- 90 min Duration 90 min
- Age 7+ Ages Age 7+
- Any Level Experience Level Any Level
Learn at your own pace with a dedicated instructor in NYC.
Quick Details
To join our regular community and explore waters near and far, use a touring kayak. Learn outfitting, launching, landing and basic strokes. Discover how to harness the power of your whole body while tracking in a straight line, which is essential for enjoying open water! Develop strokes to keep yourself steady and confident in the touring kayak, which has an enclosed cockpit to keep your torso and legs dry from splash. For safety, we teach how to rescue yourself and build situational awareness on open water. Graduates of Basics 3 qualify for Intermediate Tours and Trainings and Memberships.
Class Descriptions
Kayak Basics 1: Learn to outfit yourself. Discover essential kayaking strokes. 2.5 hours.
Kayak Basics 2: Refine your steering. Learn to self-rescue, a safety essential. 2.5 hours.
Kayak Basics 3: Learn about water safety. Paddle out to scenic lively waters. 2.5 hours.
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Learn at your own pace with a dedicated instructor in NYC.
3 sequential SUP Basics classes to qualify for Intermediate trainings and memberships.
Experience the beauty of NYC like never before! Tour guides lead you to the middle of the Hudson River for stunning panoramas.