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Trip Clearance Form

Trip Clearance Form

Trip Clearance Form: Manhattan Kayak + SUP

Tel: 212-924-1788 ● Email: [email protected]

Please read this before submitting your Trip Clearance Form:

NYC waters are dynamic and challenging. We require participants to have adequate experience in closed deck sea kayaks or SUPs when going beyond Beginner level classes and trips.
Each person seeking to join Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite trips or our storage program must complete this form on their own. Please don’t fill in this form on behalf of others.
You will hear from us within three business days. We will guide you to the best options for your experience level!

Trip Clearance Form

Email:*
Name of Paddler:*
When will you be visiting or joining us?*
Which trip(s) do you want to join? (optional)
What is the model and length of the sea kayak or SUP you use? This answer must be specific.*
What *formal* paddling classes have you attended or taught? Please write the dates, duration, and skills covered. Please do not include any trips, rentals, holidays, or self-teaching.*
What was your longest day trip in the past 12 months? Must write the water body name and the daily distance traveled.*
How comfortable are you in wavy and choppy conditions?*
- Very Comfortable: I automatically adjust my technique without effort.
- Somewhat Comfortable: I had a few experiences and made it through.
- Not Comfortable: I was uneasy last time I tried.
- Not sure
Are you comfortable paddling against sustained wind over 10 mph or against tidal currents?*
- Very Comfortable: I can paddle against them for hours at a time.
- Somewhat Comfortable: I had a few experiences and made it through.
- Not Comfortable: I slowed down or took a break.
- Not sure
Kayakers: Have you used a sit-in style decked kayak without a rudder?*
- Yes
- No
- N/A, I am seeking to stand-up paddleboard.
Kayakers: Have you capsized while wearing a spray skirt in a decked kayak?*
- Yes
- No
- N/A, I am seeking to stand-up paddleboard.
Paddleboarders: Can you turn the board 180 degrees using only one stroke?*
- Yes
- No
- N/A, I am seeking to kayak.
Do you have any medical conditions or physical limitations that may affect your participation? This may include diabetes, neurologic disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, back, neck, or limb problems.*
- No
If yes, please explain.
Do you have allergies to any drugs, insects, foods, or anything else? If yes, you must bring medication to treat yourself during an allergic attack.*
- No
If yes, please explain.
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Pier 84 Boathouse in Manhattan
555 12th Ave at West 44th St
New York, NY 10036
Phone 1.212.924.1788
[email protected]

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