Experienced Visitor Evaluation

We love visitors from afar!

NYC waters are technical in many ways. There are no outfitters who will rent boats to go out unguided into the waterways, even for experienced paddlers. We have friendly guides who will fully outfit you and take you on satisfying trips though!

To join any of our Intermediate-Elite trips, visitors need to have solid experience in closed deck sea kayaks or 12’0”+ paddle boards. Then, fill out our evaluation form and we’ll respond by email with appropriate activities.

You don’t need to do this evaluation to join Beginner activities. Also, you don’t need to do this evaluation if you finished Basics 1-4 in 2020 or joined our Intermediate-Elite trips in the past.

Your Name:*
Each person needs to fill out this Evaluation Form in their own words. Do not complete this form for someone else; we will not accept it.
Paddler's Email:*
Around when would you like to join us?*
What is the specific model of the boat or board you use?*
If your experience is on a sit-on-top kayak, open deck kayak, or less than 12'0" SUP, do not complete this form. Book Beginner trips or Basics 1 instead.
What gear do you use to outfit yourself and the boat/board?*
How and when did you learn how to use it?*
Describe your most difficult trips since January 2021, including location, duration, distance, and vessel:*
How about from January 2020-December 2020?*
How do you shift techniques when paddling in strong wind?*
How do you get back into your vessel when you and your vessel flip over? When was the last time you did this?*
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Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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HAVE SOLID SKILLS?

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND WE’LL REPLY WITH ADVICE.