Water Sports in New York City

(Editor’s Note: To read about the City of Water Day, check out our Picks of the Week!)

Who doesn’t love to be in the water on a hot summer day? Below is a list of great water sports that will spice up your usual summer days of hanging by the beach or out by the pool!

Sail around NYC
Sail around NYC

Sailing is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. You can get sailing lessons in New York City in North Cove! Each class is limited to 4 people; junior classes are for children 13 to 18-years-old. Here you will be taught how to sail by trained instructors. Once you have taken the class, you and your family can enjoy a day out on the boat.(North Cove, NYC)

Kayaking on the Hudson River is a wonderful way to see the view! At Pier 84 you can enroll in instruction classes on how to kayak. Starting at a basic level you can learn how to paddle using your whole body. Students must be tall enough to paddle their own boat, typically between 11 and 12-years-old. You can then move up to the skillbuild class where instructors will continue to push you and show you better ways to build on your skills. There is also a rescue class that will teach you how to boat faster and in case of an emergency, rescue someone in need. You can also sign up for a 60-75 minute tour on the Hudson River. (Pier 84 at West 44th Street and the Hudson)

Scuba Diving is taught at Gotham Divers in a 2-part class for children and adults ages 10 and up. The first part is in a classroom and teaches the why and how. The second part of the class is taught in the water where you learn different techniques. There are an abundance of places to go scuba diving, but first make sure that you are certified! (125 E. 4th St.)

Stand-up Paddle Boarding is all about multitasking. You are balancing your weight on a board while paddling at the same time! At Pier 84 they offer paddleboard instruction and paddleboard tours. They have tours for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level to enhance your performance. Students must be tall enough to paddle their own boat, typically between 11 and 12-years-old. (Pier 84 at West 44th Street and the Hudson)

Outrigging is the sport of paddling and racing. Members sit in a canoe and work together. New York Outrigger is located in Hudson River Park and offers free sessions from late spring to early fall for children and adults starting at age 14. First you are instructed on land on how to use the equipment and get comfortable with the functions. After you understand the mechanics, commands, and safety precautions you then enter the water with an instructor. Equipment will be provide, you just have to show up and get ready for some water fun! (Pier 66, Hudson River Park)

 

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A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>

Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>