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Nov 6

9 of us and the dog ventured under the Tappan Zee Bridge on what felt like a summer day in November. We ducked into the marsh before the breeze picked up. Wind in the willows: it’s sublime. We admired every twist and turn of the marsh maze until a waterfall and thickets forced us back.

Then, Eric made an executive decision to head across the wild seas of the Hudson River. At the far shore, we discovered a beach to refuel. Like the geese, we used reverse eddies and favorable winds to get home.

At the landing beach, we broke down the kayaks into canvas bags. People and dogs buzzed around curiously. Finally, we gulped down dinner together. We had so much fun! Where to next?
#adventure #outdoors #paddlelife #kayak #isup #travel #watersports #piermont #hudsonvalley #newyork

Oct 27

A hoot! 10 out of 10! We gathered along the Hudson River and Click Click Snap Snap.. We had 4 double kayaks of the finest wood and canvas. Then, we paddled to Bannerman’s Castle. Double kayaks are so fun…like living rooms on the water. We chatted, laughed, and enjoyed autumn peak foliage. 🍁 Afterward, we folded the kayaks back into bags and went for dinner. Unsinkable, fast, roomy, plastic-free, and beautiful! Now begins a new chapter of adventures and friendships. We can go wherever whenever. Next trip, Piermont Marsh!

Oct 20

Oh Surreal Beauty! The City turned from bright to purple to dark during our 9 hour Manhattan Circumnavigation. We traveled under the 21 bridges of the island on smooth tranquil water. My heart melts when I look back at this day. How thankful I am to have meet these 16 friends and be guided by experts Jay, Davis, Eric and Stacey.

And Charlie Dog turned 1 year old. What a pleasure, sitting patiently, dozing off, hoping friends come for a sniff. I made a dog-cave for him in the Klepper, a striking handmade kayak of wood and canvas made to last for generations. It’s the same model that MKC owner Eric took around Australia. The kayak folds into bags and we’re getting ready to take them to Bannerman’s Castle this weekend. More adventures coming!

#manhattancircumnavigation #nyclife #newyorkcity #kayaking #standuppaddling #outdoor #urbanphotography #cityscape #dogsofinstagram #waterdog #bridge #groupfitness #outside #foldingkayak

Oct 18

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Oct 2

On the Hudson River at Little Island during sunset. The sun illuminates the entire west side of Manhattan, including these elegant stilettos 👠 rising from the estuary. The next Little Island trips are Oct 15, Nov 5, and Dec 4. We outfit everyone with wetsuits, jackets, neoprene shoes and kayaks and SUPs. We love fall paddling.

#hudsonriverpark #littleisland #kayaking #nyc #getoutdoors #nycphotographer #sunsetphotography #autumn #contrast #stiletto @dvf

Sep 15

Daring adventure to secret wild spots of NYC. The 30 mile Manhattan Circumnav Trip is Saturday. It’s the best workout in the world…and so much more. Surreal vistas, good people, forever memories. We train hard for this.
📅 Save the Date: The last 2022 Manhattan Circumnavigation is Sunday October 16th. Accepting expert paddlers from around the world. 🌍🗽

📸 Filming by Matthieu Benoit. Trip guided by @davisjanowski. In order of appearance: #freedomtower #nyharbor #brooklynbridge #eastriver #williamsburgbridge #queensborobridge #harlemriver #spuytenduyvil #hudsonriver #intrepid #standuppaddle #kayakadventures #newyorkcity #manhattan #outdoors #workout #manhattancircumnavigation

Sep 6

The Hudson River become a flat reflective mirror with fewer boats and weaker breeze in the autumn. Stunning! We hope to spot migrating menhaden, striped bass and more dolphins.

Beginner lessons and river trips go until October 16. Graduates of our Kayak Basics or SUP Basics 4-lesson series can join experienced paddlers in Fall and Winter. Starting November 1, fall trips begin to Water’s Soul, Baylander, TriBeCa and Ellis Island!🗽

📸 #dolphins by @habibahussain_0906 #standuppaddleboarding by @jason.c.chuang #supyoga by @mrawls55 #kayaking by @hyunyungboo #waterdog #paddlesports #nycphotography #outdoors #manhattan #nyc #wildlife #wildschooling #wateraccess

Aug 19

Congrats Hudson River Cup racers! First place for the Manhattan Kayak Team: Ronald on surfski, Mack and Chris on stand-up paddleboards, and E.C. on sea kayak. Thanks @kealohaoutrigger and @hoboco for organizing this powwow for the NYC paddling community.

