![]() If you stay close to the shore, the waves should not bother you too much, and you can always land on the beach in case of emergency. If you are looking for a more challenging outing, paddle all the way down the creek to reach the Long Island Sound and follow the shoreline to reach Morgan Point to the East, or Lighthouse Point to the West. ![]() While you row in the marsh, you can spot, among the 260 birds species which regularly stop there during their migrations, egrets, cormorants, and kingfishers. Down the Mill River – East Rock ParkĪccess: Lighthouse Point Park at the bus turnaroundīored with fresh water? Let’s add some salt! The tidal creek Morris Creek is a nice stretch of salt water within a bird sanctuary. Between Two Rocks cannot be held responsible if you are attacked by a duck… or something along these lines, if I could afford a lawyer. Last thing before we start with the fun, my lawyers would tell me to disclaim this information is for reference only. Once done with it, you can deflate and shove it into a closet until next time! The smell is not that bad! Otherwise, you might be gouged for like $300+ (mine is on its 3rd year, still going strong!). If you are ready for it, you can buy an inflatable kayak for less than $100 as long as there isn’t any sort of global pandemic going on. You can rent kayaks or canoes by the hour from the Quinnipiac River Marina, or get an annual membership to Canal Dock Boathouse to access their fleet of sea kayaks, canoes, and standing paddle board. Kayaking is a fairly accessible sport, and commitment is minimal. They are obviously on hold for now, but they will eventually start again. New Haven Park and Rec website has great resources likes maps and advice, and runs clinics for people wanting to learn how to canoe or kayak. Check weather and tide forecast before going out.Never go on your own (always bring a buddy, it’s more fun and safer). ![]() Obviously, this difficulty level is objective, but you should always do the following: Kayaking is the solution to our pandemic, people! It’s the perfect social distance activity: your oar is at least 6-foot long so if you come too close to me, that’s a paddlin’! I wanted to share with you my four favorite spots to go kayaking in New Haven, ranked by level of difficulty. After my afternoon in the sun, paddling on the glistening water among cranes, turtles, and the occasional fisher-persons, I came back home relaxed (but slightly burned) and ready for another five months of lock down! So I decided to dust off my inflatable kayak and headed off to East Rock park. As the quarantine almost enter its fifth month, I felt really down and cabin fever was starting to get to me.
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