Sweeping Manhattan views
Paddle out for the panorama
No swimming required
Stable boats and professional guides
All gear is included
Quality boats, lifejackets, facilities
Quick Facts
Address: Pier 84 Boathouse, Hudson River Park at West 44th St in Manhattan.
Arrival: Book online and arrive on time.
What to Wear: Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting splashed. Bring a change of shorts.
Indoor Facilities: Lockers, changing rooms, restrooms, water fountain, bike racks.
What’s Provided: Life jacket, kayak or board, paddle, quick lesson, expert guides.
Schedule for Beginners
- All Welcome
Float and play in our 4-acre sanctuary cove. Wide, sit-on-top boats—stable as a sofa and easy for anyone.
Kids 3+ & Dogs ride free. High-buoyancy life jackets included (swimming skills not required). Indoor lockers and changing rooms on site.
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- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 45 min
- 3+
- Bucket List
Surreal 360 NYC views on stable, beginner-friendly kayaks. This 90-minute experience includes a quick dockside lesson, followed by a full hour exploring the wide-open Hudson with our expert guides who keep you safe.
We break out of the cove to get epic 10-mile river views. Choose daytime, sunset, or neon night paddles. Free skyline photos included!
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- 1.5 hr
- 10+
- BESPOKE
From team-building events for 60 to private trips for soloists, we get you on the water in a bespoke way.
Custom options include on-water toasts, structured team building, premium gear upgrades, and an extended social hour.
- 1.5 hr
- 10+
- Endurance Flow
Learn to kayak for exploration.
Long narrow kayaks with a cockpit are for distance, efficiency, and staying dry. We teach you the skills for sea kayaking, turning free days into wilderness expedition.
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- Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- 7.5 hrs total
- Balance & Burn
Find balance and first strokes in Intro, or circle up for Stretch & Tone. Once you’re moving smoothly, head to Skills to refine your stroke. Then, move up to Tempo and Technique & Velocity trainings.
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- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 1.5 – 2.5 hrs
- ⚡️ TURBO
Flexible 2-hour modules or a 6-hour Basics 1–2–3 intensive.
1:1 coaching for your unique learning style.
Custom drills for your specific goals.
- 2 – 6 hrs
- 10+
- Locals’ Escape
50% off all classes, trips, and rentals. Enjoy free wilderness escapes, socials, and guest passes with all gear provided.
Choose between a seasonal track through October 31 or a full 12-month annual plan—both billed monthly with a fixed term commitment.
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