Downwinds | Sleepy Hollow Downwind Run

Sleepy Hollow Downwind Run

A 17 km run on the Hudson River from Sleepy Hollow to Montrose on a southerly wind. Sleepy Hollow is a village in the town of Mount Pleasant, in Westchester County, New York, United States. The village is located on the east bank of the Hudson River, approximately 48 km north of New York City, and is served by the Philipse Manor stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line. Originally incorporated as North Tarrytown in the late 19th century, in 1996 the village officially adopted the traditional name for the area. The village is known internationally through "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", an 1820 short story about the local area and its infamous specter, the Headless Horseman, written by Washington Irving, who lived in Tarrytown and is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Owing to this story, as well as the village's roots in early American history and folklore, Sleepy Hollow is considered by some to be one of the "most haunted places in the world.


  • Philipse Manor, 78, Riverside Drive, Philipse Manor, Village of Sleepy Hollow, Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, New York, 10591, United States

    Distance in KM
    17
    Estimated Time to complete
    2 Hrs
  • Wind Direction
    South
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    about 4 years ago
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    about 4 years ago
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  • Launch from the small beach at Philipse Manor station in Sleepy Hollow





    This is a Vimeo video from burchas doing this downwind on SUPs in 15-33 knots





    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.



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