Atlantic Kayak Tours
Atlantic Kayak Tours is the largest and most experienced kayak outfitter in the New York tri-state area, specializing on the Hudson River Valley. We offer over 75 different kayak tours and instructional programs from New Jersey to Cape Cod. Tours and instructional programs are offered at our Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center and Norrie Point Paddlesport Center located in New York on the Hudson River.
What's New
Fridays@Norrie
Each Friday Night will be a different program. Only $25 including equipment. These programs are filling up so don't wait. See details.
Thursday Night Skill Sessions
The Thursday Night Skills Sessions at Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center will start later this month. These sessions cost only $20 including the equipment. Each Thursday we have different themes covering many different aspects of paddlesports. These programs are filling up so don't wait. You must e-mail by Wednesday to confirm you space.
Short Tours
Each weekend at Norrie we offer our Norrie Short Tours for only $50 including equipment. At Annsville we offer Annsville Easy tours for $85 including equipment.
BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
We will be running an official BCU FSRT program on Friday, July 30. E-mail for details, space is limited.
BCU Coach Level 1
We will be running a BCU Level 1 programs on August 2-5. This program is designed for anyone interested in coaching paddlesports. E-mail for details, space is limited.
Shop Online
Visit our web store at www.AKTretail.com.
Used Kayaks
Over 50 kayaks are listed on the used boat page.
Water Temperature
The Hudson River water temperature is now in the upper 70°F to low 80° range. Read the How to Dress and Coldwater Safety in the Expert Center.
Mobile Website
We have a new website designed for smart phones. Check it out and let us know how it works for your mobile device.
QR code for our Mobile website.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 29
Thursday Night Skill Session (Annsville, $20)
Friday, July 30
Fridays@Norrie (Tune Up Your Strokes, $25)
BCU FSRT (Norrie)
Saturday, July 31
Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)
Plum Point (Beginner Tour)
Sunday, August 1
Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)
Core Techniques (Annsville)
Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)
Thursday, August 5
Thursday Night Skill Session (Annsville, $20)
Friday, August 6
Fridays@Norrie (Nature Along the Hudson, $25)
Saturday, August 7
Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)
Hudson (Beginner Tour)
Mystic River(Intermediate Tour)
Sunday, August 8
Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)
Popolopen Creek (Beginner Tour)
Tuesday, August 10
Sunset Paddle (Annsville, $50)
Thursday, August 12
Thursday Night Skill Session (Annsville, $20)
Friday, August 13
Fridays@Norrie (Let's Get Wet - Rescue and Balance Practice, $25)
Saturday, August 14
Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)
Basics (Annsville)
Sunday, August 15
Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)
Safety & Rescue (Norrie)
Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)
Thursday, August 19
Thursday Night Skill Session (Annsville, $20)
Friday, August 20
Fridays@Norrie (Nature at Twilight, $25)
Paddlesport Center
Retail Equipment
We have a full line of kayaking equipment for sale at both the Norrie and Annsville Centers. The old Retail Section has detailed information on sea kayak equipment but online sales are from www.AKTretail.com. Also check out our used equipment page.
Center Information
Annsville is open on weekends (check hours).
Norrie is open on weekends (check hours).
See our Kayak Demo and Loaner Policies
Hassle Free - Expert Included - Free Loaner Kayak
We've made kayak shopping an educating, pleasurable event!!!
Website Highlights
Tour CalendarInstruction CalendarBrochureRegistration FormCalendar PDF
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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.
Check out the Expert Center with over 150 pages covering all aspects of paddling.
Program Map
Business and Website Information
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Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center by Atlantic Kayak Tours located in Hudson Highland State Park, specalizing in kayak tours and 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.
