Paddle the Navesink Day on Sept. 14

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RED BANK ­– The fourth annual “Paddle the Navesink Day,” a free community-wide celebration of the Navesink River is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14,  rain or shine, at Maple Cove, located at the foot of Maple Avenue.
Area boating clubs, businesses and organizations along Red Bank’s Navesink River will offer people the opportunity to experience kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding and rowing. Participants will be able to try these different paddle sports at no cost under the supervision of certified instructors.
The Jersey Paddler of Brick will have 25 different types of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for demo and for purchase. Navesink River Rowing will host learn-to-row sessions and will supply an overview of the programs it offers to adults and to youth.
Environmental and maritime groups also will provide information on the ecology and history of the river and will host related activities for the kids.
Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will be on hand to provide information about its children’s summer program, River Rangers.
The American Littoral Society will host seining activities and will provide a touch tank for children and adults. Clean Ocean Action will conduct fish-printing sessions for the children; and representatives from S.E.A.S., a nonprofit group that offers sailing lessons at all levels to adults, will be on hand to answer questions about its various programs.
Three blocks east of Maple Cove on Boat Club Court, the historic Monmouth Boat Club will hold an open house.  Participants will be offered free sailboat rides, hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as information on the club’s adult and youth sailing programs.
Since the event will be held on Sunday, all parking in Red Bank will be free, allowing participants to park in nearby municipal lots. Attendees can enjoy the river and stroll over to downtown Red Bank for some refreshments at the town’s eateries and coffee shops.
Additional information about the event is available by contacting Cindy Burnham at njcinnie@aol.com or 732-241-9532, or Linda Ensor at linda.ensor@gmail.com or 732-693-3067.