Advanced level paddle in adverse current
Details
This is a workout and resistance practice for advanced level paddlers. We will head south against at the max flood of around 1.4 kts. How far we go will depends on the actual conditions and how hard we pushed; it will be a great workout regardless and be ready to paddle hard! Space is limited and priority will be given to those who haven’t already attended or signed up for a practice in the week and our guides.
Be on time at 5:35 pm. Be able to get ready without assistance In 15 minutes and self launch and land. We will be on the water by 6:05 pm, turn around by 7:20 pm, off the water by 8 pm. Sunset will be at around 7:50 pm.
Water is still cold (50s F) so Drysuits or 3+mm neoprene are required (we have some drysuits you can borrow).
PREREQUISITES TO RSVP
- Active volunteer-volunteered at least 4 times in 2025
- you have an advancer time trial
- you have attended an advanced/elite trip in 2025
- Prepare equipment in 15 minutes without assistance
- Self launch and land independently without assistance
COME PREPARED
- Quick dying and warm clothes
- socks (to be wear inside drysuit) and closed toe water shoes
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen, hat
- Water in a reusable bottle
- all around white boat light
TIMELINE
5:35 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment.
5:40 PM - Cut off time to arrive. Safety briefing. you will not be able to join if you are not present
6:05 PM - Paddle south
7:20 PM - Turnaround
8:00 PM - Return to boathouse and clean up
8:45 PM - Training ends
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NOAA Current Predictions at Hudson River Entrance
2026-04-27 6:54 PM flood 1.38
2026-04-27 9:42 PM slack