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There’s a lot of adventure in this easy going paddle that’s enjoyable for beginners and experts alike! We cross the Hudson River and land on a sandy beach for a snack and photos at an authentic replica of historic recreational boathouses.
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Join us to check out the cove where Henry Hudson anchored the Half-Moon to escape the tidal current and admire the view of Manhattan. The pace is a little more vigorous on this trip. We’ll take a break on a hidden beach, and maybe pop into a coffee shop. Macchiato, anyone?
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We stay on the Manhattan side of the river for a kayaker’s-eye-view of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Although we keep a respectful distance, we can still see the Apollo space capsule that was recovered by the Intrepid after its historic splash-down.
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How is your stamina? This is a more vigorous paddle on the Manhattan side of the river. We’ll see how Midtown looks from the water and enjoy seeing the different vessels anchored at the marina – there are still a few residential houseboats.
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This is an intermediate trip heading north and then across the river to a Japanese food market. We land on a small beach area and stop in for lunch – we’ll supply a dry-bag to protect your groceries if you want to bring some items home.
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Domestic parrots that flew the coop have multiplied into a colony on the New Jersey waterfront near. Pack a lunch for this 4 hour trip for experienced paddlers.
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We’ve timed this outing so athletic beginners can join us as we paddle through the intersection of the Hudson River and New York Harbor, then hang a right at the Colgate Clock to have a look at Morris Canal and fantastic views of Lower Manhattan.
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A vigorous paddle in bouncy conditions through New York Harbor for a kayaker’s-eye-view of Lady Liberty – providing a combination of inspiration and adventure unlike anything I’ve experienced in over 20 years of kayaking.
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An exciting trip for intermediate paddlers who are unfazed by waterborne commercial traffic and turbulence caused by the flow of tidal currents. We can land at a kayak dock and stretch our legs on a stroll across the lawns or enjoy the shade of the beautiful trees. Fantastic views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, East River Bridges, Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Valentino Park, behind Governors Island, is a kayaker’s gateway to Brooklyn. We will land on the rocky beach, visit with the natives, and maybe hunt for ice cream at Fairway before returning to Pier 40 and civilization.
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This unique waterfront residential community beyond the Statue of Liberty to the southwest, is just a few gondolas short of being reminiscent of the urban canals in some of Europe’s great cities. Pack a lunch for this 4 hour intermediate expedition traversing New York Harbor.
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MANHATTAN CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Well conditioned paddlers habituated to hours in a kayak will be thrilled by this 8-hour trip around Manhattan’s 28 mile circumference – others, not so much. Pack a lunch, bring a waterproof camera and an adventurous spirit for a day of camaraderie, epic views and paddling. Lots and lots of paddling!
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Join us to paddle against the current for technique refinement, an endurance workout, and to have some fun! Eat anything you want before coming to the shop – you’ll burn it off.
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Curious about kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding in Hudson River Park? Want to try a surf-ski, an SUP, or a composite kayak that you’re curious about? Join us as we play around in an area protected from traffic and current. This is an opportunity to try different things, so be prepared to share and take turns, and get wet. Bring a towel and dry clothes for off-water fun afterwards. 2 hours
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Easy going two hour trips focused on sharing the moment and hanging out on the water and connecting with nature just for the fun of it. We might pick a destination, we might not – we’ll decide as a group. No experience required.
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Intro to Environmental Factors, 2 hours
Basic seamanship introduces you to the all-important environmental factors of wind and waves, tides and currents and the effects of landforms and piers. We will also introduce the Rules of the Nautical Road required of all sea paddlers, and large vessel concerns. This class is land-based - all are encouraged to attend.
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Route Selection & Paddling in Conditions, 2 hours
This course will give you a method for deciding when and where you can go on any given day. Your Instructor will talk through the effects of the environmental elements covered in Basic Seamanship on that particular day before experiencing the conditions on a paddle along the NY waterfront out in the Hudson River tidal currents.
Pre-requisites: Fund I - III and Basic Seamanship or equivalent. Rescue clinics recommended.
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Assisted rescues
Your Instructor will address Eskimo rescues, T rescues and variations, X rescues, Scoop and All-in.
Pre-requisites: Fund I.
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The Recovery, 2 hours
Begin acquiring the skills for staying upright and playing in rougher water. Course addresses your paddle finesse, climbing blade angles, use of your kayak∂s secondary stability and hip snap required for effective moving high and low braces. We will introduce the Eskimo roll. Rescues are part of the course for obvious reasons.
Pre-requisites: Fund I - III and Rescue I, Assisted Rescues.
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Intro to Practical Towing, 2 hours
Eventually nearly everyone needs to know how to tow or be towed. This towing workshop covers the basic equipment and theory for towing swimmers, tired kayakers and emergency rescue situations. Practical Towing covers on-water contact tows, swimmer tows, waist and boat-mounted tows.
Pre-requisites: Fund I - III.
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