Canoeing New York

Kayak on the Hudson!!

On Saturday, July 18th, let's kayak on the Hudson River!! 🚣 We'll meet at the Pier 26 Boathouse at 9:45am. Pier 26 is a 10 minute walk from the A, C, and E trains and the 1 train by Canal Street. Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/feHmDgEqdhLCR45c6?g_st=ac No experience is needed. Kayaking and lockers are free. (Please bring a change of clothes as we were told our backsides would get wet) Please plan to spend an hour. We'll spend 10 minutes filling out a waiver and learning about how to kayak. Then we'll be on the water for 20 minutes. May have to wait 5 to 10 minutes if there are people ahead of us. The boat is very sturdy and is hard to capsize. An adult would ride the kayak on their own. If you have someone under 13 they can ride it with you. Of course, please reach out if you have any questions!

Volunteer kayak training - ALL LEVELS

Join us for all levels kayak training session. You can just paddle on your own, or receive some instruction from basic to advance strokes. Our program is run entirely by volunteers, so please be kind and understanding! We take time out of our own schedules to do this. If you RSVP yes, please consider this a commitment to attend. If you cancel within 12 hours or are a no-show, the host keeps the right to temporarily or permanently ban you from all their meetups. Please sign up for up to one training per week, unless you are the trainer. Let others have fun! The host will move you to "Not going" if you sign up for more than one training per week. We'll check that folks have signed the annual waiver. Please sign ahead of time and keep the email confirmation, click [here.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c01c8bb33b77b2595e6fdfa/doc/695a606c38aa3d0012b5747c?event=none) Please be on time and come prepared with the following: * Quick drying clothes * Close toe water shoes * Change of clothes * Towel * Sunscreen, hat * Water in a reusable bottle PREREQUISITES TO RSVP * You volunteered with us at least two shifts in 2026 * If you have volunteered for one shift, you may attend, space permitting. * TIMELINE * 6:00 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment. * 6:15 PM - hard cut off to arrive. You will not be allowed to join if you did not arrive by this time. * 6:20 PM - Move boats to beach * 7:00 PM - Practice in the cove. Depending on the group maybe take a little trip * 8:00 PM - Return to boathouse * 8:15 PM - Clean and put away equipment * 9:15 PM -Training ends

Kayaking the Hudson River

Join us for a free kayaking program that provides an opportunity to get out on the water, experience the Hudson waterfront from a different perspective. ***\*\*This is first come, first serve, so please arrive by 5:00pm to ensure we can all get in the water. Kayaking opens up at 5:30pm.\*\**** **You will need to sign a waiver**. They have print copies at the boathouse but you can preview the waiver [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eOSa4E3ShU_IiZswG3T8wGp9aP2cGGBM/view). **No previous kayaking experience is necessary**, but you must know how to swim. Volunteers will give basic paddling instructions, help select and adjust your life vest, and assist you getting in and out of a kayak safely from our floating dock. **Once you’re on the water,** you must stay within the boundaries marked by buoys between the piers, come back after you’ve paddled for 20 minutes, and follow any instructions from our volunteers. You will likely not get wet but light clothing is best. **Read more here:** https://www.downtownboathouse.org **Location:** The Downtown Boathouse is located on Pier 26 at the southern end of Hudson River Park on West Street just north of North Moore Street.

