Open House 2025: Sundays, May 25 – August 31

Join us for our free, guided 20-minute kayak trips on the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge.

If you plan on paddling with us, please complete your 2025 season waiver prior to your first visit this year.

When:  Every Sunday, Memorial Day – Labor Day (May 25 – August 31, 2025).

Note: Open House will NOT be held on Sunday, July 13. It will instead take place the day before on Saturday, July 12, for City of Water Day. Please click here for more details.

• Signup begins in person at 9 a.m. for three guided “waves” on a first come, first served basis. Once you’ve signed up, be sure to return to the boathouse on time or you’ll forfeit your spot.

• Sign up to paddle in a boat by yourself or with a friend in a tandem kayak (as available). No previous paddling experience necessary!

• Wave times:

o   Wave 1: Arrive 9:45 a.m., launch 10 a.m.

o   Wave 2: Arrive 10:30 a.m., launch 10:45 a.m.

o   Wave 3: Arrive 11:15 a.m., launch 11:30 a.m.

 What:  Open House Sundays at Inwood Canoe Club

• Kayak on one of our 12 SOTs (sit-on-tops) or in a tandem kayak (built for two).

• Paddle with your family, friends or new acquaintances in our “canoemaran.” Up to six guests + two ICC “Turtles” (aka members) will fit comfortably.

 Details:

• All guests must be able to swim.

• Must be a minimum of 8 years old. Guests under 18 must bring a parent or guardian. Whether a minor will be allowed to paddle with us depends on conditions that day and on the discretion of the club member running the Open House.

• We supply boat, paddle and PFD (personal flotation device, aka life vest). No prior paddling experience required.

• Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet.

• Don’t bring many valuables; you will need to leave them at the boathouse or supply your own waterproof bag for them. ICC is not liable for the loss of any valuables left in the boathouse, in a boat or on the surrounding property.

• No pets at Open House.

Since Open House began in 2002, the club has offered the only walk-up kayaking program in Northern Manhattan. We generally serve over 1,000 guests every summer.

Questions? Contact us at inwoodcanoe@gmail.com.