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KAYAK: [Advanced] Rough Water Class

  • October 18, 2025
  • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center 57-28 2nd St, Long Island City

Registration

  • Registering as a Kayak Paddler. Make sure you've been assessed for the skill level of this trip before registering.
  • Only select this if you have been assessed as a NBCB Kayak Trip Assistant.

Rough Water Class

This is a full day class exploring the bouncy waters of the New York Harbor.  The class is intentionally scheduled on a spring tide and timed to experience a bit of bounce off Castle Williams.  We'll take time in the eddy to discuss rough water strategies & techniques and approach the tide race in two groups according to your experience and comfort level. 

After our session we'll take a nice long break in Red Hook, practice some rolling and come back on the flood.

  • Skill level: Advanced  (see what this means here)
  • Meet at QL 9am, launch at 9:30am
  • Max ebb at BB 12pm
  • Long lunch break at Valentino Park & Pier 1 - 2pm
  • Slack to flood at BB 2:42pm
  • Return & Release 4 / 4:30pm
  • Trip leader: Matt D mdundas@gmail.com
  • Bring a packed lunch & plenty of water (there's also lunch options in Red Hook)
  • What to wear and bring
BAD WEATHER DATE: Sunday 10/19 (times shifted 45min later)


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