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March 22, 2023
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Can You Swim in the Hudson River?
When I was growing up in Brooklyn in the 1970s, I was fascinated by water. The closest body of water to me was New York Harbor, a hour’s walk if I was motivated. Yet I rarely went. Despite the expanses of water and the huge ships passing to and fro, the bay and Hudson River
June 30, 2022
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Summer 2022 Sessons
HVH2O’s summer schedule is going to be a little different this year. Because of our contract with the city of Peekskill, HVH2O can only offer group paddleboard and kayak sessions this summer. Whether you’re a beginner or skilled paddler, join us for basic instruction or a refresher and get out onto the river. If
August 29, 2021
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End of Season
Sunday, August 29, will be HVH2O’s last regular day at the Peekskill waterfront. We expect to be there from 11–4. It has been great year! We still plan on attended a couple of the festivals in September, so you will still have a chance to paddle with us. Stay tuned for announcements. (There may even
August 20, 2021
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Hurricane Henri
We have been told by the National Weather Service that Hurricane Henri should hit the Hudson Valley region late Saturday night into Sunday morning. It is not expected to impact the region on Saturday, so we plan to be open with our fleet at 10AM until at least 5 PM. With the Henri arriving Saturday
August 6, 2021
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Paddleboard Tip
Did you know that most beginner paddle boarders keep their paddles too short? The way you measure how long your paddle should be is to hold your arm vertically. The paddle handle should reach your wrist. That may seem long, but that length will allow you to reach forward with your paddle and put it
August 1, 2021
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Rentals and Lessons
This August, HVH2O expects to be at the Peekskill Waterfront on Saturdays (10–6) and Sundays (11–4). Please join us if you are interested in renting a kayak or paddleboard. We have excellent, stable boats designed to be handled d by beginners. We guarantee you will feel safe on them. If you decide to rent one
June 18, 2021
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Paddle Weekends
HVH2O is planning to be out at the Peekskill Waterfront every weekend this summer, starting June 26th . Every Saturday and Sunday we plan to have kayaks and paddleboards for rent and offer lessons. The only date we’re not 100% sure about is July 4 — it’s hard to get volunteers for that date! If
February 18, 2021
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2021 Will Be a Good Year
As you may have noticed, HVH2O has been on hiatus during 2020. Covid hit everybody pretty hard, and we were no exception. While there were some paddling concessions that provided lessons and rentals, we were very concerned about the risk of infection. HVH2O especially caters to beginners with kayaking and standup paddling, and sometimes this