Join us! Start with our 4-lesson series for Kayak Basics or SUP Basics. Lessons run until October 15th. Photos by @jo.hill.e. #hudsonrivercup #nyc #hudsonriver #groupfitness #outdoors #paddlesports #kayaking #surfski #standuppaddleboarding #racing #watersports

Aug 8

Speed training on the Hudson until sundown every Wednesday. Training year round until the next Hudson River Cup Race! Stand-up paddleboarding & kayaking coach is Judy Dong @heeyjuude. Photos by Joe Hille @jo.hill.e. Music by @noiagisela.

#standuppaddleboarding #trainhard #nyc #hudson #groupfitness #gymmotivation #hiitworkout #hudsonrivercup #manhattan #racing

Aug 3

Congrats kayak & SUP crew on 33 miles round trip to Alpine New Jersey! Journeying through wide open water and blue skies, we stop at a hidden waterfall nestled along the Hudson River. It burst forth last year. Now it’s a trickle. Riding the ebb back home, the team catches a saxophonist jamming on the West Side Highway.

The next Alpine Trips are October 1st and October 29th’s Fall Foliage Tour.

Guided by @davisjanowski. 📸Shots by Sean @212webers, Clement @marx_photos, Davis @davisjanowski and Joe @jo.hill.e. #nyc #waterfall #hudsonriver #kayaking #standuppaddleboarding #outdooradventures #newjersey #yonkers #fitnessmotivation #outdoorfitness

Jul 18

Manhattan Circumnav Trip: 30 miles around the Island, 12 kayakers and SUPers. Perfect day! The 3 rivers’ currents lined up and we paddled across the NYC Battery without stopping. Congrats to @imconvey on your first Circ, kudos to Davis @davisjanowski the kayak guide, and cheers to the rest of the team. Next Circs are on Sep 17 and October 16. If you’re an advanced or expert paddler 🌏, come join us! This is a world-class trip and a super unique way to experience NYC. Photos by Chong Kim and Irene @imconvey 📸 #manhattancircumnavigation #getoutside #outdoors #nyc #kayaking #urbanexploration #manhattan

Jul 11

Paddle to the Secret Beach, an idyllic cove in a chill scenic neighborhood on the NJ coast. Delicious food trucks at the beach break. What do you know about the secret paradise? #nyc #getoutside #community #kayaking #standuppaddling #waterdog

Jul 1

We endured mid-20 knot gusts on the way to Surf City. Go team! After that, we downed lobster rolls on buttered buns at the beach bar…fantastic as usual. Fueled up, we flew home with wind, tidal currents, and calories on our side. #iloveny #outdoors #nyclife #ﬁtness #kayak #standuppaddle #manhattan

Jun 25

Hey! I’m Stacey, team leader of Manhattan Kayak. I love the hustle and bustle of NYC but paddling out here on the Hudson makes me feel like I’m miles away. I’m here to share the magic of paddling in NYC with everyone who has the guts to try it! Join me and the team next time you’re in Manhattan. The water’s alive with positive vibes! 💙💛💙💛

Jun 20

Another lap around the sun for our dear friend, teacher, visionary, storyteller and comic relief. Eric has taught and guided thousands of people on NYC waters. Born on the day of sunlight, he sees in every person the ability to connect to oneself, others and this planet. There’s never a dull moment with Eric. His team of friends keep it real and share his love for being on water & with each other. Thank you for being @ericjohnstiller!
Today, he’s riding two new Zegul kayaks (@zegulkayaks) by the Intrepid (@intrepidmuseum) with his puppy Charlie. First photo by EC (@161st_and_river).

Jun 7

While the local dog park is shut, our paddle pack is growing! Here are Charlie and Tito, teen dogs of our river guides Eric and Jen, doing their first river trip. They balanced on the boards in breezy chop. We did many practice laps in the cove this spring on top of on-land training with @ksdtlauren. Next week, we paddle to the beach and dog park near @hobocobo. Eventually, these pups’ll join advanced water dogs Fred, Pepper and Nugget on the river.

May 24

It’s time for Summer Splash for Dogs every Friday from 5-7pm starting June 3 with @bondvetclinic! Dog-friendly lesson for beginners on kayaks and SUPs included. Dogs always welcome to Rent in the Cove with their owners too. 🐶💦 #bestfriendsforever #dogsofnyc #nycdogevents #ilovemydog #nycdogcommunity #statueofliberty #standuppaddling

May 23

How will you spend your summer? Step away from 4 walls and into the 500 mile coastline of NYC. Join a genuine community of individuals who care about the natural world and love wilderness adventures. 📸 @212webers on the Golden Hour Trip.

