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The program offers:
Hudson River Riders has a long history of offering programs for community groups, camps and other organizations. Groups of 8 or more must register in advance. Non profit groups paddle free. There is a fee for for-profit organizations.
- Free walkup (no reservations needed) kayaking & paddle boarding on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4 pm – 7 pm at JFK Marina
- Free Sunset Tours from YPRC’s Alexander Street Boathouse on Fridays, from 5:30 – 7:30, by reservation only.
- Fee-based Saturday Sunset Tours, from 5:30 – 7:30, at YPRC’s Alexander Street Boathouse. This initiative is an on-going fundraiser to support public paddling in Yonkers.
Hudson River Riders has a long history of offering programs for community groups, camps and other organizations. Groups of 8 or more must register in advance. Non profit groups paddle free. There is a fee for for-profit organizations.
History
YPRC’s public paddling program was founded by Gerry Blackstone in 2003 at the Clearwater Festival to introduce people to kayaking. In 2006, Gerry requested that Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club support his visions, suggesting that they provide Hudson River access to the public and kayaks for the local youths to cross the river and enjoy Alpine State Park. That year, the City of Yonkers provided storage for YPRC to operate at JFK Marina.
In 2016, YPRC’s public paddling program was renamed Hudson River Rider. It continues the original mission of creating a classroom on the water for youth to develop paddling skills and safety and become the next generation of environmental stewards.
Impact
Hudson River Riders is a force in the Yonkers community providing access to the Hudson River, growing environmental awareness and developing American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructors. It puts approximately 10,000 people on the river each summer through various programs.
In 2022, Hudson River Riders received a grant from the ACA to develop Black, Indigenous, and people of color paddling instructors.
History
YPRC’s public paddling program was founded by Gerry Blackstone in 2003 at the Clearwater Festival to introduce people to kayaking. In 2006, Gerry requested that Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club support his visions, suggesting that they provide Hudson River access to the public and kayaks for the local youths to cross the river and enjoy Alpine State Park. That year, the City of Yonkers provided storage for YPRC to operate at JFK Marina.
In 2016, YPRC’s public paddling program was renamed Hudson River Rider. It continues the original mission of creating a classroom on the water for youth to develop paddling skills and safety and become the next generation of environmental stewards.
Impact
Hudson River Riders is a force in the Yonkers community providing access to the Hudson River, growing environmental awareness and developing American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructors. It puts approximately 10,000 people on the river each summer through various programs.
In 2022, Hudson River Riders received a grant from the ACA to develop Black, Indigenous, and people of color paddling instructors.
