Experience a free introduction to SUP at Hudson River Park’s Pier 96 with New York Outrigger. We are a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization hosting free events for the public for over 25 years.
Schedule:
6:20-Arrival and check in. Please be punctual.
6:30-6:40-Land training
6:40-7:00-SUP time on the water
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This free SUP activity is appropriate for age 14 and up and is available on a first-come first-served basis. Every participant should register individually on this Meetup event. Please be aware that ability to swim is required for safety at our SUP programs and that it is likely you will be in the water as part of this activity. All our guests are required to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device), provided by New York Outrigger, when on the dock and on the water. If you are unsure of your ability to swim, we recommend trying our other free public programs at Pier 96 offering outrigger canoe paddling.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE I COME?
RSVP for this event date and agree to complete waivers upon arrival.
WHAT DO I WEAR? WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
We recommend you wear sunscreen and bring water to stay hydrated. You are free to wear whatever you want, but assume anything you bring on the water will get soaked and/or lost. You may want to consider bringing something dry you can change into afterwards.
WHERE DO I PUT MY STUFF?
We have lockers where you may place your belongings during the session. We also have a small changing area. There is no public access inside our space at Pier 96 and you will be asked to remain outside on the dock during your visit. We do not have bathrooms, but there are public porta potties as well as new bathrooms next-door at Pier 97.
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?
The novice session will involve a 10 minute land training introduction on the dock to familiarize you with safety and paddling technique. This is then followed by a 20 minute session on the water. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME (or even a few minutes early!) to participate in the required land training before you are able to paddle on the water. Latecomers arriving more than 10 minutes past the start time may not be able to participate and may be asked to sign up for a future date.
WHAT IF IT’S RAINING?
We paddle rain or shine except for lightning. We only cancel our Novice sessions if we deem the wind and water conditions to be unsafe for our guests. If we have to cancel, we do our best to make that call at least an hour before the event start time. If you sign up for this event, please keep and eye out on this page the day of for any possible cancelations.
DOES NYO TAKE DONATIONS? HOW CAN I JOIN?
NYO is a non-profit 501c3 educational organization and 100% run by volunteers. Any cash or check donations – while not required - would be greatly appreciated and go towards funding our efforts to continue providing New Yorkers with the experience of outrigger paddling in New York City. Cash and digital donations for NYO can be given your land training instructor. You can also donate here: https:// newyorkoutrigger.ecwid.com/General-Donation-p140302392
New York Outrigger welcomes guests & visitors to participate in up to
3 free events. We welcome all who share our passion for the water to inquire about becoming a volunteer member by emailing outreach@newyorkoutrigger.org
