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45 Beekman St., Beacon, New York 12508
845 831-1300 / info@hvpackandpaddle.com


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2008 KAYAK INSTRUCTION & TOUR SCHEDULE
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All of our kayaking classes are taught by ACA certified instructors. Classes may be added and private lessons and programs are always available for couples, solo paddlers, families, school and corporate groups!

For more info call 845-831-1300 or email sales@hvpackandpadde.com.

Learn more about our kayak tours and instructional programs.


2008 Kayak Tours Schedule, Full Season "At a Glance"

Hudson River Storm King Kayak Tour - $90 3 to 4 hours - beginner
June 15th, July 13th, August 17th, September 14th, October 12th

Constitution Marsh Kayak Tour - $90 4 to 5 hours - beginner.
June 21st & 22nd, July 5th & 6th, 19th & 20th, August 2nd & 3rd, 16th & 17th, September 6th & 7th, 20th & 21st, October 4th & 5th, 18th & 19th


Kayak Beacon to Newburgh Waterfront for Lunch - $90 3 to 4 hour - beginner
- www.beaconarts.org Second Saturday every month 12:00 noon May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th

TGIF - Kayak Beacon to Newburgh Waterfront for Appetizers - $90 3 to 4 hours - beginner
June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 24th
Launch at 4PM

Cork & Kayak Tour…Kayak Adventure & Wine tasting tour - Kingston NY - $125
5 to 6 hours - beginner - www.askforarts.org - First Saturday of every month, launch at 12:00PM. July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th (or by private appointment)


Cancellation Policy: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel any program if we anticipate unsafe weather conditions or if less than 3 participants are registered for a specific program. If a postponement or cancellation occurs due to either of these conditions you will be contacted at least 24 hours before the program was scheduled to start and have the have the option of rescheduling, receiving a credit towards a future program or a full refund. If something comes up and you need to reschedule or cancel please call us immediately. We require the following notifications for you to receive a full or partial refund.
If you need to cancel and would like a full refund we need to be notified at least 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled program. Cancellations made after that will have the option of either a 50% refund or credit towards a future program. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the start of a scheduled program will not be eligible for a refund but can receive credit towards a future program. If you do not contact a member of our staff or the instructor and do not show up for a scheduled program you will not be eligible for a refund or credit. If you have any questions regarding this policy please call 845-831-1300.

See our kayak instruction page for course descriptions

JUNE 2008
Sat 14th, 9:00am, Full Day Instruction, The Essentials of Kayak Touring, $125
Sat 14th, 12:00pm, Kayak Beacon to Newburgh for Lunch, Hudson River $90
Sun 15th, Time TBA, Storm King Kayak Tour Hudson River $90
Sat 21st, 11:30am, Constitution Marsh, Hudson River $90
Sat 27th, 4:00pm TGIF - Kayak Beacon to Newburgh Waterfront for Appetizers $90

JULY 2008
Sat 5th, Time TBA, Constitution Marsh, Hudson River $90
Sat 12th, 12:00pm, Kayak Beacon to Newburgh for Lunch, Hudson River $90
Sun 13th, Time TBA, Hudson River Storm King Kayak Tour $90
Sat 19th, 9:00am, Full Day Instruction, The Essentials of Kayak Touring, $125
Sat 25th, 4:00pm, TGIF - Kayak Beacon to Newburgh Waterfront for Appetizers $90

August 2008
Sat 2nd, Time TBA, Constitution Marsh, Hudson River $90
Sat 9th, 12:00pm, Kayak Beacon to Newburgh for Lunch, Hudson River $90
Sat 9th, 10:00am, Full day Instruction, The Essentials of Kayak Touring, $125
Sat 16th, 10:00am, Constitution Marsh, Hudson River $90
Fri 29th, 4:00pm, TGIF - Kayak Beacon to Newburgh Tour $90

September 2008
Sat 6th, 2:00pm, Constitution Marsh, Hudson River $90
Sat 13th, 12:00pm, Kayak Beacon to Newburgh for Lunch, Hudson River $90
Sat 13th, 10:00am, Full Day Instruction, The Essentials of Kayak Touring, $125
Sat 26th, 4:00pm, TGIF - Kayak Beacon to Newburgh Waterfront for Appetizers $90

October 2008 - Fall Paddling Info to come...

Important Note: Launch times are listed above. All participants must arrive at least 30 minutes earlier than posted times for a dry land lesson and outfitting. The Hudson Line of the NY Metro North Railroad serves the Garrison, Cold Spring and the Beacon Train Station.