For Trained Paddlers

Finish our lesson series or do an e-assessment to join these Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert activities.

Come to the boathouse, get on the water, and make new friends. We do not rent boats for soloists to roam alone.

Take trips in the sequence below. Trips go in order of difficulty. Ages 18+ only.

Want to advance? Windy choppy conditions improve abilities faster than anything. Try similar trips on calm days and rough days. For a learner, your trip feels idyllic in sub-7 mph wind, vigorous in 8-12 mph wind, and turbulent in 13-20+ mph wind. Learn how to read water.

These trips are some of our all-time favorites. They’re ideal for Basics graduates just starting out. Get a workout with sunshine and sea breeze and do some socializing.

Are you a tourist with strong experience? Please do this e-assessment before booking.

After some longer intermediate trips, go farther in tougher waters around NYC. Real encounters with wind, waves, and currents can be invaluable. Form super bonds with your paddle mates.

After the Liberty or Lighthouse Trips, paddle all day on these epic trips. Moments from these trips will sparkle in your mind’s eye for a long time. Those who finish the Manhattan Circumnavigation qualify for personal boat/board storage at the boathouse.

When the River’s dark, we work out in the cove. Join these festive evening gatherings to deepen your kayak & SUP technique.