Canoeing New York

Move to Saint Peter's pool

Those of us coming from Manhattan should meet at the Pier 66 Boathouse to load and transport gear at 1:00pm. I will try to update here if the timing needs to change, but also pay attention to Slack for coordinating details. People who cannot come into Manhattan beforehand can meet at the pool around 2:45pm to help unload. We will mostly be moving gear, trying to figure out and set up the most efficient storage system that we can manage with the space we have, and maybe starting to experiment with goal options. But if there's time, we can get in the water for some paddling and basic drills. Our winter pool sessions this year will probably be: * Wednesday nights, from 8-10pm * Some Saturday afternoons, from 3-5pm * Some Sunday mornings or early afternoons (exact times specified on Meetup events) These will all get scheduled on Meetup once we confirm the dates and times. We will have different kinds of sessions, with different skill levels and training goals (scrimmages, drills, intro sessions, rolling sessions, advanced competition training, etc.). Please read the Meetup event descriptions before signing up, and contact the event host(s) if you are unsure if the session will be right for you.

More setup, more play

This session may include some more equipment and storage setup, but hopefully more time for play than the day before. Our winter pool sessions this year will probably be: * Wednesday nights, from 8-10pm * Most Saturday afternoons, from 3-5pm * Some Sunday early afternoons, from 12-2pm We will post a full calendar of sessions, including beginner-friendly introductions, soon! We will have different kinds of sessions, for different skill levels and training goals (scrimmages, drills, intro sessions, rolling sessions, advanced competition training, etc.). Please read the Meetup event descriptions before signing up, and contact the event host(s) if you are unsure if the session will be right for you.

MUSEUM MILE AND THE HEIDELBERG RESTAURANT, 1648 2 AVE., New York, NY.

Spend the afternoon at one of the many great museums followed by dinner at the Heidelberg.

MKC + Paddle against current: Intermediate volunteer trip

*This trip is open to those who have volunteered in 2026 during our **public kayaking days.*** Once the RSVP opens, you will be placed on a waitlist until the host reviews your volunteer status and to make sure you completed the qualifications below. *** **MKC Intermediate volunteer trip: 4 miles total PLUS an extra paddle north against current** Let's paddle across the Hudson to visit our friends at MKC! After we launch from Pier 84, let's work off whatever we ate by heading north against building ebb, then float home. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:** 1. volunteered **AT LEAST** 4 shifts in 2026 during our free kayaking days AND 2. Completed at least 2 trainings in 2026 with our boathouse AND 3. Completed an intermediate time trial AND 4. You completed a 4+ mile round trip in 2026 in which you showed control of your kayak/SUP/OC and found it easy to stay toward the front of the group **COME PREPARED:** * Temperature appropriate clothing - neoprene or drysuit + non cotton layers (you may be able to borrow a drysuit) * Something warm to put on when we land * Water * Food if you plan to picnic or cash/credit to buy food there. * Sunscreen * Hat * Change of dry clothes for when we return * Anything else you may need to spend 2+ hours paddling! **CRAFT:** * Sit on top - Nope! * Sea Kayak - Only if completed a wet exit and show control of your kayak * OC1/OC2 - Ke Aloha ***supporting*** paddlers with a Ke Aloha coach approval (have coach contact host) * SUP - Only if completed a 4+ mile trip with our boathouse * Surfski - Only if completed a 4+ mile trip with our boathouse **TIMELINE:** 7:00 AM Arrive at the boathouse **7:15 AM Safety briefing hard cutoff to arrive. Whoever does not make it by this time will not be able to join** 7:45 AM Move boats to the beach 8:00 AM Depart from HCCB 9:00 AM Arrive at MKC 9:15 AM Land and stash boats 90 minutes to eat and relax 10:45 AM Meet at boats, prepare gear, return safety briefing 11:00 AM Depart from MKC & head north against current 11:45 AM Turn around, head south 12:45 PM Arrive at HCCB 1:15 PM Clean and put away equipment 1:45 PM Trip ends *** **[NOAA predicted current at Pier 92](https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaacurrents/predictions.html?id=NYH1927_13&begin_date=2026-11-07&date-range=daily&date-timeUnits=am%2Fpm&date-interval=MAX_SLACK&units=english&time-zone=LST_LDT&threshold=leEq&thresholdValue=)** 2026-11-07 6:50 AM flood 1.69 2026-11-07 9:55 AM slack - 2026-11-07 1:19 PM ebb -2.58 HCCB is completely volunteer run. Our guides generously take time out of their busy schedules to run trips and trainings. If you RSVP yes, please consider this a **commitment to attend**. If you cancel at the last minute or no-show, you take a spot away from someone else or prevent a trip/training from happening. We understand that life happens, so if you must cancel close to the start of a trip or training, please change your RSVP to “Not Going” and message the host(s) or comment in the chat. Here are our guidelines about cancelations and no-shows: \* *For a trip, please cancel prior to 8:00 PM the day before*\* the trip. \* *For a training, please cancel at least 6 hours*\* before the training. \* If you do not cancel before the cancelation cutoff time, you will be marked as a no-show. \* Hosts reserve the right to deprioritize you on waitlists after the second no-show of the year.

Soccer Pick-up Game Candela Academy $7

⚽️ CANARSIE ADULT PICK-UP SOCCER Looking for a fun, casual way to play soccer, meet new people, and get active in the community? Come join us! 🫶🏽 We’re starting a new adult pick-up soccer community right here in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Whether you’re an experienced player or just want to come out, have fun, and get some touches on the ball, everyone is welcome. 📅 EVERY FRIDAY ⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Canarsie, Brooklyn (Baseball field 2) ⚽️ HOW IT WORKS This is a casual pick-up game, not a competitive league. We’ll organize teams when everyone arrives, so everyone gets a chance to play. No need to have a team or know anyone beforehand — just show up, meet people, and play! 👟 What to bring: • Soccer shoes/sneakers • Water • Comfortable athletic clothes • Good vibes! 😄 We’re just getting started and our goal is to build a friendly, active soccer community for adults in Canarsie and the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods. Come play, meet new people, and help us build something fun together! ⚽️🔥 Everyone is welcome — beginners and experienced players alike.

Advanced OC1/2 - Surfski practice

Goal platform removal (drills if time)

We need to pull the goal platform off the water. Let's do that first while it's light, trying to get a tow from the sailors. Then if there's time and light, we can still do some drills and goal-less play. No time for first-timers, unfortunately.

Wednesday Piano Meetup

Please join us in Opera America's MacKay Studio (804) to play a real baby grand in front of a live supportive audience. This 90-minute studio-time recital will be followed by a social gathering at a local pub. All genres and levels are welcome. The event costs $15 payable in cash on the day.

Biking Fall Colors Jim Thorpe/Lehigh River - ByoB or Rent, 20-30miles

HALLOWEEN Piano Meetup

Join us if you dare in Opera America's Studio 711 to play your terrifying toccatas, paranormal preludes, and nightmarish nocturnes on a real grand piano for a live supportive audience. All levels and genres are welcome. Costumes are optional. After two spooooky hours in the piano studio, we will gather socially at a local pub. This meetup costs $15, payable in cash on the day of the event.

OC Race Practice - Intermediate/Advanced

Hudson River Waterfront Walk (Easy, Fun, ~7-8 miles) 🌆🌊🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️