Downtown Boathouse
W. Houston st, New York, NY 10014.
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The downtown boathouse offers free kayaking and classes
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Free walk-up kayaking between may 17 and october 19, the group offers its free walk-up kayak.. read moreing program. it s simple: walk up to any of the group s three boathouses, sign a liability waiver, put on a life jacket, and grab a kayak and paddle. you re restricted to paddling inside the protected waters surrounding the boathouse (so lay aside your plans to head for lady liberty). the staff keeps a watchful eye on the kayakers. rules: anyone who can swim is permitted to kayak. children between 16-18 years may take a kayak out on their own, if a parent or guardian is present at the boathouse. children younger than 16 may go out, but must be accompanied by an adult in a double-kayak. boathouse locations and hours the downtown boathouse has three locations, each with their own hours: pier 40 at houston street and the hudson river 9 am to 6 pm, weekends and holidays. pier 96 at 56th street and the hudson river 9 am to 6 pm, weekends and holidays. also open weekday nights from 5 pm to 7 pm, june 16 through august 29. 72nd street and the hudson river 10 am to 5 pm, weekends and holidays. for more information, visit the new york city downtown boathouse s website.
Posted by Byron
06/18/2009
I've been doing this for years -- it's a blast!