Free Kayaking Weeknight Session — Tuesday 11 August
Tue 11 Aug, 17:30 · Downtown Boathouse, Pier 26, Hudson River Park, N Moore Street at West Side Highway, Manhattan · New York
Details & booking — Downtown Boathouse
via Downtown Boathouse · Checked 9 Aug 2026
About this event
The after-work version of New York's best free outdoor secret. Twice a week through late August the Downtown Boathouse opens its Pier 26 racks on weekday evenings, so you can swap the commute for a paddle as the light goes gold over the Hudson. Gear and volunteer guidance included, no booking, no charge. Arrive early — the sign-up line closes when demand peaks.
Why we picked it
A weekday evening paddle on the Hudson at sunset, free of charge, and the season's weeknight window closes on 27 August.
Free entry
Organiser states the programme is completely free with no reservations; weeknight sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays until 27 August per the Downtown Boathouse site.
Registration
Registration needed
Limited capacity
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