Good follow up letter I feel is very worthy of mentioning these things. Happy Kayaking!…read more "Atlantic Kayak Tours has been running kayak tours and instructional programs for 25 years. Our prices are lower than most other outfitters, while our equipment is the best available and our staff are highly trained. We offer programs starting at $20. Full day programs are about $100 and the equipment used on these programs range from $1,500 to $4,000 per client. We offer the boat ramp for free and are happy to have the paddling community use it. There is not a yearly park launch permit needed for car top boats (only for trailered boats). Safety policies are needed as kayaking now has the highest number of accidents of all boat types (according to the Coast Guard). Just this week a power boat hit a rowing shell just south of Norrie. We are proud to be the winners of the Sea Kayaker Magazine award for "Best Tour Operator in the Northeast", voted by the Readers. We continue to work hard to be the best outfitter in our area. " -Bill, Atlantic Kayak Tours

Our group of eight shelled out nearly $500 for the Norrie Short Tour at noon. I did the booking for…read morethe majority of us, and expected a confirmation email with all the pre-tour "need-to-knows." Whether their email never showed up in my inbox or it did and I accidentally deleted it, I'll never know. But lacking a proper confirmation, I emailed AKT explaining that I have not seen/read any confirmation info from them and would like one re-sent, to which Janice replied with a simple, "No worries, you're good!" and "We'll see you soon!" with no other details of what to expect. When we showed up at the scheduled time of 12:00PM, Janice greeted us with a reprimand "You should've been here at 11:30AM!" ...Why didn't she mention this in her email the previous day when I expressed concern over not knowing the specifics? "I ASSUMED someone in your group got the email" she said over and over. So we were inadvertently late. OK, all experienced kayakers, our group just wanted to get out on the water. Knowing there were eight of us, AKT should've had eight kayaks out and ready to go. Nope! We had to wait for Janice to count the kayaks...slowly... "one...two...three...four..." (gets distracted, starts over) "one...two...three...four...five...six...seven." Then count us: "one...two...three..." This goes on for a while, despite our plea "we just need one more boat!" Next comes a quick paddling lesson on the lawn and eventually, we launch. What's the plan? No one knows. Were any of us given options or shown a map? Nope! We don't know where we're going or if the two older gentleman who've been waiting in the water are also guides or if they're paying customers like us. To what should we be paddling towards? Can Janice offer some guidance or communication, please? A little history lesson would be nice, too... we ask about the mansion on the hill, she mumbles something about a German family owning it and then yells that there's a barge upriver and that we should avoid it. Well a-doyyy! We head towards Esopus Island. All are paddling well, with the exception of one of our friends who was given a kayak different from the rest of ours, ill-fitting to his 6'3" frame. Janice suggests he pull ashore the island to swap out with a smaller feller. We see what they're doing and all pull into the cove, too. "Don't get out here! Don't get out here!" she hollers. OK but are we gonna explore this island? "Paddle up the west side!" she insists without gesturing which way is west. Our group gets more and more spread out. Janice gets more and more panicked. We wondered if she was a substitute for a real instructor, or if this was her first day, or if she was on drugs. At one point she pushed off from shore but forgot her paddle. All this confusion lead to a mini-revolt among my friends. Without any kind of communication about the plan, the tall dude took off to another cove. Janice ordered a couple of us girls to stay put in a different cove. More confusion and micromanagement without communication. We would've been much, much happier had AKT simply rented us the gear and left the planning to us, but that option wasn't available. Instead, they charged us $60 a head to babysit us on a "tour" and for Janice to make excuses for poor planning and communication. I've met other guides at this company and they all seemed chill and eager to share their knowledge of kayaking and the history of the area. Janice however really missed the mark and left us all pretty disappointed with what was supposed to be the focus of the whole weekend and reason we camped at the adjoining state park in the first place. https://paddling.com/learn/10-tips-for-kayaking-with-a-group/

Absolutely spectacular experience. Went for our anniversary and it couldn't have been better. The…read moreship was comfortable and accommodating, the sailing was smooth, and it was a lot of fun. Definitely check it out if you're looking for something new in the area!

