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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO ON THE HUDSON NYC Downtown Boathouse: This nonprofit-all-volunteer-run organiza tion provides the public with free kayaks (and a few sailboats and rowboats) It's filled with lots of local "crusty" kayakers and "salty" sailors who can offer tips and tales of their year-round lives on the Hudson. Quench your thirst and appetite next door on Pier 25 at the BBQ/hot dog stand (known as "Bob's 'dogs" by the locals)-they have the best homemade lemonade. Downtown Boathouse, Pier 26; www.pipeline.com/-cpg/dtboathouse. The River Project: On Pier 26 this nonprofit organization keeps tabs on the local water conditions and all the things that float in it (alive, dead and soon-to be-identified). An array of aquariums house local river denizens; 21 2-431-5787. Manhattan Yacht Club: On the doorstep of the Financial Center is a fleet of J-24 sailboats which are used for instruction, ASA-certification classes and club members. Qualified sailors can charter the sleek racing boats. Those with big-boat experience may want to throw on yacht gear and hang out on the benches above the dock-skippers often look for last-minute crew (or "rail meat" as it is commonly known). Manhattan Yacht Club, 21 2-786-3323. New York Outrigger: The spirit of aloha lives at this club that is open to the public. Located just north of Chelsea Piers at Pier 63. Members paddle most weekdays 6-7:30AM and 6:1 5-8PM, and Saturdays 9AM-1 2PM. The NYO team was the hometown favorite in the Liberty World Challenge. Instructors take people out for canoe clinics ($40/hour). Membership is $1 50/year. 21 2-580-0442. Floating the Apple: Just next to the Intrepid aircraft carrier at 42nd Street this outfit builds traditional wooden rowing vessels which they "test" on the river. Always recognizable on the water for the flag flying from the stern of their craft. The Hudson River Watertrail Association: There's no better source for general Hudson River activities. The association is dedicated to the devel opment of a small-boat watertrail on the Hudson's tidal waters. It puts out a guidebook which includes charts and listings of all launch sites, approved camp sites, and flora and fauna information. They run trips throughout the year. Hudson River Watertrail Association, West 79th Street, Boat Basin Box 46, New York, NY 10024 Swimming Events: There are four local Manhattan swimming events including the Around Manhattan Swim-all sponsored by the NYC Swim Foundation. A complete listing and applications can be found at www.nyc- liberty World Challenge: On 26 June, the top outrigger canoe teams from around the world came to Manhattan to paddle in the second annual Liberty World Challenge, one of the East Coast's first official outrigger canoe races. Men and women raced the 1 5-mile course that starts at Pier 25 and loops around New York Harbor. The Harrison Street Regatta: NYC Downtown Boathouse's annual summer event is an informal race across the Hudson to New Jersey and back. It's open to any type of man-powered vessel. The second person across the Boathouse pier line wins. Awards and a BBQ follow.-Christopher Gauthier � Blade, racer � C4, ocean racer � Spear, light racer � Tandem Racer � Tandem Spore � Fumra J 5' Sport FUTURA SURF SKIS 180 Southwood Dr. San Francisco CA 941 12 (, 3