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Atlantic Kayak Tours is the largest and most experienced kayak outfitter in the New York tri-state area, specializing on the Hudson River Valley. We offer over 75 different kayak tours and instructional programs from New Jersey to Cape Cod. British Canoe Union (BCU) programs are offered at our Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center and Norrie Point Paddlesport Center located in New York on the Hudson River.

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PFD Demo Night

You test paddle boats before you buy, why not PFD's? We have added a PFD Demo to our Thursday Night Skills Sessions on July 16th. Space is limited so pre-registration is required.

Paddle Demo Night

A Paddle Demo Night has been scheduled for August 12th from 5:30 - 8:00pm. We will run through a series of activities so that you can get a good feel for the various paddles from Werner and Lendal. Special discounts will be available on in-stock paddles at the end of the program. This program costs $20 (boat rental included) and pre-registration is required.

Multi-Night Basics Program

We are adding a new format to our Basics Instructional Program. We will run the program over the course of 3 evenings at our Annsville location. The course is being offered July 29th - 31st and will go from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Cost: $150 (equipment included), $120 (provide your own equipment).

Thursday Night Skill Sessions

The Thursday Night Skills Sessions at Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center cost only $20 including the equipment or $100 for all the sessions. Each Thursday we have different themes covering many different aspects of paddlesports.

Norrie Short Tours

For those wanting to experience kayaking without a full day commitment we offer the Norrie Short Tour from the Norrie Point Paddlesport Center on most weekends. This program is designed for people with limited or no paddling experience.

Free Kayaking Classes At Norrie

We are offering a special series of instructional sessions this summer on Friday evenings at our Norrie Point Paddlesport Center. The six-part series starts on July 10 and will run 6:30 to 8:00 PM each Friday. The classes are designed for people with some kayaking experience. This program is free if you bring your own kayak, or $20 per night if you use our equipment - click for more information.

BCU Coach Level 1

We will be running a BCU Level 1 (UKCC) programs. This program is designed for anyone interested in coaching paddlesports. This four day program will be over two weekends, July 18-19 and August 15-16. E-mail for details.

Shop Online

Visit our webstore at www.AKTretail.com. New products are added on a regular basis. Let us know if there is anything you think we should be selling online or how we can change the site to make it more user friendly. Start Shopping!

Used Kayaks

Over 60 kayaks are listed on the used boat page.

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The best new and used kayaking equipment can be found at Annsville Creek and Norrie Point Paddlesport Centers and now on the web at AKTretail.com

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 4

Popolopen Creek (Beginner Tour)

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Sunday, July 5

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)

Peekskill Intermediate (Intermediate Tour)

Thursday, July 9

Thursday Night Skill Session(Annsville)

Friday, July 10

Verplanck Night Paddle (Intermediate Tour)

Norrie Instructional Sessions (Session 1 of 6)

Saturday, July 11

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)

Catskill to Saugerties Lighthouse (Intermediate Tour)

Sunday, July 12

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Tivoli Bays (Beginner Tour)

Proficiency (Norrie)

Wednesday, July 15

Annsville Sunset Paddle (Beginner Tour)

Thursday, July 16

Thursday Night Skill Session(Annsville)

PFD Demo Night (see at left)

Friday, July 17

Norrie Instructional Sessions (Session 2 of 6)

Saturday, July 18

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Norrie Tour (Beginner Tour)

Stockport Flats (Last trip of season)

Sunday, July 19

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Basics (Annsville)

Popolopen Creek (Beginner Tour)

Tues-Wed, July 21-22

Coastal Paddling (Instruction)

Thursday, July 23

Thursday Night Skill Session(Annsville)

Friday, July 24

Coldspring to Annsville Night Paddle (Intermediate Tour)

Rolling Lessons (Norrie)

Saturday, July 25

Annsville Easy (Beginner Tour)

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Plum Point (Beginner Tour)

Plum Point Intermediate (Intermediate Tour)

Sunday, July 26

Safety & Rescue (Norrie)

Norrie Short Tour (Beginner Tour, $50)

Tivoli Bays (Beginner Tour)

Paddlesport Center

Retail Equipment

We have a full line of kayaking equipment for sale at both the Norrie and Annsville Centers. The old Retail Section has detailed information on sea kayak equipment but online sales are from www.AKTretail.com. Also check out our used equipment page.

Center Information

Annsville is now closed for the season (check hours)

Norrie is now closed for the season (check hours)

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Getting Started

Are you new to Kayaking? Check our First Time Kayak Page.

Education

How to shop for your first kayak? How does a skeg work? The Basics of a Compass.

Check out the Expert Center with over 150 pages covering all aspects of paddling.

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Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center by Atlantic Kayak Tours located in Hudson Highland State Park, specializing in kayak tours and BCU instructional programs in the Hudson River Valley in New York. Norrie Point Paddlesport Center is located at Norrie State Park in Staatsburg,4 miles north of Hyde Park. Both Centers offer kayak tours, kayak instruction and retail kayak equipment.

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