I began kayaking purely as a hobby. It started out innocently enough, renting a kayak from an outfitter and doing one-way trips in the slow moving rivers of upstate New York. Then I discovered kayaking in and around the New York City waterways and my true passion for the sport was unleashed. Kayaking the New York City waterways has proven to be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Through my passion addiction to kayaking I was able to connect with local boathouses. Now I am a core volunteer and a program organizer for the Long Island City Community Boathouse. My involvement with the boathouse has afforded me the opportunity to connect NYC residents to their beautiful waterways while increasing awareness of the environmental challenges that face the city every day.

Below you will find maps for some possible kayak trips. While all of these trips vary in distance and duration, most can be completed in an afternoon. When paddling in bodies of water affected by tides it’s important to time trips around the tidal currents. Paddlers can easily become stranded if they fail to plan a trip around currents. Please refer to the NOAA website for tidal current predictions. Before attempting any of these trips please read the disclaimer.

LICCB to Red Hook w/stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park & Valentino Pier Distance: 13.5 Miles Trip Duration: 5 hours Resting Time: .5 hour View Route in Google Maps	Tottenville to Staten Island Ship Graveyards w/stops at various ships Distance: 11.7 Miles Trip Duration: 5 hours Resting Time: 1 hour View Route in Google Maps	Little Neck Bay / Fort Totten w/stop at an eastern beach Distance: 10.7 Miles Trip Duration: 3.5 hours Resting Time: 1 hour View Route in Google Maps
LICCB “Chill Loop” – relaxing sunset paddle Distance: 6.4 Miles Trip Duration: 2.5 hours Resting Time: 20 minutes View Route in Google Maps	LICCB – Randall’s Island & Roosevelt Island Circ. w/ Mill Rock layover Distance: 10.2 Miles Trip Duration: 3 hours Resting Time: 20 minutes View Route in Google Maps