Family Day at the pier
“It’s really formed on the
idea of traveling to people and
getting them out on their waterways,
and showing them
a new activity,” said Sam
Gustafson.
More than 200 people
turned out to the pier for
the Memorial Day weekend
celebration, according to
Gustafson.
“The people had a really
great time,” he said. “For a lot
of them, it was their fi rst time
on the water.”
Gustafson and six other
Wilderness Inquiry members
began their cross-country
tour in March, taking riders
from across the United States
out on the water in their specially
made Voyageur Canoes.
“The canoes fi t about 10
people, whereas a normal canoe
can only fi t two or three
people,” said Gustafson. “And
they’re heavy, they weigh
about 200 to 300 pounds, so it’s
important that everyone help
paddle.”
ALL TOGETHER: Brooklynite Stephanie Gray (left) enjoys a ride in a 14-
foot Voyager Canoe with the help of Wilderness Inquiry reps at Canarsie
Pier Family Day on May 26. Kavaughna Wilson (above) rides in a canoe off
the Canarsie Pier. Photo by Steve Solomonson
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