Columbia & NYC Parks Host Water Safety Fair
On Saturday, June 13th Columbia University and
NYC Parks held a Water Safety/Learn to Row event at Muscota Marsh Park in
Inwood to provide rowing tips and kayak launch information for local residents.
Over 30 community members attended and were able to learn from representatives
of Columbia’s men’s and women’s varsity rowing teams, become familiar with the
rowing equipment and meet the NYC Parks’ Chief Dock Master. The Chief Dock
Master provided information on rowing/kayaking throughout the city and other
“learn to row” programs in the neighborhood, and issued kayak permits.
Attendees participated in a U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11) water
safety presentation. Face painting was also available for children who
attended.
Community members who would like additional information
about programs available to the community can visit http://manhattanville.columbia.edu/community,
or e-mail projx@columbia.edu