NRPD Has The Summer Hook Up: Youth Fishing Cruises Are Back For 2023

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The New Rochelle Police Department PACT unit and the New Rochelle Police Foundation have announced this year's dates for the beloved summer tradition.

The fishing cruises led by members of the Police and Community Together (PACT) unit will take place on three Wednesdays and one Friday this summer. The excursions are open to New Rochelle residents between 10 and 15 years of age.

The Long Island Sound fishing trips on board the Shamrock charter boat are planned for June 28, July 12, July 19 and July 28. The charter trips will depart from the Fort Slocum Road Dock at Neptune Park. Participants must be ready for departure by 9 a.m. The boat will return at approximately 2 p.m. each day.

Lunch, beverages and fishing gear will be provided.

Parents/guardians must arrange to have their children picked up from the dock area. No child will be permitted to walk home from the area.

All participants must have signed permission from a parent or guardian to participate in the boat trips. Completed permission forms can be returned to the front desk at police headquarters at 475 North Ave. A signed permission slip must be received by the officer leading the trip before a child will be allowed to board the boat.

Pre-registration is required. The trips fill up quickly. Families are asked to turn in signed permission forms no later than one week before their preferred cruise date. Registration forms can be found here.

More information can be obtained by calling Det. Diniz at 914-654-2005.