Kayak Staten Island is an all-volunteer-run urban kayaking program which provides free and low-cost public paddling to the Staten Island and larger NYC community. We believe strongly in environmental stewardship, waterfront advocacy, equity and providing access to a watersport that is too often cost-prohibitive for many of our neighbors. We run public events, provide the sit-on-top ocean kayaks, paddles, life vests, quick instruction, and safety support. We also have club-only events for our dedicated volunteers.
| OUR PROGRAMS 850 Page Avenue: We have free public walk-up paddling at our South Shore launch site at 850 Page Avenue in Tottenville, Staten Island. Participants take a timed, supervised paddle in generally calm waters on a first come, first served basis. Kids are welcome only with an adult and no one under 12 is permitted to take a kayak by themselves (over 12’s may do so only at KSI’s discretion). Everyone must sign a waiver and adults will sign for minors. These events are safe for beginners and fun for families! Please be advised that you may lose whatever you bring out in the kayak (phone, keys etc) and you will get wet so dress accordingly. 777 Front Street: Friends, our programming at Front Street on Staten Island’s North Shore is currently in jeopardy. Please bear with us while we figure out how to continue serving our North shore community and advocating for North shore water access. We run low-cost guided tours from our North Shore launch site at 777 Front Street in Stapleton, Staten Island. There is no structure or address on display- this is a parking lot and is located between the Stapleton and Clifton train stations. These tours are for those 12 YEARS AND UP only (no exceptions) and are in very stable double-occupancy kayaks so bring a friend! This is an unfinished urban shoreline and water conditions are more dynamic than our quiet bay at Page Avenue. Tickets are sold via eventbrite closer to the tour dates. High winds, lightning or lack of volunteer staffing will result in event cancellations. |
| Contact us: kayakstatenisland@gmail.com |
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