Downtown Boathouse
The Downtown Boathouse is an all volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free public access to the harbor in NYC through public kayaking programs.
Hudson River Pier 40, south side (W Houston St at West Side Hwy) New York , NY 10003 United States
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From May through October, you can take a trip down the Hudson River on one of the Downtown Boathouse’s free kayaks on weekends and select days throughout the week.
Simply walk up to any of its three locations sign a liability waiver , put on a life jacket , grab a kayak and a paddle, and you’re set for a 20-minute, free kayaking trip on the Hudson River . Read more
Free kayaking weekends and holidays mid-May to mid-October, and on many weekday evenings, weather permitting. No experience necessary. Bring a bathing suit or shorts/T-shirt, & a lock if you have one.
amazing volunteers, really fun. just sign a waiver (good throughout the whole season) and get out on the water! volunteer with them, they need more staff !
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kayaking is on the south side of the pier - lots of options from professional courses and trips to free paddles in the bay - N
Highly recommend the architecture tour around Manhattan. Beautiful boat, great lunch service and terrific AIA tour guide. - IrmaZandl ZandlSlant
Free Kayaking! - Mr Muzzles
Great way to get up and down the west side of Manhattan. Please be observant of bikers. - John A
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Harbor or Marina
Place United States » New York