Coney Island Trip

Expedition under Verrazzano to Coney Island Beach

From the Pier 84 Boathouse in the Hudson River Park, we paddle down the Hudson River, through the Upper New York Bay, under the Verrazzano Bridge, and into the Lower New York Bay and Atlantic Ocean. We may land on the lesser visited north side of Coney Island if the beach is closed. Eat your packed lunch or stroll to the boardwalk with fellow paddlers for lunch. On the way home, we approach The Battery during sunset. It’s a full-day wilderness immersion and a serious endurance challenge. We cover 33 miles round trip.
 

Important

This is an expert-level guided trip for sea kayakers and paddleboarders.
To qualify, start with our class series or pass our screening; then, once you’ve completed 4 intermediate trips and 3 advanced trips this season, you’re ready for this trip. A Membership offers deep discounts on every step of that journey.
 

What To Bring

• At least 4 liters of water
• Money to buy food on the boardwalk
• Shoes to wear on land during the break
• Spray jacket and headlamp for after sunset
• Dry bag with a packed meal, money, and energy supplements
• Quick dry clothes suitable for the day’s conditions and extras for after

We Provide

• Sea kayak or paddle board, life jacket, paddle, and guide
• Restroom, lockers, outdoor showers, and changing room