driving Park Bridge continuing North for about 1000 feet has been chosen as the home of the Junior Olympic Development Center. USA Canoe and Kayak will be providing the Insurance, Rochester Department of Parks and Recreation has issued the permit to Kayak Adventures for construction and use of the training course. The training course will consist of a series of Slalom Gates suspended over the river. Kayak Adventures, a USACK member club will oversee the activities at the site. Art Miller, Director of Kayak Adventures, and regarded as one of the top Development coaches in the country will also serve of the Head Instructor for the programs. Programs will be offered for Slalom, Sprint, Freestyle and Wildwater. All four of these disciplines hold Junior Olympic championships that are open to all paddlers in the USA , Canada , Mexico and Europe .
Over the last ten years many of the members in the Kayak Adventures Junior Olympic Program have had considerable success at the national level. Currently Adam Contant, Rochester , is the number four boat on the National Team. Adam has achieved Elite status and now travels with the national team. This summer he toured the US and Canada for eight weeks, another week in Colorado , and a week in DC at the Olympic Center. Over Christmas he will be in Atlanta or Mexico . USACK is pleased that Adam, along with the rest of the team members will have a site to train on a daily basis.
The primary purpose of the site will be serve as a training venue for all that wish to pursue the Olympic dream or just want to experience the sport. Local Schools have already signed on to offer kayaking as an option for their students. After School and Summer programs will be made available and affordable to all area residents. The Center will be fee free to all the use it. Time for open recreation paddling will be make available to the general public. The times will be listed on the Kayak Adventures website. www.kayak-adventures.org We are still working on the rules for the Center, which could include a waiver/permit. Safety concerns expressed by the City and RGE deals with Kayakers paddling below the falls. Because of the height of the falls this is a very dangerous area and should be avoided. Latest meetings suggest that signs will be posted prohibiting kayaking in the pool below the falls. Paddlers will need to leave the river whenever the alarms go off. Directions, schedules and other information will be posted on our website prior to the opening in the spring.
Art Miller (Director - Kayak Adventures)