

All vessels must obey the Rules of the Road.Both a sound-producing device such as a small air horn or loud whistle-and a distress flag or flare or flashlight should be carried in case of an emergency.Vessels must be equipped with at least one PFD per passenger. It is recommended that all persons aboard power and sailboats wear PFDs at all times. All persons aboard a hand-powered craft must wear Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) at all times.All vessels are subject to safety inspection at any time by any federal, state, or local authorities.You must be familiar with and obey all federal, state and local boating rules and regulations. This document will be updated to reflect input from site managers and the boating community as implemented, and to reflect future changes. The City now provides a best practices guide to promote public access to human-powered boating. Learn more about our harbor water, including water quality reporting and current waterbody advisories from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Power and sailboats may not launch at kayak/canoe launch sites. Kayaks, canoes, and other hand-powered vessels may launch at all NYC Parks-designated launch sites, as long as the vessel's operator has a permit. Power and sailboat launching at other NYC Parks marinas is subject to applicable fees and permits. Lemon Creek, Prince's Bay, Staten Island – (718) 605-1301.Bayside Marina, Little Neck Bay, Queens – (718) 229-0097.World's Fair Marina, Flushing Bay, Queens – (718) 478-0480.
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Parks allows power and sailboat launching only at the following facilities and only at the free public launch sites, as marked by NYC Parks signage: You alone are responsible for your own safety and that of your passengers.įailure to abide by these conditions and rules shall lead to revocation of the permit. Issuance of this permit is based on your affirmation that you have read the conditions and rules and that you understand and agree to abide by them. It is important that you read the following conditions and rules carefully. Permits may be obtained by mail or in person for a fee of $15.00 at the following permit offices: Bronxĭownload the Kayak, Canoe, and Boat Launch Application To assure compliance with safety requirements, the City requires a permit for the use of all City kayak and canoe as well as power and sailboat launch facilities. The success of the City's boat launches - both for hand-powered and non-hand-powered craft alike - is dependent upon our safety record. Kayak, Canoe and Boat Launch Application Rules and Recommendations
