Visitor Screening for NYC River Trips

To go beyond our beginner activities and join trips for trained paddlers (intermediate to expert level), we require either 3 classes or passing this screening. Our professional guides lead the way for all activities, and they keep you safe on NYC’s complex waters even if your skills are top-notch. For safety, none of the NY Harbor’s outfitters offer rent-and-roam options.
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How Screening Works

Please fill out this form. Then, we’ll write back to you to recommend activities. We’ll also share your form with your guide so they know your boat preference and background.
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Forms can’t be processed if:

Any field is blank or unknown.
Your experience was on a sit-on-top kayak.
You were not trained in bracing and rescues.

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Your Name:*

Your Email:*

Do you live in NYC, or which dates are you visiting?*

What is your weight and height?*

What is the brand and model of the boat/board you use most?*

What is the length and width of the boat/board you use most?*

Over 26" wide? Join beginner activities.

What is the name of the organization where you received training, and which courses did you complete?*

What conditions are you used to paddling in?*

What were your most difficult trips in the past 12 months? Give location, mileage, and boat or board used.*

What techniques do you use when paddling into strong headwind and headwind waves?*

What techniques do you use when paddling perpendicular to strong sidewind and sidewind waves?*

How do you get back onto your boat or board when it flips over? When was the last time you did this?*

Do you have medical conditions or physical limitations that may affect participation?*

Yes

Phone

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Name

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Screening

For Experienced Visitors

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How Screening Works

Forms can’t be processed if:

Screening Form