Canoeing New York

Grace Christmas Fair

FYI - this is not a kayaking event! Its time to get a jump on holiday shopping for original and unusual items. Every year we support my artist friend, Elana at the Grace Christmas Fair. The $2 dollar admission helps to feed the hungry. This fair is 2 days, Sat, Nov 7th from 11 am- 6 pm and Sun, Nov 8th from 10 am - 4 pm. The vendors items are crafted, hand made and all price points. There is also an auction room of collectibles and antiques. Looking for unusual items, this is your go-to. After viewing this fair we can take the subway uptown to the Bryant Park Winter Village, @ 41st St & 6th Ave, which is an open air European inspired outdoor market with ice skating. Stay as long as you want at each location and/or come at your own convenience. This fair is open Oct 28th - Jan 3, 2027, M-F 11:00 am - 8 pm, Sat/Sun 10:00 am-8 pm. Admission is free. We will be going on Sat at 12:30. Lets meet inside the fair where the vendor tables are. Entrance Broadway & 10th St.

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.

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.

Wednesday night scrimmages

**PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!** We will need to cancel sessions that do not have at least 6 people signed up. (But also, try not to change your RSVP with less than 48 hours notice, as we will lose money or waste expensive pool time if we cancel late or have too few people show up.) We'll warm up with some drills, and then split up into teams for some games. Wednesday nights are shorter, and if you're a new paddler, this will be a tricky session for a proper introduction to kayak polo. But if you want to join and have some paddling experience, send a message to the host to see if this session will work for you. While first-timers can try out a session for free, after that you will either need to join the club (seasonal and annual membership rates) or pay the $25 single-session fee.

Speed Dating for Black & African American Singles

[Get tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003898167362?aff=oddtdtcreator) **This speed dating event is for Black & African American singles. Speed dating is the most effective way for men and women to meet. Nothin' beats meeting someone face to face in a nice and safe environment.** **How does it work?** You will go on about 10 dates with someone of the opposite sex, each date will be 5 minutes long/short. We will provide you with materials to tell us who you liked. If the same person(s) you pick also pick you, you will be a "Match" and we will give you each others' contact information - then the rest is up to you! Call each other up and make plans to go out! **Ages:** Women 30 - 45, Men 30 - 45 **Things to know:** * We are promoting this event on various dating sites, don't just go by the number of people who have RSVP'd on this Meetup group. This event is almost sold out. * The purchase of 1 drink is required, so please buy a drink so the venue will let us use their space for future events. * There's no strict dress code, but this is a singles event and you will want to look your best. No gym wear, hoodies, sneakers, etc. Stylish jeans okay. * Tickets are only $35. NO tickets sold at the door. [Get tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003898167362?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Biking Fall Colors Trenton to Lambertville ByoB or Rent, ~ 15 miles

HALLOWEEN Piano Meetup

Join us if you dare in Opera America's MacKay Studio 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.

Advanced training

**PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!** We will need to cancel sessions that do not have at least 6 people signed up. (But also, try not to change your RSVP with less than 48 hours notice, as we will lose money or waste expensive pool time if we cancel late or have too few people show up.) We will start out with drills and organized training, before moving into more competitive scrimmages and games. **If you have not played with us before, please either contact the session hosts or post a comment, so that we can be ready to get you introduced to the club and sport, and alert you if this session is not the right one for you to join.** Doors open at 12pm, and we can play for a couple hours. Session fee is $25 if you are not a season/annual member.

Wednesday Piano Meetup

Please join us in Opera America's Studio 711 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.

Beginner-friendly Kayak Polo

**PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!** We will need to cancel sessions that do not have at least 6 people signed up. (But also, try not to change your RSVP with less than 48 hours notice, as we will lose money or waste expensive pool time if we cancel late or have too few people show up.) This session will be a good opportunity to get introduced to the sport. We have all the gear you will need, so just bring shorts and a shirt that you will be comfortable swimming in. Low-profile water shoes will also help protect and pad your feet inside the boat. If you have not played with us before, expect to learn/demonstrate how to safely exit your boat when it is capsized. (Or show off your roll if you’ve got it!) Either way, you will get wet :) We will start setting up the pool at 3pm, so arrive a bit before then to change in the locker room beforehand. Play needs to stop by around 5:15, so that we can clean up and exit the building by 6pm. You can try one session for free. After that, if you have not paid season/annual club dues, the single-session event fee is $25.

Outdoory drinks and indoor mini golf

Let's meet up for drinks at Puttery NYC. It is a five level bar with two floors of mini golf. We will aim for the rooftop unless it is busy and if it is, we will meet on the third floor. Even will take place between 7pm and 10pm. You can drop in at any time in between those times. We might stay later than 10 but for now 10. No need to arrive at 7 sharp. I will post on the comments sections which floor we are meeting and also my number if you can't find us. Come join us even if it's your first meetup! The more the merrier. Let's chat over drinks about past and future outdoor adventures and play some mini-golf. Picture on the event is from their Instagram account. I will be walking starting at 6:30 from 34th on the Highline towards the bar if anyone wants to join me. Otherwise see everyone at 7 or anytime after.

Fall meeting 2026