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Free Kayak Use on the Hudson
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| Title: | Free Kayak Use on the Hudson - http://www.downtownboathouse.org/programs.html | ||
Free Kayak use on the Hudson river brought to you by the New York City Downtown
Boathouse. For some fun in New york City
in the summer try some free kayak time on the Hudson. It's a lot of fun and
absolutly free. Kayaking on the Hudson is available in three locations in Manhattan. Here is the list: - 72nd St - Pier 40 - Pier 96 - Riverbank State Park (winter) Pier 40 WALKING - Pier 40 is at the Western end of Houston Street on the river side of the West Side Highway. Pier 40 is a large facility, but we are on the walkway on the South side of the Pier, about halfway out. There are several nearby subway stops: Take the #1/9, train to Houston Street. Walk west to the river. Take the A, C, or E subway to Canal St (express). Walk west to the river, then North along the esplanade for five blocks. KAYAKING - The pier 40 dock is about one and a half miles north of the Battery, on the east side of the Hudson River. The dock is the large wodden dock about halfway out on the pier and is connected by a ramp to the pier. There is a gate at the top of the ramp that can be opened (from the water side) at all times. It is locked (land side) when we are not there.  DRIVING - There is a public parking lot inside of Pier 40, and there is usually free street parking available across the highway in Soho on the weekend, and in the evening. There are also a number of parking garages in the neighborhood. Pier 96, Clinton (at 56th St.) WALKING - The Pier 96 Boathouse is located in the Clinton Cove Park on the Westside Highway and 56th St. The nearest subway stop is the #1/9 and A/C/E station at Columbus Circle. The M57 and M31 busses run down 57th St. to West End Ave (one block east). KAYAKING - The Pier 96 Boathouse has a distinctive sloping roof and sloping dock. It is just South of the sanitation department transfer station and fueling facility, and just North of the passenger cruise ship facility. DRIVING - Driving, Drop-Off, and Parking are not permitted anywhere on Pier 96, but there is usually free street parking available in the neighborhood on Sundays, and in the evening. There are two parking garages on 59th St., just off the highway. The larger indoor one has good rates and service. Quick 5 minute kayak drop off is available, by stopping on the service road to the highway, and carrying the kayak into the park.  72nd Street WALKING - Our dock is attached directly to the waterside promenade in Riverside Park, approximately at 72nd St. Take the 72nd St. stairs into the park and follow the walkway to the river, and you will find us. KAYAKING - Our 72nd St. floating dock is about 200 yards south of the 79th St. Marina. At present, the gate to the dock is locked when we are not there. If we are closed, you could use the public dock at the Northern end of the marina, but technically you need a NYC Parks Department kayak launch permit to use the 79th St. Marina. An application for the permit is available on our Downloads page. The process is fairly simple. You visit one of the locations you will be asked to fill out a form that holds you responsible for anything bad that happens while on the kayak. Basically, one should not engage in this activity if one cannot swim. Generally speaking, a person would not fall into the water nor turn over these recreational kayaks however it is possible and should be approached with some caution. The river currents can be strong as can the wind on the river. When we visited it wait challenging. I can see how someone in poor condition would have trouble in the wind chop and with the current on this particular day. If you want a calm and controlled setting you may want to visit the kayaks at pier 96 The area for use is fairly well enclosed by man made structures and when I was there I saw clam water and people having a great time. Wear a bathing suit if possible, your tushie (bottom,rear,butt) will get wet and with the wind and chop your whole body may too. Be prepared as it can be uncomfortable walking out to get cabs and busses to get home. Sunblock is a very very good idea. Remember that you are on the water in a kayak where the water is like a big reflector. Cover you face arms and legs because you are sitting in the kayak upright with legs extended outward. If you are biking to the kayaks at 72nd street I highly recommend the grill consession just to the south of the kayak dock. The hamburgers are extremely good as are the fries. They have a bathroom there that is not so bad. Have fun this summer and get out there. | |||
| Category: | Recreation & Sports | ||
| Link Owner: | Admin | ||
| Date Added: | July 09, 2007 04:00:03 PM | ||
| Address: | Pier 96, | ||
| Phone: | 16466130375 | ||
| Number Hits: | 5 | ||
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