Expedition TKC/City Island - Advanced . Inbound

Little Island & Gansevoort: Sunset novice volunteer trip - 2 miles total

*This trip is open to those who have volunteered in 2026 during our public kayaking days. Space is limited - once you join, you will be placed on a waitlist until the host reviews your qualifications.* **Gansevoort: Sunset novice volunteer trip - 2 miles total** Let's cross to Manhattan, paddle by Little Island, and visit Gansevoort Beach! Note this landing can be very tricky, so plastic kayaks are preferred. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:** 1. Volunteered **AT LEAST** 2 shifts in 2026 during our free kayaking days AND 2. Completed at least 2 trainings in 2026 and show full control of your craft AND 3. Completed at least 1 novice trip in which you found it easy to stay toward the front of the group AND 4. You are comfortable paddling at night **COME PREPARED:** * At least one all-around waterproof white light * A PFD light * Appropriate clothing for water and air temperature. No cotton * Water * Food if you plan to picnic or cash/credit to buy food there. * Sunscreen, hat * Change of clothes * Anything else you may need to spend 2+ hours paddling! **CRAFT:** * Sit on top - if prepared to paddle very hard 💪 * Sea Kayak - Level 2 * OC1/OC2 - Ke Aloha *supporting* paddlers with a Ke Aloha coach approval * SUP - only if completed +2 mile round trip in 2026 * Surfski - not allowed **TIMELINE:** 5:45 PM Arrive at the boathouse **6:00 PM Safety briefing hard cutoff to arrive.** Whoever does not make it by this time will not be able to join 6:15 PM Move boats to the beach 6:30 PM Depart from HCCB 6:45 PM Arrive at Little Island 7:15 PM Arrive at Gansevoort 7:30 PM Land and stash boats 45 minutes to eat and relax 8:15 PM Meet at boats, prepare gear, return safety briefing 8:30 PM Depart from Gansevoort 9:00 PM Arrive at HCCB 9:30 PM Clean and put away equipment 10:15 PM Trip ends ***Sunset 8:26 PM*** ***Civil twilight 9:04 PM*** **[Hudson River Entrance NOAA Current Predictions](https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaacurrents/predictions.html?id=NYH1927_13&begin_date=2026-07-15&date-range=daily&date-timeUnits=am%2Fpm&date-interval=MAX_SLACK&units=english&time-zone=LST_LDT&threshold=leEq&thresholdValue=)** 2026-07-15 3:50 PM ebb -2.2 2026-07-15 6:47 PM slack - 2026-07-15 9:28 PM flood 1.8 \*\*\* HCCB is completely volunteer run. Our guides generously take time out of their busy schedules to run trips and trainings. If you RSVP yes, please consider this a **commitment to attend**. If you cancel at the last minute or no-show, you take a spot away from someone else or prevent a trip/training from happening. We understand that life happens, so if you must cancel close to the start of a trip or training, please change your RSVP to “Not Going” and message the host(s) or comment in the chat. Here are our guidelines about cancelations and no-shows: \* *For a trip, please cancel prior to 8:00 PM the day before*\* the trip. \* *For a training, please cancel at least 6 hours*\* before the training. \* If you do not cancel before the cancelation cutoff time, you will be marked as a no-show. \* Hosts reserve the right to deprioritize you on waitlists after the second no-show of the year.

Expedition TKC/City Island - Advanced . Outbound

Urban Swim Support - Liberty Island Circumnavigation - 10 mile trip

**\*\*\*TIMELINE MAY CHANGE\*\*\*** *** **Advanced/Elite Level Paddlers - 12 mile trip** We will assist with Urban Swim open water swim providing 1-1 coverage to swimmers going around the Statue of Liberty When you RSVP you will be placed on a waitlist until the host reviews that you pass the prerequisites. Please do not RSVP if you do not. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:** * Volunteered in 2025 - 2026 * Completed 2 trainings with our boathouse in 2025 - 2026 * You can self rescue with whatever craft you are using * You received an invitation from Urban Swim or host to participate **Craft:** * Sea Kayak - or SUP if approved by Urban Swim. **Come prepared:** * Sunscreen * Hat * Water in a reusable bottle. Lots of water * FOOD! You'll be hungry when we land and there is no food to purchase at LSP * Anything else need to spend hours on the water **Timeline:** * 5:45 - 6:00 AM - Arrive at the boathouse * YOU ONLY HAVE 15 MIN TO GET EVERYTHING READY * 6:15 AM - Safety briefing * 6:25 AM - Move boats to beach * 6:35 AM - Depart HCCB * 8:05 AM - Statue of Liberty * 8:10 AM - check in with Urban Swim * 8:20 AM - swimmers in the water **8:30 AM SWIM START** * 9:30ish AM - Swim will finish * 9:45 AM - Paddle to LSP * 10:00 AM - Land at LSP **30 - 45 min break** * 10:45 AM begin paddle back to HCCB * 12:15 PM: Arrive at HCCB * 12:45 PM: Clean and put away equipment * 1:30 PM Trip ends \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- NOAA predicted current at the Battery: 6:21 AM - Max ebb \~2.36 Knots 10:05 AM - Slack 12:37 PM - Max flood \~1.16 Knots

