- Locals’ Escape
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50–100% off all classes, trips, and rentals. Free wilderness escapes, socials, and guest passes. Gear provided. Feel at home on the waterfront.
Quick Details
Spot
$ 100
Explore the Tidal Strait at the Tip of Manhattan
We paddle north from the Pier 84 Boathouse past the George Washington Bridge to the tidal strait that connects the Hudson River and Harlem River. Spuyten Duyvil Creek, whose name means “in spite of the Devil” in Dutch, is a quaint and scenic place to take an hour break to eat lunch. See the Little Red Lighthouse and Riverside Park on the way. We cover 18 miles round trip.
Important
This is an advanced-level guided trip for sea kayakers and paddleboarders.
To qualify, start with our class series or pass our screening; then, once you’ve completed 4 intermediate trips this season, you’re ready for this trip. A Membership offers deep discounts on every step of that journey.
What To Bring
- Your own lock for the lockers
- Plenty of energy supplements
- Water bottle and packed lunch
- Shoes to wear on land during the break
- Quick dry clothes suitable for the day’s conditions and extras for after
We Provide
- Touring kayak or board, life jacket, paddle, and guide
- Restroom, lockers, outdoor showers, changing room