May 16

We just kicked off the first Historic Hudson Paddling Trip! History trips are every other Sunday from now until Oct 23rd. @davisjanowski is the whiz, leading paddlers into history of Midtown & Downtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Weehawken and Jersey City from Pier 84 📸 @marx_photos
#hudsonriverpark #historybuff #localsknow #makingfriends #newyork #kayaking #sup #mysecretnyc

May 9

The Manhattan Circumnavigation: an epic 30-mile group paddle around the Island. It’s edgy. NYC exposed from all angles. Expert kayakers and SUPers from everywhere remember it forever. 🌏

If you’re just starting to paddle, this is the trip to shoot for after several months of consistent training. 2022 Dates: May 22, June 19, July 17, Sep 17, Oct 16.
#mysecretnyc #newyorkstateofmind #ilovenyc #newyorkcity #kayak #sup #manhattancircumnavigation

Apr 29

Join the SpeedStars SUP Trip with Judy this Sunday at 11am. A bright warm calm day…perfect for paddling NYC. Borrow our wetsuits and boards. 🏄🏼‍♀️ #feeltheburn #paddleboarding #fitness #outdoors #nyc

Apr 26

The dark days o’ winter are over, water peeps. Sunset is at 7:47pm today. Time to get on the water, weeknights included!

#sunset #kayak #sup #nyclifestyle

Apr 25

Paddle fast with Ronald every Sunday at 11am! A sprint kayaker from Campeche, Mexico, he also rides outrigger canoe, surf ski and SUP on the Hudson River.

“Paddling allows me to disconnect from everything. I love the feeling of being away from the city when I’m on the water. I leave my worries on the dock every time. I love flowing with the river and the challenge of going against the current. There’s an amazing paddling community at MKC.”
@ronald.zavala94 #boatlovers #liveauthentic #outdoorworkout #hudsonriverpark

Apr 14

Paddle to Little Island on Saturday at 5pm with Jay. There’s nothing like it in NYC! It’s easy to imagine one’s own slalom course and zip around the giant concrete pillars. Or float through the mysterious hidden maze. #littleislandnyc #hudsonriver #kayaking #standuppaddle

Apr 12

Skyline kayaking trips for beginners start May 14. Come solo or with parties up to 33 people. Members get 25% off their party. Plan ahead before summertime. #celebration #birthdayparty #experientialevents #teambuilding

Apr 10

We watched in wonder as the perfectly white Water’s Soul sculpture rose up in Newport New Jersey last October. Now it’s our favorite short trip. We cross the Hudson River, say hello (she’s telling us to be quiet and listen to the water talking to us), loop around to Little Island, then paddle back to the boathouse. It’s a jolly fun time. But cold drysuit days are almost over! Join us in your drysuit (or wetsuit for short trips) before packing them up until next winter! #watersoul #littleislandnyc #drysuit #winterwarrior #newportnj #hudsonriver

Feb 7

🧊🧊 ICEBERG AHEAD!....well mini ones. Our paddlers did not flinch during our their trip to @mitsuwa_marketplace. Rewarded with warm matcha, tasty ongiri , and a bright sun they had an ice breaking paddle home through a slushy Hudson River.
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#winterpaddling #mkcnyc #slushy #frozenriver #hudsonriver #optoutside #nycwinter #nycadventures #paddlefamily #kayak #paddleboardinglife @sicmaui @cdkayak @phseakayaks @kokatatusa @nrsweb @blackprojectsup @matchalove @omusubigonbei_us

Jan 16

Icy voyage for a few brave paddlers this morning. Proved a little cold to make it to the @baylandersteelbeach as intended, but it's not always about the destination. Also smart paddlers always adjust course as needed. Guided and 📸 by @lorenzobevilaqua
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#winterpaddling #nycwinter #hudsonriver #stayfrosty #nycadventures #seakayaking #uws #optoutside #coldwater @sealsskirts @phseakayaks

Jan 9

Winter SUP Squad took advantage of the calm water and the beautiful sunset we had yesterday. Colorful drysuits kept us warm, safe, and visible! If you see our bright team coming down the river be sure to 👋👋👋🌊 🌊🌊. Guided by @davisjanowski

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#hudsonriver#newyearfit#winterpaddling#nycoutdoors #supnyc #drysuit #dryjanuary @nrsweb @kokatatusa @levelsix @sicmaui @c4waterman @blackprojectsup @zrepaddles

Oct 21

Even Kona gears up for water and air temperature shifts! What questions do you have about winter gear? Comment below and we will do our vest to assist! #wintergear #offseason #winterpaddling #puponasup

Oct 21

For those preparing for the winter season of paddling, did you know there are new tours beyond this list to explore for our Winter 2021-22 season!? Check out the link in our bio for more information on things to see and tours we are offering this off season for our basics graduates and members! #offseason

Oct 20

Happy Hump Day!! You have made it half way through the work - which means its time to work on your speed! Intermediate and advanced paddlers, its time to sign up with the link into bio for speed training if you have not already! #linkinbio #speedtraining

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