Queer Out: Free Kayaking Meetup

**Join us for another Queer Out: Fun & Free Social Adventure!** **Pier 26 offers free Kayaking. It's a fun time!** **Rain or Shine.** **There are locker & changing rooms onsite. Wear sunscreen and clothes or bathing suit you don't mind getting a little wet.** **Boats are Solo & Doubles.** **Check out full details : [https://www.downtownboathouse.org](https://www.downtownboathouse.org)** **As with all Queer Outs this is a free meetup to get you out, connecting to Community and hopefully having some fun.** **I will be passing out Pink Beads to guests checking in with me.** **There is space to hang out on the pier & repeat boating sessions if you get back in line.** **Optional walk to the Little Islands and lunch places to eat/continue socializing.**

Volunteers for Hudson River Cup (Saturday OC6 Races)

Volunteers for Hudson River Cup (Sunday OC1/2 SUP Kayak Races)

All hands on deck! Hudson River Cup (Saturday OC6 Races)

**All hands on deck! Hudson River Cup (Saturday OC6 Races)** We are pleased once again to host the Hudson River Cup and we need your help to implement successful race events! Race details can be found at www.hudsonrivercup.org **You don't need to stay the entire day - there are many different roles with many different time frames throughout the day. Please write it in the comments what times you are available!** **Please, please, please don't sign up to volunteer and then change your RSVP to "No" last minute.** Teams and roles will be assigned closer to the date of the event. Google Presentation will be shared at a later date.

Whitewater Rafting

**REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND [https://joinoutsiders.com/events](https://joinoutsiders.com/events)** **DELAWARE RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING** *Class II + III Rapids on the Delaware* Twelve miles. Four to five hours. Nothing but river, mountains, and whitewater ahead of you. We're heading to the Delaware River for a full-day rafting adventure through state park-protected wilderness, navigating Class II and III rapids with some of the most scenic views the Northeast has to offer. This is not a lazy float. You'll be paddling, reading the river, and earning every calm stretch between the rapids. Professional guides will be with you every mile of the way, so whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned paddler, you're in good hands. After the river, we'll close out the day the right way: around a bonfire with cold drinks in hand. **THE PLAN** 6:30 AM - Meet at The Standard Biergarten 7:00 AM - Depart NYC 10:00 AM - Arrive + gear up 2:00 PM - Riverside lunch break 5:30 PM - Wrap up + head back to NYC *Timing is approximate and subject to traffic and river conditions.* **WHAT'S INCLUDED** * Roundtrip transportation from NYC * All rafting equipment, raft, paddle, and life jacket * A sealed 5-gallon bucket to store your lunch on the water (lunch not included) * Professional river guides * Post-trip bonfire * Changing rooms on site * Beer + beverages * **WHAT TO BRING** * Lunch and snacks for the river * Water shoes or secure sandals * Sunscreen + layers for the ride home * A dry bag or change of clothes * A good attitude and a willingness to get wet * **RAPIDS DETAILS** Class II \+ III \| Distance: 12 miles \| Duration: 4 to 5 hours on the water All equipment is provided. After signing up, you'll receive a full preparation email with everything you need to know before the day. Spots are limited. Grab yours and come ready to paddle.