EARTH DAY PADDLE SUN APRIL 27 “CLEAN THE PLANET, PADDLE FOR FREE” Empire Kayaks celebrates Earthday by offfering a free hour of paddling between 9:00am -3:00pm To recieve your free hour you must pick up some litter while you are on the water. Call to reserve: 516 889 8300 MAYDAY ON THE BAY 2008 SAT MAY 3 , 9:00am Check-in. 10:00am Start. Empire Kayaks presents "The10th Annual MayDay On The Bat Kayak Race". This 3 mile kayak race starts on the water behind Empire Kayaks and is one fun fast lap around Garret Marsh. Sign up early and guarntee your place in this classic spring event. Tank Tops, Awards, Giveaways, Buffet! Entry fee $25.00 Entry Deadline is 4/30/08 Late fee; $35.00. Kayaks are available for rent. CLICK FOR MAY 3, 2008 ENTRY .   KAYAK CLINICS: Get some instruction this season, make your paddling more efficient, safer and more fun. ACA Quick Start 9-12: May 4 & 18, June 22, July 6 & 27, Aug17 & 3, Sept 21, Oct 5. Rescue Clinic May18 (12:30-3:30), June 22 (12:30-3:30), July 20 (9-12), Aug 24(9-12), Sept 14(9-12). Bracing & Rolling 12:30-3:30: May 4, July 20, Aug 24, Sept.14. $75/clinic, includes kayak, equipment and topnotch instruction. Call to register. FULL MOON DINNER PADDLES Sat May 17, Wed June 18, Wed July 16, Wed Aug 13, Sat Sept13. In May & Sept we check-in at 5:00pm and launch 5:30pm. Weds 6:00 check-in and launch 6:30pm. When the moon is full, the tide's high and we paddle to Jordan's Lobster for dinner under the moonlit sky. Don't miss these delicious summer paddles. Kayak rental for the evening: $35.00pp. Call 516 889 8300 to reserve. YOGA PADDLES Sun May 25, Sun June 8, Sun July 13, Sun Aug 10, Sun Sept 14, Sun Oct 4. 8:30 Check-in. Launch 9:00 Join us throughout the summer as we combine two magnificent activities. We kayak over to a park and are led by Barry of Radiant Life through a session of yoga. Then we paddle back to Empire Kayaks for refreshments. Yoga & kayak rental $40pp. Call to reserve your spot for these blissful paddles. 516 889 8300 GREEN LUNCH TOURS Sat May 31, Sat June 21, Sat July 19, Aug2, Aug 16. 9:30 Check-in. Launch 10:00am. Join Empire Kayaks Marine Biologist on a two hour eco-lunch paddle on the bay. Discover nature and wildlife as we kayak the marshes and estuaries of the south shore and include a stop for lunch to take it all in. Kayak rental and lunch: $40.00 Call 516 889 8300 to reserve. BIKAYAK TOUR Sun June 1, Sun Aug3. 8:00 am Check-in. Join Empire Kayaks for a total body workout. We start with a 25 mile bike tour through the barrier island of Long Beach, back to Empire where we launch our kayaks for a 3 mile tour of the bay. Bikayak tour $40 includes kayak rental. Call to register 516 889 8300. AFTER WORK RENTALS Wed June 11, Wed July 9. Enjoy the long daylight hours on these days and head to Empire Kayaks for an after work rental that doesn't have to be back in until 7:45pm. KAYAKFISHING TOURNAMENT Sat June 14. 9:00am-3:00pm $10.00 Entry fee. Spend a day on the water hooking up. The biggest fluke takes the prize. Great way for all the kayakfishermen to show off their skills and a great day for all the novice kayak fishermen to get some tips and see the different ways to outfit your fishing kayak . Free raffle! Kayaks outfitted for fishing available for rent. Reserve your Hobie Pedal Kayaks early. 516 889 8300 FIREWORKS PADDLE Sat June28 8:15pm Check-in. We leave the beach at Empire Kayaks at 8:45pm and paddle to where we have an unobstructed view of the Pt Lookout fireworks.One of our most popular trips. Register early! Kayak rental $35 516 889 8300 Click pic for kayaksurf video! PT. LOOKOUT PADDLE Sat July 12. 9:30am Check-in. Launch 10:00am. We paddle the outgoing tide to Scotty's Fishing Station in Pt Lookout, get lunch and catch the incoming tide back to Empire. Join us for this classic summer trip as we navigate our way through beautiful Middle Bay to the shores of Pt Lookout and back. Kayak rental: $35.00 10th ANNIVERSARY BAY BBQ PARTY Wed July 30, 6:00pm Check-in. Launch 6:30pm. Empire Kayaks is celebrating its 10th year with a barbeque birthday bash on the bay. Join us the evening of 7/30/08 as we kayak to our favorite park for a BBQ celebration. Kayak rental & BBQ: $40.00 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PADDLE Wed Aug 27 6:00pm Check-in. Launch 6:30pm. Join Empire Kayaks and our celestial expert as we go on a sunset paddle and learn how to navigate by the stars. A fun and useful skill to have especially if your GPS fails. Kayak Rental $35 BREAST CANCER KAYAKATHON Sun Sept 7 9:00am Check-in. Start 10:00am.Join fellow kayakers and friends as paddle in soliddarity to raise money for all the great work the Long Beach Breast Cancer Coalition does. This is a fantastic community event. See the pictures from last year's kayakathon. CLICK HERE THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE Sat Oct 4 9:00am Check-in. Start 10:00am. A two mile kayak race with a twist. Mid-race you beach your kayak, grab a pumpkin and paddle back to Empire. One of our most fun events! T-shirts, Awards, Pumpkins,Post Race Buffet. $25.00 entry fee. Kayaks available for rent.  **************************************************************************** *****BAY PADDLES & SURF DEMOS*****  2008 W.O.W. WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATER W.O.W. 2008  EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT EMPIRE KAYAKS IS DOING SOMETHING AGAIN THIS SUMMER. WE BREAK UP THE WORK WEEK WITH FULL MOON DINNER PADDLES, SUNSET PADDLES,AFTER WORK RENTALS & SURF DEMO'S. WE'LL DO IT AGAIN FOR THE SUMMER OF 08. **SURF DEMOS; MAY 28, JUNE 25, JULY 23, AUG 20, SEPT 3** DINNER PADDLES; MAY 17(SAT), JUNE 18, JULY 16, AUG 13, SEPT 13,(SAT)** **SUNSET PADDLES; JUNE 4, JULY 2, JULY30(BBQ),AUG 6, AUG27(CELESTIAL NAVIGATION)** **AFTER WORK RENTALS; JUNE 11, JULY 9**   CALL TO RESERVE AND CONFIRM DATES ! 516-889-8300 4 EMPIRE BLVD. ISLAND PARK, NY 11558   CLICK FOR KAYAKSURF VIDEO CLIP!