FREE kayaking will be offered to the public TWICE a week on Thursday and Friday afternoons at 5:30PM ( weather permitting) at the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club 35 Alexander St (ON THE WATER AT Habishaw Park behind the Beczak Environmental Center.
The program is LIMITED to 8 Participants at a time age 13 years and up. All boats, Life jackets and paddles with be provided by the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club. All leaders are American Canoe Association instructors and assistant leaders have taken kayak rescue training.
You MUST SIGNUP online to reserve a specific day, please put in your cell number in case we have to cancel for weather and notify you. Waivers FOR EVERYONE participating (adult + minors) MUST be signed ONLINE BEFORE you arrive.
Participants will be using decked sea kayaks NOT sit-on-tops. Participants must be physically able to carry boats to the dock and back.Trips may be cancelled or modified by the leaders for weather, safety or other conditions. Leaders have the right to reject any paddler for safety reasons
Persons with physical disabilities must contact The Public Program Coordinator (914-303-5643 X 105) BEFORE you arrive for a paddle. If you have any health concerns please contact The Public Program Coordinator (914-303-5643 X 105) BEFORE you arrive for a paddle
PLEASE only sign up for 2 paddles in the summer.Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow time to change and get equipment. Please note that changing rooms (4 people at a time max) are available but there are NO SHOWER facilities. Porta-Sans are available
Proper clothing: sneakers, sandals, shorts, t-shirts, hat and a dry towel. Please bring sunglasses, a bottle of water. ALL personal items SHOULD be left in the clubhouse; we are not responsible for lost items.
ALL YPRC Health and Safety Measures MUST BE FOLLOWED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.hudsonriverriders.org/
