1.5 
Distance: 3-5 miles
Start Time: 6:00, Arrive earlier to get ready.
Location: Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Cortlandt Manor, New York
Venue: Annsville Creek, Hudson River
This is a good short introduction to kayaking and has been met with great enthusiasm, as the late daylight on the Hudson River truly is magnificent on the water. Don't be late, these programs promptly start at 6:00PM. You need to have a white flashlight or headlamp as we will be getting off the water near or after sunset.
1.5
Distance: 4-6 miles
Location: Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Cortlandt Manor, New York
Venue: Annsville Creek, Hudson River
There is something magical about being out on the Hudson River as the sky turns crimson and the full moon takes the stage. Full moon paddles will depart from our Peekskill location in the Hudson Valley. Don't be late, these programs promptly start at 6:00PM. A headlamp in addition to the flashlight is required.
Coldspring to Annsville Night Paddle - 
0.1
Distance: 11-12 Miles
Location: Cold Spring, New York
Venue: Hudson River
This is a long night paddle along one of the prettiest stretches of the Hudson. We get to paddle past the West Point Military Academy in the dark of night. This trip is similar to our Hudson Highlands Intermediate with the exception of being one way and at night. Along the way we will practice night navigation. This trip is for strong intermediate paddlers. Programs start at 6:00 PM. A headlamp in addition to the flashlight is required.
Distance: 3-5 Miles
Location: Norrie Point Paddlesport Center, Staatsburg, New York
Venue: Hudson River
We will head out to Esopus Island to enjoy the late day sun. To catch the light, these programs start promptly at 6:00.
Distance: 3-6 Miles
Location: Town of Saugerties, Glasco Mini Park
Venue: Hudson River
We have a few different possibilities for this trip. What we do will be dependant on the currents, wind and the group. We will start at the Glasco Mini Park Landing in Saugerties, two miles below the Esopus Creek. We can head south where we will pass a few places which offers opportunity for a rest stop on a 6 mile trip. A four mile trip can cross to the eastern shore and explore South Tivoli Bay and stop on Cruger Island for a break. The third option is to head 2.5 miles north to the Saugerties Lighthouse for this 5 mile round trip. If it’s windy and the river is rough we will need to do a shorter trip. Whatever we decide to do, this is a nice part of the Hudson to paddle and a great way to end the day.
Distance: 2-4 Miles
Location: Town of Saugerties, Glasco Mini Park
Venue: Hudson River
Each session will cover different skills and brush up on already learned skills. We will paddle some and stop along the way to work on skills. The conditions of the day and the group needs will help determine what we get covered each week. At the same time enjoying the sunset on the Hudson River.
- Learn to control your kayak using new skills.
- Increase the efficiency of your forward stroke.
- Prevent you kayak from capsizing.
- Rescue others in real conditions using a variety of different techniques.
- Have fun and play games. Kayaking is about balance. Games are about having fun. Kayak games improve your skills as we all have fun.
You need to have a white flashlight or headlamp as we will be getting off the water near or after sunset.
- June 12 will be focused on Rescue Skills
- June 26 will be focused on Boat Control
- July 10 will be focused on Forward Paddling
- More dates will be added
Every session will be about enjoying the Hudson, improving skills and having fun.
The following programs are not on this years schedule. They might get added or can be done as private programs.
Distance: 4-6 miles
Location: Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Cortlandt Manor, New York
Venue: Hudson River
Start the weekend with an evening paddle from the Annsville Center to Popolopen Creek and back. We paddle north with the current reaching Popolopen Creek just before sunset. After a snack of cheese and crackers and other goodies provided by your guides we’ll explore the creek in the comfort of the night and then head back to the center. This trip is for intermediate paddlers who want to enjoy the peacefulness of the Hudson at night. Programs start promptly at 6:00 PM.
Distance: 6-10 Miles
Location: Verplanck, New York
Venue: Hudson River
Come enjoy the wonderful Hudson River at night as we paddle the eastern shore from the launch at Verplanck to our takeout at Croton-on-Harmon. We will launch around sunset so most of the trip will be in the dark. This trip is for strong intermediate paddlers as we often encounter some wind and surf. Along the way we will practice some night navigation. Programs start at 6:00 PM.
Distance: 2-5 miles
Location: Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Cortlandt Manor, New York
Venue: Annsville Creek, Hudson River
Safety, adventure, and learning is what this program is all about. Incorporating games and skill training we will teach the basics of kayaking and have a fun time doing it. Kids must not have a fear of the water. Kids kayaks, paddles and PFDs will be provided.
Call for prices on private kids groups. We also run Kids only programs for other companies, schools, scout groups and camps. Call for more information.
Esopus White Water Tour - Prerequisite 2 Star or equivalent
With beautiful Scenery as we paddle down this class 2 whitewater river from Phoenicia to Boiceville. We will have one or two areas to carry around depending on the level of the river and your skills. Mostly slow moving water but we will have to negotiate a few short sets of rapids. If the river is the right height we can play on a few waves. This program will be both fun and a learning experience. The group will be kept to a small size. We will supply Dagger WW Kayaks for this program. We need your size and skill level so we can bring a WW boat that fits both your size and skill. We will have to shuttle the kayaks to the starting place at the beginning of the program. At the end of the program we will have to shuttle to get the cars left at the starting place. 22 miles from the Kingston exit on the Thruway.
