July 4th, Independence Day, is just around the corner. It is one of the best days to be on Kinderhook Lake. And, of course, the KLC will be hosting the usual array of fun events, all to take place on Thursday, July 4th.
Kayak Rally
This event is open to all non-motorized vessels – kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards, rafts, etc. Between 8:00 and 11:00 AM collect tickets from the orange-flagged locations spread around the lake. Write your name and phone number on each ticket. Don’t forget a pen and a plastic bag to keep your tickets dry.
Bring your tickets to the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie by 11:30 AM to be entered into the prize drawing for KLC merchandise.
We could always use a few more lakeshore owners to fly orange flags and hand out raffle tickets in the morning. If you would like to help out, please call Pete at 914-217-6770, and he will provide flags and raffle tickets.
Boat Parade
Start planning to decorate your boats and meet at One Tree Island at 1:30. Follow the lead boat as you parade around the lake, hootin’ and hollerin’ all the way. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Patriotic, Most Unique, and Funniest boats. Please note that although the boat parade is open to the entire community, only current KLC members are eligible for prizes.
Ring of Fire
Light your flares and torches along the shoreline at 9:00 PM for a lovely bright ring of fire around the lake. The more flares, the better.
Flares and KLC merchandise will be available from 9:00 am to noon on Thursday, July 4th, at the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie. If you need them sooner, please call Pete at 914-217-6770.
As of 2024, motor boat operators born after January 1, 1978 must possess a NYS Boating Safety Certificate. Boating safety courses are available online or you can attend the following in-person course.
BOATING SAFETY COURSE ALERT!
April 21, 2024
CASTLETON BOAT CLUB
8am – 5 pm
You MUST register on-line with the following link: https://www.register-ed.com/ev
The latest edition of the KLC News is now available on the Newsletters page.
It’s chock full of up-to-date information about how your membership and donation dollars are being put to good use maintaining and improving the lake and the dam.
Don’t miss it.
July 4th, Independence Day, is two weeks away. It is one of the best days to be on Kinderhook Lake. And, of course, the KLC will be hosting the usual array of fun events, all to take place on Tuesday, July 4th.
Kayak Rally
This event is open to all non-motorized vessels – kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards, rafts, etc. Between 8:30 and 11:30 AM collect tickets from the orange-flagged locations spread around the lake. Write your name and phone number on each ticket. Don’t forget a pen and a plastic bag to keep your tickets dry.
Bring your tickets to the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie by 12-noon to be entered into the prize drawing for KLC merchandise.
To make this event even more fun, we could always use a few more lakeshore owners to fly orange flags and hand out raffle tickets. If you would like to help out, please call Pete at 914-217-6770, and he will provide flags and raffle tickets.
Boat Parade
Decorate your boats and meet at One Tree Island at 1:30. Follow the lead boat as you parade around the lake, hootin’ and hollerin’ all the way. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Patriotic, Most Unique, and Funniest boats.
Ring of Fire
Light your flares and torches along the shoreline at 9:00 pm for a lovely bright ring around the lake. The more flares, the better.
Note: As always, flares and KLC merchandise will be available from 9:00 am to noon on Tuesday, July 4th at the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie. If you need them sooner, please call Pete at 914-217-6770.
July 4th, Independence Day, is just two weeks away. It is one of the best days to be on Kinderhook Lake. And, of course, the KLC will be hosting the usual array of fun events.
Kayak Rally
This event is open to all non-motorized vessels – kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards, rafts, etc. Between 8:30 and 11:30 AM collect tickets from the many orange-flagged locations spread around the lake. Write your name and phone number on each ticket. Don’t forget a pen and a plastic bag to keep your tickets dry.
Bring your tickets to the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie by 12-noon to be entered into the prize drawing for KLC merchandise.
To make this event even more fun, we could always use a few more lakeshore owners to fly orange flags and hand out raffle tickets. If you would like to help out, please call Pete at 914-217-6770, and he will provide flags and tickets.
Boat Parade
Decorate your boats and meet at One Tree Island at 1:30. Follow the lead boat as you parade around the lake, hootin’ and hollerin’ all the way. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Patriotic, Most Unique, and Funniest boats.
Ring of Fire
Light your flares and torches along the shoreline at 9:00 pm for a lovely bright ring around the lake. The more flares, the better.
Note: Flares and KLC merchandise will be available from 9:00 am to noon on July 4th at the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie. If you need them sooner, please call Pete at 914-217-6770.
The Winter 2022 KLC News is now available HERE and on our NEWSLETTER page.
Articles include Rising Operational Costs, What Are Restricted Funds, Better Flood Control Measures,
2021 Harvesting Operations, Annual Notice of Copper Sulfate Treatment, ProcellaCor Success,
A Quick Look Back, Ice Safety Reminder, Dates to Remember
Here are the results of EPA testing of the Valatiekill and adjacent sediment deposits south of Nassau Lake following the flooding event in mid-July.
We are closing in on one of the favorite days to be on Kinderhook Lake – July 4th, Independence Day. The KLC will be hosting the usual array of events including bringing back the popular kayak rally.
Kayak Rally
This event is open to all non-motorized vessels – kayaks, rowboats, canoes, paddleboards, rafts, etc. Between 8:30 and 11:30 AM collect tickets from nearly 30 orange-flagged locations spread around the lake. Write your name and phone number on each ticket. Don’t forget a plastic bag and pen to collect your tickets and keep them dry.
Important, due to the limited space at the launch and anticipated crowds for this event, please bring your tickets to the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie by 12-noon to be entered into the prize drawing.
Boat Parade
Decorate your boats and meet at One Tree Island at 1:30. Follow the lead boat as you parade around the lake, hootin’ and hollerin’ all the way. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Patriotic, Most Unique, and Funniest boats.
Ring of Fire
Light your flares and torches along the shoreline at 9:00 pm for a lovely bright ring around the lake. The more flares, the better.
Note: Flares and KLC merchandise will be available at the tan and green metal building at 9 OLD West Shore Dr in Valatie from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on July 4th. If you need them sooner or cannot make it on the 4th, please call Pete Walkes at 914-217-6770.
On October 15th, in accordance with our DEC drawdown permit, we will begin to lower the lake to winter level. Winter level is approximately 52-inches lower than the average summer level and depending on weather conditions could take a few weeks to attain. Please be sure to complete any shoreline projects this fall while the lake is low, as springtime water levels are often difficult to control due to snowmelt and rain. As always, please remember not to rake leaves, twigs, and branches into the lake in the fall. If you can, please remove fallen leaves from the lake bed. Rotting leaves provide nutrients for aquatic invasive species and branches and twigs end up clogging the dam sluice gate.
We have been lucky to have some warm and sunny days this fall. Please enjoy the next week on the lake and remember to have your boats out by October 15th. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your area board member.
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