NEW YORK, NY March 27, 2008 —On your mark, get set, paddle.

A dozen kayakers hit the water at Valentino Park to celebrate the city's water trail — 30 sites where it's legal — and safe — to launch a canoe or kayak in the five boroughs.

Kayaker Jerry Dunne of Queens says boaters can run into obstacles when trying to get on the water. The new watertrail map solves that problem.

DUNNE: “You're not going to be disappointed because there's a fence in your way or a guard dog running up and down the beach. You know you can get there... get into the water.

REPORTER: Want to get out on the water? Check out an online map of the city's water trail on the Parks Department Web site: www.nycgovparks.org