They lined up for a chance to kayak, row and sail our beautiful river when Paddle the Navesink Day returned after a one-year absence Sunday. Navesink River Rowing, the Monmouth Boat Club, Navesink Maritime Heritage Association and other organizations provided participants with hands-on recreational and educational experiences. More photos after the jump… (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)
Jersey Paddler provided kayaks and kayaking lessons at Maple Cove. (Click to enlarge)
Future Olympic rower? Could be. (Click to enlarge)
Kids got a lesson in crabs. (Click to enlarge)
A stand-up paddler found himself in traffic. (Click to enlarge)
Navesink River Rowing provided an erg for those who wanted to simulate rowing on dry land. (Click to enlarge)
Monmouth Boat Club offered a taste of sailing. (Click to enlarge)
For the little ones: fish printing and other artistic endeavors. (Click to enlarge)
Adults as well as kids checked out the rowing shells. (Click to enlarge)