Urban Kayaking to Abandoned Shooters Island NYC

Tug Wakes & Weird Finds at Shooters Island. Outdeh Explorer and Mike V launch from Elizabeth Veterans Memorial Park, check the UHF radio, and sprint across tugboat wakes toward Shooters Island. We swing by the circular mooring dolphins, then explore a shoreline of ship-graveyard debris—from hard hats and baby dolls to a message in a bottle. We even build a quick debris shelter for a photo before packing out. Along the way we talk island history, sanctuary rules, and how to paddle this busy industrial channel safely. Safety: strong currents, commercial traffic, submerged metal; respect bird sanctuary areas. Gear: 14′ kayak, PFD, radio, dry bag, action cam. Chapters: 0:00 Launch under Elizabeth Vets Park-MAP 2:53 VHF Radio Action-Cross Channel 5:33 Dolphin Moors and Cormorants 6:54 the "Meteor" Yacht 9:05 Land Ho! 13:08 Weird Debris 14:51 Message in Bottle 17:44 Island of Misft Toys 19:09 Shanty Shelter 20:20 Paddling Back 21:57 Tug Wakes! 24:19 Miami 25:08 Blow it Up! 26:13 Zero F's! 27:41 Kayak Transport Trick 29:51 Go Fly a Kite