Atlantic Kayak Tours is the largest and most experienced kayak company in the New York tri-state area, specializing on the Hudson River Valley. We offer over 75 different kayak tours and British Canoe Union (BCU) instructional programs from New Jersey to Cape Cod. BCU 1-3 Star kayak instructional programs are offered at our Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center and Norrie Point Paddlesport Center located in New York on the Hudson River.
Used Kayaks
The used Kayak Page has been updated with more kayaks and lower prices. A few used kids kayaks are still for sale. We also have a page of used kayaks that clients are selling. Check both pages for a wide selection of kayaks in all price ranges.
Center Hours
Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center is now open five days a week (Wednesday through Sunday. Check the schedule for hours. Norrie will open Memorial Day Weekend.
The New Season has started
Most program dates have been posted. Throughout the season additional dates will be added. New instructional program are being planned to train to the new BCU Star syllabus which has started to roll out in North America. New kayaks and other equipment have started to arrive.
With the continued move to the internet we are changing how we schedule events. Just a couple of years ago we sent our brochure to the printer in February and the full year calendar was set in stone. Last year we were a bit more flexible adding programs as the season progressed. This year the calendar will be even more fluid as our staff and visiting coaches allow us to meet the demand of our clients. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events and the calendars. We have some exciting new things in development.
Keep In the Loop
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Q: Why is paddling like golf?
A: You never stop working on your stroke! Visit with Julie Tan as she describes her personal approach to Improving Your Forward Stroke.
Water Temperature
The Hudson River water temperature is still below 60 degrees. This is wet suit weather. Read the How to Dress and Coldwater Safety in the Expert Center.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 10
Core Techniques (Annsville)
Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)
Housatonic River (Intermediate Tour)
Sunday, May 11
Thimble Islands (Beginner Tour)
Long Island Sound Crossing (Advanced Tour)
Sunday, May 18
Popolopen Creek (Beginner Tour)
Peekskill Intermediate (Intermediate Tour
Saturday, May 24
Basics (Annsville)
Plum Point (Beginner Tour)
Plum Point Intermediate (Intermediate Tour)
Sunday, May 25
Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)
Falkner Island Crossing (Advanced Tour)
Proficiency (Norrie)
Saturday, May 31
Catskill (Beginner Tour)
Stockport Flats (Intermediate Tour)
Sunday, June 1
Norrie Tour (Beginner Tour)
Popolopen Creek (Beginner Tour)
Staten Island to Sandy Hook (Advanced Tour)
Saturday, June 7
Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)
Paddlesport Center
Retail Equipment
We have a full line of kayaking equipment for sale at both the Norrie and Annsville Centers. The Retail Section continues to be updated to make it the most useful source of information about sea kayak equipment on the web. Also check out our used equipment page.
Center Information
Annsville is now open Wednesday to Sunday (check hours)
Norrie will open Memorial Day Weekend (check hours)
See our Kayak Demo and Loaner Policies
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Getting Started
Are you new to Kayaking? Check our First Time Kayak Page.
Education
How to shop for your first kayak? How does a skeg work? The Basics of a Compass.
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Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center by Atlantic Kayak Tours located in Hudson Highland State Park, specializing in kayak tours and BCU instructional programs in the Hudson River Valley in New York. Norrie Point Paddlesport Center is located at Norrie State Park in Staatsburg,4 miles north of Hyde Park. Both Centers offer kayak tours, kayak instruction and retail kayak equipment.
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