Gothamist: Kayaking to Work

nik13

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:40:15 -0500

Good catch #5.

edEx

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:59:15 -0500

$3,720 of yearly savings. (not including weekends)

miz coaster

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:03:50 -0500

more people should kayak, ride their bike, roller blade walk to work... less people should take cabs or drive.

ides_of_march

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:03:11 -0500

An 'A' for effort and creativity. I'm a big fan of self-sufficiency.

babyhitler

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:54:57 -0500

it must be really peaceful to be the only one in the water in the cold clear morning.

ironybubble

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:36:24 -0500

He must wake up so early... damn.

Clarice City

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:28:42 -0500

I ride a dog sled to school in the winter and, in the warmer months of the year, I harness a team of dophins to drag my snow tube across the East river.

lanciano

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:23 -0500

That is fantastic! I, too, would be interested to know where he leaves the kayak while at work. It's hard enough finding suitable bike parking! This would be quite a challenge!

Kyle T

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:18:39 -0500

More kayak lanes on the rivers! Critical Kayak!

Outter Burrougher

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:17:46 -0500

That word problem does not provide enough information to answer the question - some teacher he is! We need to know how long the kayak will last, at the very least, to start estimating savings. When did he purchase the kayak; how many days a year does he commute (including days when he would've taken the ferry for non-work related reasons); how many years will he continue to commute across the Hudson? In all seriousness, though, good for him. Not only is he saving money within a half school year from starting to commute this way, but he's getting exercise, too. All in all, very beneficial for him.

Novanglus

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:15:21 -0500

Good way to incorporate that into the classroom. Will question #2 on the test ask why he nearly risks his life daily in an effort to pinch a quarter so tight that the Eagle screams?

Spiritof76

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:19 -0500

But what will he do in the depths of winter when drifting ice crowds the Hudson? He'd be better off buying a Hobie kayak, too, the ones with pedals driving oscillating flippers. They're much more efficient than oars.

babyfishmouth

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:46:06 -0500

I remember reading years ago about a guy in CA who did this and wondered when it would catch on here. He'd better watch out, Bloomberg hears about this and he'll surely start charging a kayak toll!

zpk

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:35:37 -0500

Where does he dock the thing?