kayaking the hudson

It's never an easy thing finding cheap deals in the city, but this summer we are on a QUEST. Easily one of the most fun find has been kayaking on the Hudson. There are 3 push off points, and we went to the one over on Houston. The Kayak club provides life vests, kayaks and paddles for FREE!!! and you get to paddle around in the relative safety of one of the little pier inlets. When a big boat goes by the river - the waves come into the little pier and create a little thrill :) I kept my eyes on the skyline to keep from getting sea sick - crazy how much a kayak sways in the water. And before you leave and head out for the pier just know that you have to know how to swim in order to participate. go, it's a cool experience, there were no lines and did I mention it is FREE.