By Vladimir Brezina
In the harbor ecosystem, kayaks are definitely at the bottom of the food chain.
Still, sometimes they remind me of those frisky little mammals scampering under the feet of the great lumbering dinosaurs…
By Vladimir Brezina
In the harbor ecosystem, kayaks are definitely at the bottom of the food chain.
Still, sometimes they remind me of those frisky little mammals scampering under the feet of the great lumbering dinosaurs…
Posted in Kayaking, New York City
Tagged Binghamton Ferryboat, Boat Traffic, Ferries, Graveyard of Ships, Kayaking, New York Harbor, Photography, Shipping, Yellow Submarine
By Johna Till Johnson and Vladimir Brezina
We couldn’t possibly write about this topic without first referencing Bowsprite’s prior posts here and here. Not only did she accurately (and highly entertainingly) capture the lingo, her whimsical drawings are one-of-a kind!
When out kayaking in New York Harbor, we carry marine radios for several reasons: To call for help if something goes wiggy; to stay abreast of developments on the water; and, where appropriate, to advise larger vessels of our intentions.
But one of the more captivating aspects of kayaking with a radio in the harbor is simply the opportunity to listen to exchanges between the captains of commercial vessels.
Posted in Kayaking, New York City
Tagged Kayaking, Marine Radio, Marine Traffic, New York Harbor, Radio Calls, Shipping, VHF Radio