Photos taken by Ralph DeMatthews on City of Water Day July 14, 2018

FBW Board member Kate Valenta (on left) with her friend Hannah Gordon. Kate also served on the Connect the Waterfront event committee.

The Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse at the natural sand beach along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

Sarah Colker with FBW President Jim Vance.

Great day for families to get into the Hudson River via kayak.

Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse volunteer helping kayakers launch into the Hudson.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

Finishing a stint of kayaking by landing on the beach.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

Paddle boarding in the Hoboken Cove in front of Maxwell Place Park.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

Launching & returning for kayaking. The former Union Dry Dock site in background.

FBW Board member Kate Valenta (on left) with her friend Hannah Gordon. Kate also served on the Connect the Waterfront event committee.

The Hoboken Cove is a protected area that provides a safe environment for kayaking & paddle boarding.

Sarah Colker with FBW President Jim Vance.

Safety first practiced by the Boathouse. Life jackets required for all kayakers.

The Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse is an all-volunteer organization. To the right is the outrigger canoe crew.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

The Boathouse provides free kayaking on weekends throughout the summer.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

New York City skyline provides remarkable backdrop for being at the Hoboken Cove.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

The Resilience Paddle Sports team led a series of citizen science projects including a BioBlitz.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

The Hoboken Cove natural sand beach is the only one along the Hudson River south of the George Washington Bridge.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse crew keeps an eye on the kayakers.

FBW Board member Gary Hindes (2nd from right) with attendees;

Jon Miller, the president of the Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse, demonstrating paddling technique.

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