Paddle in Western New York

Click here to read Krista Sadlers’ review of our Western NY paddling guidebook on Suite101.com.

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Stand Up Paddling … Time To Sit Down

by Sue Freeman
It seems to be all the rage. I keep seeing mentions of the new paddling sport called stand up paddling. It started with surfers paddling out to meet the waves. The equipment and techniques got revised and fine tuned and has now emerged as a whole new sport. Intriguing, I thought. I’d like [...]

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Advanced Canoeing on the Hudson River – Nov 7

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Strong canoeing skills and prior experience are a must for this advanced canoe trip.  The paddling will begin in Inwood Hill Park and travel down the Hudson to Fort Washington Park.  Space is limited.  Experienced canoeists only.  To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/regtister on October 28th.
Location:  Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Cost:  Free
Contact [...]

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Kayaking in Antartica

As fall turns to winter in NY State and snow begins to blanket the area, most of you will stash your kayaks away untill warmer weather. But cold-weather paddling is certainly possible – just take a look at the gorgeous pictures on Louise’s blog about kayaking in Antartica.

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Battenkill Valley Outdoors

This looks like my kind of place – situated east of Saratoga Springs, near the Vermont border.
Battenkill Valley Outdoors offers paddling, biking, and hiking. They’re closing for the season, but explore their web site & begin now to plan a great trip for next spring or summer.

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New York Hiking and Outdoor Adventurers

This is a club for New York City Adventurerists. Check out their web site.

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The Erie Canal: Cruising across upstate New York, at five miles per hour

Click here to read about the Erie Canal and to see a narrated slide show showing what it’s like to boat the Erie Canal.

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Motorists and canoers beware, it’s moose season in the Adirondacks

Click here to read a cute story: Motorists and canoers beware, it’s moose season in the Adirondacks

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Kayaking the Susquehanna River

By RORY SWEENEY The (Wilkes-Barre) Times Leader, LD news, link to original post
When Tom Segeda found out he was being laid off for a few months, he and his wife, Sharon, made a quick plan. They would need kayaks, maps, some soup and help from a few friends.
Sharon and Tom Segeda of Hobbie, Pa., about [...]

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Paddling Pumpkins

I’ve watched rubber duck races on the Erie Canal and participated in wild raft races on Canandaigua Outlet, but I’ve never paddled a pumpkin like the folks in Wisconsin. It looks fun & challenging. Click on this link, than click on the photo to watch the video.

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