EARTH DAY PADDLE APRIL 24 & 25 10am-3pm . “CLEAN THE PLANET, PADDLE FOR FREE” Empire Kayaks celebrated Earth Day by offering a free hour of paddling. To receive your free hour, you had to pick up some litter while you were on the water. Thanks to everyone who helped make the beautiful waters surrounding Empire Kayaks even more beautiful!

MAYDAY ON THE BAY 2010 MAY 1 Empire Kayaks 12th MayDay On The Bay Kayak Race was a huge success. Over sixty kayakers enjoyed the beautiful weather on race day. Jim K. set a course record with a time of 24:13. MayDay rookies Jeff B. & Kathleen L. were the first double to cross the line. Go to our Facebook page for photos. CLICK FOR 2010 RESULTS

KAYAK CLINICS: Through out the summer Empire Kayaks offers instruction to make your paddling more efficient, safer and more fun. $75/clinic includes kayak, equipment and topnotch instruction. Pick a clinic & a date that suits your need then call 516 889 8300 to reserve. ACA Quick Start (9am-12pm) May 8, May 23, June 6, June 27, July 18, Aug 8, Aug 29, Sept 19, Oct 3. Rescue Clinic May 23 (12:30-3:30), June 27 (12:30-3-30), July 25 (9-12), Aug 22 (9-12), Sept 19 (12:30-3:30). Bracing & Rolling (12:30-3:30) July 25, Aug 22. KFAC Clinic (9-1) June 20 ($100).

MARSH MADNESS TOURS Sun May 16, June 27, Aug 29 . 10:00am Check-in. Launch 10:30am. Take a guided 1.5 hour tour through the cuts of nearby Garrett Marsh. Matt our marine biologist will lead this family friendly tour while explaining the unique ecosystem of the marshes. $35pp. Reserve at 516 889 8300

KAYAKFISHING Empire Kayaks location on Middle Bay provides great access to some of Long Island best fishing.Take advantages of our location and rent one of the Hobie pedal fishingkayaks. When you're ready just come down with your tackle, we'll supply the kayaks, the water and the fish. We have some of the most kayakfishing freindly waters around.

HAPPY HOBIE DEMO DAY May 16 10:00am-2:00pm. Fun and free is what this day is all about. Come down and demo all the great Hobie kayaks. See what all the excitement is about with the Hobie pedal kayaks especially the brand new Adventure Island Tandem. Call to reserve 516 889 8300.

BLUE ANGELS OVER THE BAY May 28-30 Add some extra excitement to your kayak rentals this Memorial Day Weekend as the US Navy Blue Angels fly overhead buzzing the bay and Jones Beach.

LOBSTER DINNER PADDLES May 26, June 9&23, July 14&28, Aug 11 & Aug 25. 6:00pm check-in, Launch 6:30pm. The tradition continues in the summer of '10. When the moon is full, the tide is high and we paddle to Jordan's Lobster for dinner under the moonlit sky. Since these are some of our most popular trips, we've added a few dates when the moon isn't so full. Kayak rental for the evening; $35pp. Reserve at 516 889 8300 for these delicious paddles.

YOGA PADDLES May30, June 13, July 11, Aug 15, Sept 12, Oct 3. 8:30 Check-in. Launch 9:00. Throughout the summer we combine two magnificent activities. We kayak over to a park and are led by Barry of Aquarian Yoga through a session of yoga. Then we paddle back to Empire Kayaks for refreshments. Yoga & kayak rental $40pp. Call 516 889 8300 to reserve for these blissful paddles.

AFTER WORK RENTALS June 2 & 16, July 7 . 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.

BIKAYAK TOURS June 6, Aug 1, Sept 26. 8:15 Check-in. Empire Kayaks annual Bikayak Tours are fast becoming an annual tradition for ourdoor enthusiasts. This great total body workout starts with a 25 mile bike tour through the barrier island of Long Beach, then back to Empire where we launch our kayaks for a 3 mile tour of the bay. Bike & kayak tour $40 includes kayak rental. Call to join the fun.

GREEN LUNCH TOURS June 12, July 17, Aug 7 & 28. 10:00 Check-in. Launch 10:30am. Join Empire Kayaks marine biologist on a 2.5 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 & lunch $45 pp. Call 516 889 8300 to reserve.

WERNER PADDLE SEMINAR June 19 Join Werner Paddle's Kayak instructor Danny Mongo for a day of seminars on how to get the most out of your paddle. 9am-10am Fitting the Perfect Paddle (on land), 10am-12pm Stand Up Paddling for Fitness (on land & water, )12:30-1:30 Easier Paddling for All Levels (on land), 2pm-4pm Easier Paddling for All Levels (on water). On land seminars are free. Fee for on water seminars:$25 which can be used for paddle purchase. Call 516 889 8300 to reserve.

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PADDLE Sept. 1 . 6:00pm Check-in. Launch 6:30pm. Join Empire Kayaks and our celestial expert, Doug S. 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 $35pp.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE Oct 2. . A two mile kayak race with a twist. Mid-race you beach your kayak, grab a pumpkin and paddle back to Empire. This is one of our most fun events. Be sure to be a part of it this year. CLICK FOR 2009 RESULTS

*****BAY PADDLES & SURF DEMOS*****

2010 W.O.W. WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATER W.O.W. 2010 

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT EMPIRE KAYAKS IS DOING SOMETHING ON THE WATER. WE BREAK UP THE WORK WEEK WITH DINNER PADDLES, SUNSET PADDLES, AFTER WORK RENTALS, & SURF DEMO'S.

**DINNER PADDLES; May 26, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28, Aug 11& 25.

**AFTER WORK RENTALS** June 2 & 16, July 7.

****SUNSET PADDLES; June 30, Aug 4, Sept 1 (Celestial Navagation)

**SURF DEMOS; July 21, Aug 18 6:30pm @ the beach (for people interested in getting a surfkayak)