REPORT & PHOTOS FROM THE 17TH ANNUAL HUDSON RIVER DAY AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB (click on the photos below).
I want to take this opportunity to thank the membership and all of the exhibitors who participated in our 17 th annual Hudson River Day event on Saturday, September 6th. In spite of a late day thunderstorm which cut the schedule short, the event was another resounding success.
The model of providing a full educational and interactive experience centering around the history and ecology of the river coupled with our partnership with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) has evolved into the most unique and successful event of its kind on the river.
Sincerely,
Dennis Kooney
Croton Yacht Club, Inc.
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The model of providing a full educational and interactive experience centering around the history and ecology of the river coupled with our partnership with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) has evolved into the most unique and successful event of its kind on the river.
Thanks to the HRFA, the youth fishing contest was again a home run. Sixty-onechildren registered and participated in the event throughout the day with a small varietyof fish caught. First place was awarded to Lyra Selin with her 18” catfish, second place went to Teddy White and third place went to Lyra’s sister Aster who along with Teddy caught snapper bluefish. The contest winning prizes were donated by the Croton Yacht Club. The happiness and excitement of those receiving awards were dwarfed by those
children who caught the first fish of their lifetime.
The food was outstanding, the snow cones refreshing and the chowder pot was drained to the last drop. Special thanks to representatives from Riverkeeper, Village of Croton Police Department, Croton Point Nature Center, Brigidd Faranda, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, Federated Conservationists of Westchester, the Croton Historical Society and again the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association for everyone’s participation and for their engaging and educational exhibits.
Chris Letts, renowned naturalist, assisted by young protege Matteo Dinis, once again captivated the audience at the “touching table” where the children could see, touch and smell some of the river’s two hundred thirty-nine different Hudson River fish species. Our viewing tanks provided a unique look into the underwater world of the river.
As Croton Yacht Club members, we take pride in providing this experience to the community. As parents and grandparents, we take comfort in knowing our children and grandchildren are being afforded an opportunity to make a life changing connection to the river we all love.
children who caught the first fish of their lifetime.
The food was outstanding, the snow cones refreshing and the chowder pot was drained to the last drop. Special thanks to representatives from Riverkeeper, Village of Croton Police Department, Croton Point Nature Center, Brigidd Faranda, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, Federated Conservationists of Westchester, the Croton Historical Society and again the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association for everyone’s participation and for their engaging and educational exhibits.
Chris Letts, renowned naturalist, assisted by young protege Matteo Dinis, once again captivated the audience at the “touching table” where the children could see, touch and smell some of the river’s two hundred thirty-nine different Hudson River fish species. Our viewing tanks provided a unique look into the underwater world of the river.
As Croton Yacht Club members, we take pride in providing this experience to the community. As parents and grandparents, we take comfort in knowing our children and grandchildren are being afforded an opportunity to make a life changing connection to the river we all love.
Sincerely,
Dennis Kooney
Croton Yacht Club, Inc.
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