There are many free places on the Hudson for kayaking in a small space for 20 minutes. This is a different place. They do adult and kid lessons and scenic tours like night kayaking. There are kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding rentals (dogs go too!) You learn the proper techniques to go to places like Statue of Liberty, and to get exercise outdoors and meet people. People pay to reserve their seats on the schedule for all those goings on.
The prices are very reasonable and the offering is quite diverse set of activities for different level of proficiency. The advantage here is that you also learn how to kayak or paddle on a SUP board
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