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Sea Kayaking Paddle & Pub to 79th St. Boat Basin

Sea kayaking adventure on the Hudson River in New York, with lunch and a beer

Ready for a sea kayaking adventure? Join us on the mighty Hudson River for 3.5 hours of paddling and a stop at the famous 79th Street Boat Basin for an outdoor lunch and a beer!

This spectacular experience provides the best views of the city!

After an open water paddling workshop, you will be ready to navigate the waters of the Hudson River. With fast moving current, dynamic hydraulic conditions, unique sites and history, the Hudson river estuary is truly a world class sea kayaking resource providing an unlimited amount of on-water fun.

On this great half-day tour, we will paddle from 26th Street up to the 79th Street Boat Basin with the incoming tide, have lunch and a beer, then paddle back on the slack tide.

Skill Requirements

You need to have some experience kayaking, be confident in the water and know how to swim. Good core strength and endurance are required. Example: If you can do 20 push ups, if you work out three or more times per week, or practice yoga, you will be fine.

Kayaks will be sit-on-top sea kayaks which are very stable, or classic “sit inside” decked kayaks with spray skirt (more experienced kayakers). The return may bring us some headwinds, so a good workout is guaranteed. You must be taller than 4’10” to participate.
There is guaranteed to be wake from passing ships and ferries, strong current and tidal surge. Please carefully consider your abilities before signing up.

All gear is included: kayak, paddles, life jacket, spray skirt (if needed).

Event Details

• Wear Non-cotton athletic clothing (i.e. wicking material) and a swimsuit underneath; dry change of clothes for afterward. Windbreaker/shell and hat. River shoes (dive boots, neoprene booties, Tevas or old tennis shoes—no flip-flops!)
• Bring Ziplock bag for cash for lunch or credit card, to put in your life jacket pocket (clothes, etc. can be left in the lockers provided). Towel and dry change of clothes.
• Depart 1:00 PM Please arrive by 12:40 for check-in
• Location Manhattan Kayak, Hudson River @ 26th Street.
• Event ends Trip concludes about 4:30 PM
• Reservations are extremely limited—no refunds or transfers for this event.
• Please note: River conditions are variable; if conditions are deemed unfavorable or unsafe, we will notify you of the reschedule date or offer a refund.

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