Quick Details
Go Farther
Paddle often, build skills, and find your rhythm on the water! Membership is for people who want to go deeper and paddle farther. Our membership keeps you fit and active for 12 months. Not sure if you can paddle in the cool water season? You can freeze your membership once per year.
What You Get
- 50% off all rentals, classes, and trips
- 25% off private sessions
- Bring a guest free every month (plus 25% off additional guests)
- All gear included – kayaks, boards, life jackets, wetsuits, lockers, and indoor bike racks
- Social paddles throughout the season
- Day trips outside NYC
Open to beginners • Ages 18+ • 12-month commitment • $99/active month • $25/frozen month
Words From Members
“I went from a 20-minute paddle near the Intrepid to a Manhattan Circumnavigation.”
“Other places gave me a paddle and said ‘go.’ MKC gave me a path.”
“After a crazy day, I step on the board and the city melts away.”
“I didn’t expect to find a real community here. But I did.”
Common Questions
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If it’s listed on our public schedule, your 50% discount applies. This includes all public classes, tours, trips, and rentals. All boats and gear is included, and is only for use during club activities.
You’ll also be invited to free, members-only socials, away trips, and camping. These are not listed publicly.
Private lessons are not covered by your full membership discount, but we’re pleased to offer members 25% off all private sessions–even if you bring a friend along.
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Public activities are listed on our website and open to everyone. Members get a discount on those when they book online.
Members-only activities are not listed publicly. They are free for members and RSVP-only. We send invitations by email.
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We don’t share the members-only calendar publicly. Once you become a member, you’ll receive invitations and access to the full private calendar.
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Yes, each member gets one free monthly guest pass for any activity, plus 25% off additional guests. Your guest can join any public activity with you, as long as they meet the skill and safety requirements. No combining or rolling over passes. Guests are also welcome to hang out at the boathouse while you are on the water.
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Our programming uses our boats or ones that pass our annual safety inspection. You may bring personal gear, like a paddle or spray skirt, if you prefer them. Pier 84 has a public launch open during our staffed hours. Anyone with proper gear and safety knowledge may use it independently, without joining our programming. Please submit your float plan before launching.