Manhattan Community Boathouse

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(GoPro photo -- don't risk your smartphone getting wet!) kayaking on the scenic Hudson for free.

(GoPro photo) kayaking on the hudson in the best city in the world.

801 12th Ave Pier 96

New York, NY 10019

http://manhattancommunityboathouse.org

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Manhattan Community Boathouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free public access to the Hudson River. We offer free kayaking as an introduction to the recreational boating opportunities in Manhattan and to help connect the public with the New York City waterfront. Our organization is made possible by public donations and the efforts of our all-volunteer staff.

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5.019 reviews

Nathalie O.

8/16/2022

We stumbled upon Manhattan Community Boathouse free kayaking program while exploring the city and what a glorious experience. The program is run by volunteers and funded by donations. Kayaking is...

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Katie G.

7/19/2021

I first came here back in 2016 for the free kayaking. It was a blazing hot day and I just HAD to find a way to get out on the water, somewhere in the city. Manhattan Community Boathouse was just...

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Anita W.

6/23/2019

My friends and I came here after we did a search on free things to do in NYC. We came here on a Saturday at noon and to our surprise there weren't too many people. We were worried about how...

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Gaoxiang C.

1/10/2019

What can I say? Free Kayak with friendly staff and amazing views. What more do you want? We came here for a music festival right next door on the pier back in the summer. The festival was too...

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Stephanie Q.

9/25/2017

Free kayaking. Hang on, did I really say free? Nothing is free right? What is the catch? Well, there is no catch. I went there without any money and managed to kayak! Here are a few tips to get...

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