Come! Unity On The Water

We keep groups safe by making sure everyone’s at the same level.

• Beginner: hasn’t finished Basics classes or been pre-screened.
• Intermediate: finished Basics at any time in the past.
• Advanced: finished 4 Intermediate trips this year.
• Expert: finished 3 Advanced trips this year. Eligible for boat storage.

Running or gym fitness ≠ Paddle fitness. Prior year’s paddling doesn’t carry forward. If you take the winter off, start at Intermediate again in May. Winter paddlers stay sharp and leapfrog fair weather friends.

Most of our paddling happens at Pier 84 Boathouse. Sign up through the public calendar. Your member code gives you 50% off (storage members 100% off).

Members can bring free guests. Contact us to register them.

Take these each year to stay sharp and confident on the river.

• Navigation (online): Thu Nov 13, 7 p.m. – Join
• Speed Training: Every Wed 6:45 p.m. – Join

Members 50% off, storage 100% off.

Our socials connect paddlers with each other, plus friends and family.

• Friendsgiving Potluck: Sat Nov 22, 5-8 p.m. – RSVP
• Holiday Party & Polar Plunge: Sat Dec 20, 1-4 p.m.

Free. Bring a guest or friendly dog.

Our away trips go to unique spots beyond NYC, where we paddle, explore, and share a meal after. Members only. Free. Near the train. ~10 miles. Intermediate+ level.

• Norwalk Islands Paddle: Sat Nov 15, 9 a.m. – Sign Up
• December: Croton Point Park · Piermont Marsh
• January: Constitution Marsh

We meet you there with boats or BYO boat.

Our photo album is where paddlers post & find trip pics across the seasons.

Use this Google album

Share! You can upload your own photos too.

Featured photo by EC @161st_and_river

Boat storage is for expert-level paddlers who want to use their own boat.

• Sign the Paddle Log at the Paddler’s Post.
• Safety kit: white light, signaling device, VHF radio, cell phone, keycard.
• Buddy up: avoid launching solo; come to Socials to find partners.

Cool/cold water = wetsuit/drysuit. See “What to Wear”.

Quick Read: What to Wear.

Wetsuit season: Nov 1 – Dec 20
Drysuit season: Dec 21 – Apr 30

• Label personal gear with your name.
• Take home wet/smelly booties & clothes.
• Use the member racks for your paddle, PFD, and drysuit.

Dress for immersion. Be ready to capsize.

Our drysuit reuse program gives underused suits a new life and helps paddlers join winter trips without the high cost of buying one.

• Donate or sell: we’ll add it to our pool.
• Borrow: use it for a season; return later.
• Need Repairs? Contact River Connection.

We’re launching a SUP Club for paddleboarders to train together.

Interested? Email us to join!