We brought our own food on board, and the entire experience was amazing. Captain Rob was incredibly…read morehumble and friendly, and Gillian, one of the crew members, was so kind and made our yacht ride incredibly smooth. The sail boat had a great kitchen setup with utensils available for us to use, which made everything super convenient. We cruised along the Hudson River and got to witness a breathtaking sunset--it was honestly the best experience I've had. The crew was not only warm and welcoming but also knowledgeable about the local history of the towns along the river and the different boats we passed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and great value for money. Highly recommended

Our family had the pleasure of enjoying a 2 hour sunset cruise over Labor Day weekend 2020. There…read morewere 4 adults in our group and the captain and one crew member, but the boat could have easily handled another 2 adults. The views of the Hudson were beautiful and Dan, the Captain, was a trove of information about the area and the other boats. The boat is spotless and the Hudson very calm. Best of all, it was a safe, fun, relaxing experience during a pandemic. We are hoping to make this a regular summer event!

We had a great three days taking ASA 101 with Kris while on vacation in the Hudson Valley. His love…read morefor the sport of sailing and for teaching is evident. He's great company and has endless stories about sailing and life, in general. The marina is conveniently located in the Hudson Valley and is welcoming to beginners. We feel very fortunate to have learned how to sail which such a highly experienced instructor who is also a lot of fun.

Thanks to Captain Kris, I went from never hoisting a sail to understanding the basics of sailing in…read morejust 2 days. His ASA101 course is packed full of wisdom that goes far beyond the textbook. The experiential learning on the Hudson is both challenging and inspirational. And, we did manage a few laughs along the way. His class was a life changing experience for me. Captain K, I owe you a nice Cuban! ;) Thank you for this great class. I highly recommend it!

Phenomenal service! The staff gave us an informative run down of the area along with tips on…read morepaddling in the kayak.

Great staff, experienced and succinct. They assessed our group quickly, and made sure we were ready…read moreto go in good time. The kayaks are well suited for the Hudson river waves.

Nice marina with a pool that is clean and well kept. Our only complaint was no one answered the…read moreradio when we were hailing them. Finally got through on the phone. The guy working was friendly and helped tie us up and with electric.

Had my isinglass done at roundout Very disappointed in craftsmanship and material. Used was very…read morecheap. Many slabs did not line up. Had to move snaps myself. I guess they felt close enough was good. Also requested zippers for front windows that request went denied for unknown reasons, and look of it is very wrinkled unprofessional looks like it was a do it.

Marsh Scuba Supply is the Local dive shop in Lagrangville, NY owned by Larry. When you walk in the…read morestaff there are very pleasant helping you with any questions you have. Although they may be nice at the shop I question the sanity of his employee and best friend Robert. I took a trip with them to the Caribean and not everyone is as nice as they seem. Robert is a full time nurse and volunteer helper who comes to the shop about twice a week. On our way back home at the airport I was in line in front of him and took a little longer going through security. I made the mistake of not taking my belt off so the metal detector kept going off. I could see him behind me letting out these dramatic huffs and rolling his eyes. After we both got through the metal detector he calls me out twice saying, "Dude, you're in my way!" We had plenty of time before the next plane departed so I thought it was very rude of him to act like that and was a little offended. When we were at the gate waiting I could hear him by the window telling the owner how annoyed he was with me. I don't know if it was the drinking the previous night, or if that's his normal personality, but lets just say people aren't as friendly as they seem when you first meet them so be careful about going on trips with strangers, and if he's the type of person to lose his temper over something so small, he was never meant to work in human services let alone health care. Also on the trip the owner was a bit of a jerk to me on the last day because I forgot to notify my roommate of the meeting time, but other than that I'd say he was a perfect gentleman.

Canopus Lake is splendid!…read more It has all the appurtenances of an outdoor oasis. Part of Clarence Fahnestock State Park, it stretches long and windy (shore line of nearly 4 miles around) up Route 301 and is about 100 acres of wetland and forest to explore, with picnic sites, boat ramp, a dock and trails. There are copious amounts of fish (bass, bullhead) in these backed-up reservoirs and unlike the mighty Hudson River; there are no nuisances like ships, dinghys, haulers, traulers.. Canopus Lake is a quiet and calm lake close to both Garrison and the neoned restaurants/bars in the river town of Cold Spring, NY. This area is not as forlorn and uninhabited as say western Massachusetts: it's got some fantastic, taste-bud dazzling dining, gas stations that double as markets, infamous West Point - as well as nifty outdoor exploration venues; like Canopus Lake! Rebel review: 5