Scavenger Hunt in New Mannahatta - Chapter 8
Chapter 8: The Key to Canarsie Street
Scavenger Hunt in New Mannahatta takes place in a world where New Mannahatta, a theoretical in-fill project in lower Manhattan, is actually built.
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Without further ado, here’s Chapter 8: The Key to Canarsie Street.
OFFSHORE ZONE: THE LOOPHOLE PARTY AT THE HAMMERHEAD CLUB
There are strict noise ordinances in New Mannahatta. Apparently it is to give the endangered birds their beauty sleep. But for all of us who aren’t the early bird, the Hammerhead is for you.
This is a massive, repurposed barge that unmoors at 11:00 PM, floats three miles out into the harbor, and blasts techno until sunrise. Out here, ordinances don’t apply. It’s international laws, baby*. It was acquired by a few local celebrities and repurposed as a club for nightly partying.
The cover charge is excessive, the seasickness is a real risk, and getting a water-taxi back early is not for the faint of heart. But if you want to dance without checking a decibel meter, this is the only game nearby (unless you want to go uptown).
*Editor’s note: At three miles, the Hammerhead does not venture out into international waters at any point during its voyage. Do not take this article as legal advice.
The barge named “Hammerhead” unmoored from the pier at exactly 11:00PM. It was no longer part of New Mannahatta, now a temporary island of thumping sound and rainbow lights floating in the dark harbor. Gyroscopic ballasts neutralized the chop of the waves, allowing the dance floor to stay steady even as the ocean churned.
Kevin stood at the railing of the upper deck, watching the crew steadily piloted the boat to open waters. He was still wearing his greasy hoodie even as the other harborites wore sleek suits and dresses while sipping kelp-infused cocktails.
