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Yes We Can Edition
New York's economy could use a boost from another giant waterfall-style public art exhibit. And while this one might not quite bring in the billions, it's still pretty awesome.
Now on display at the World Financial Center, Canstruction is a competition from the Society for Design Administration, which invited architectural firms to create massive, Legoland-like exhibits, all made entirely from canned goods.
The 40 pieces, from a can Mona Lisa to the AlasCAN Bridge to Nowhere, are on exhibit through December 8. And don't worry about waste; after the show, all the cans get donated to the hungry.
Related Stories:
· Canstruction [Official Site]
· Canstruction Exhibit in New York City [Serious Eats]
· Design Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Canstruction]
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Not Quite "Master and Commander": Jaunted Goes to Sailing School, Part 2
When last we left Jaunted editor Paul Brady, he had finished the first two days of his basic keelboat sailing lessons at the Manhattan Sailing School. How was Day Three?
It was a serious drag to wake up before 8 am on a Sunday. But I managed to pull myself out of bed, tired from tugging on lines the day before, to meet up with my instructor and fellow students to set out for another day on the water.
The early weather report didn't look good, but like true mariners we rigged our boat anyway. Soon after, we were out on the Hudson again, practicing our tacking and jibing in winds so light we were probably only making a couple of knots.
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Not Quite "Master and Commander": Jaunted Goes to Sailing School
After years of talking about it, making excuses and generally being a baby about the whole thing, Jaunted editor Paul Brady finally signed up for sailing lessons. He took Basic Keelboat Sailing 101 at the Manhattan Sailing School.
The first time I got in a sailboat, I managed to flip the thing over. Granted, it was a Sunfish--and could handle being capsized--but the experience didn't exactly make me eager to get back at the helm.
Still, I can hardly spend my time traveling along the Eastern Seaboard and through the Caribbean avoiding sail boats. It'd be like going to Bourbon Street and ordering a virgin margarita. So since I didn't grow up near water and I don't have a crusty old sea-going uncle to show me the ropes, I did the next best thing: I signed up for a class with an American Sailing Association instructor in Manhattan.
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Unexpected Travel: Learn to Sail in NYC
We've already told you about kayaking in the Hudson, but what about those of us who'd like to explore Manhattan's waters at a faster pace? Add yachting to the list of unexpected activities you can try without leaving New York.
Manhattan Sailing School operates a fleet of boats based out of North Cove, a mini-marina set in Battery Park behind the World Financial Center. Basic sailing classes start at $590, or if you're already a serious skipper, you can become a member of the affiliated Manhattan Sailing Club and sail out on one of their 30 boats whenever you're in the mood. While it's a bargain compared to owning your own boat in NYC, membership will set you back a pretty penny at $1,190 a year.
If you're looking for a less strenuous way to hit the water, the club also has the Hudson's best kept secret: the harbor clubhouse, a floating barge docked just off Ellis Island. Think summertime drinks outdoors with stunning downtown views--and not a tourist in sight. The clubhouse is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings, and access is via a motor boat from North Cove; round-trip tickets are $10.
Related Stories:
· Manhattan Sailing School [Official Site]
· New York City Kayaking: Completely Free, Not as Slimy as You'd Think and Fun as Hell [Jaunted]
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