2123 Central Ave, Colonie, NY     (518)346-3180

I-87 Adirondack Northway exit 2W, then 4.25 miles west on Rt. 5 Between Albany & Schenectady. 1.5 miles east of Balltown Rd.

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EVENTS 2012

  • March 24 (Sat) - CHILI COOK-OFF to benefit the David Fisher Upper Hudson Heroes - kayaking program for disabled veterans, Watervliet.  At the Watervliet Dome, 2nd Ave &13th St.  4-10pm.  $10pp (under 16 free).  In the plans: demo pool, rock wall, bounce houses, music radio station, food, beer & soda.  2011 overview:  Story on Fox 23 News.  Using Perception Carolina 12, Dagger Alchemy & Axis kayaks.  TV13 news report July 20 .

  • June 4 (Mon) DEMO DAY - Try out a variety of canoes & kayaks incl. lightweight ones by Swift. 4-8pm.

    • Need a reminder? - Get on our email list - apnp @ prodigy . net.

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    logoEVENING TOURS ON LOCAL WATERWAYS 2012

    $25 pp. Most Canoes or Kayaks - your choice. All gear & boat transport provided. Easy to moderate pace. Great way of trying out a canoe or kayak you are thinking of buying.  

  • May 22 (Tue) HUDSON RIVER Vloman Kill & Papscanee Creek from Henry Hudson Park in Bethlehem.  6:15pm.
  • May 30 (Wed) MOHAWK RIVER from Lock 7 in Niskayuna.  6:15pm.
  • June 5 (Tue) MOHAWK RIVER  from Lions RR Station Park in Niskayuna.  6:15pm.
  • June 13 (Wed) HUDSON RIVER from Coeymans Landing.  6:15pm.
  • June 19 (Tue) MOHAWK RIVER from Kiwanis Park in Rotterdam.  6:15pm.
  • June 26 (Tue) HUDSON RIVER Port of Albany from Corning Preserve.  6:15pm.

    • Call to reserve by credit card, 346-3180 or just stop in store. When store closed, reserve by email - Email us. Sign up before 1pm day of tour, preferably the day before. No cancellations after 11am day of tour - all trips go rain or shine. Bring drinking water, a whistle & a white light (headlamp/flashlight/PFD light); expect to at least get your feet wet, watershoes are best. Don't wear any cotton clothing in spring or fall. Think - what will you do with your car keys? It is best if you have some idea of which kayak(s) you would like to paddle - stop in the store & try some on for size, read our buyer's guide. 

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    Paddling is 1/3 the boat & 2/3 paddler skill - A good paddler in a bad boat is better off than a poor paddler in a good boat. A good paddler can make any kayak/canoe go in a straight line.
    "...I'm glad you don't know anyting about paddling, for you won't have to unlearn any bad habit." - Guide Wilfred Morrison to a young Herbert Keith.

    CLASSES on MOHAWK RIVER at Lock 7 Boat Launch, Lock 7 Rd, Niskayuna - call 346-3180 or stop in to sign up (you can choose what boat you like - great way of trying out a canoe or kayak you are thinking of buying):
     

  • INTRO TO KAYAKING - THE BASICS - Mon May 21 or Fri May 25; 6:30-8pm. 
    A one evening class great for beginners.  Getting in & out gracefully, holding the paddle, efficient forward stroke, torso rotation, maneuvering strokes, feathered/unfeathered paddles. $48 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAKING I & II - Wed June 6 & Fri June 8 6:30-8pm.   A 2 evening class.  This class is for those who want to paddle more than just calm ponds.  Getting in & out gracefully, holding the paddle, efficient forward stroke, torso rotation, maneuvering strokes, feathered/unfeathered paddles.  We will also work on edging, bracing, sculling draw, more.  The fast route to becoming an intermediate kayaker.  Best for kayaks with cockpit length under 40".  $95 includes kayak, $69 bring your own kayak.

  • KAYAK RESCUE & RECOVERY - Fri June 15.
    Do you know how to get back in your kayak after a capsize? Do you know how to assist another kayaker who has capsized? Learn the paddle float self-rescue & the assisted T rescue. $48 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak. Do not wear any cotton clothing - it will suck the heat right out of you. Most novice kayakers have never capsized - all experts have.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAKING II - May 23 (Wed) 6:30-8pm.   For folks with some experience - a great refresher class or primer for moving water &/or waves.  After a short review of forward stroke, basic sweeps & draws, feathered/unfeathered paddles we work on edging, bracing, sculling draw, more.  Best for kayaks with cockpit length under 40".  $48 includes kayak, $35 bring your own kayak.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAKING III - ? 6:30-8pm. 
    More on edging, braces, sculling draw, sculling for support, brace turns, bow rudder, & their uses - techniques that can help you in wind, waves & moving water. For those with some experience. $48/$35.

  • CANOEING - Mon June 11.
    Novice thru intermediate, solo or tandem, j-stroke & maneuvering (sweeps, draws, pries), more. For those adept at j-stroking we can move on to the Canadian, pitch & indian.  $48 includes canoe, $35 bring your own canoe.

    "Risk diminishes with skill & knowledge" - Bill Mason

  • KAYAK ROLLING & RESCUES in the JCC pool on Balltown Rd in Niskayuna, Wednesdays 8-9:30pm in late winter/early spring. $36 (add $15 for kayak rental if needed). Don't need instruction but would like to use the pool to practice on your own - $16.  

  • No refunds/rescheduling within 2 days of class; 20% reservation fee non-refundable if cancel or reschedule 3 to 7 days before class. Classes go on rain or shine.

    Canoe & kayak classes can be set up for groups of up to 8 & tailored to meet your needs - call 346-3180. Our instructor, Rich Macha, has been teaching kayaking & canoeing for well over 10 years.

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      RENTAL RATES

      - Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Adirondacks - go where you wanna go.

      PRICE FOR:  Pick up & return same day during store hours/24 hours/48 hours/extra days.

      Rentals CAN be returned when we are closed.

      • CANOES:

        Royalex Tandem - 15'4"/16.5' - Reflection 15 60 lbs, Eveningstar 65 lbs - $40/45/75/30 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)

        Kevlar Tandems - 16’ - Keewaydin 16 34lbs - $60/65/100/35 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)

        Kevlar Solo - Merlin II 35 lbs 15', Adirondack Pack 13.6 25 lbs - $45/50/80/30 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

        Royalex Solo - 15'4" - Reflection 15, Wilderness - $35/40/65/25 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

      • KAYAKS:

        PE Recr. with hatch 10’-12' - Prodigy 10, Axis 10.5 & 12.0, Zydeco 11.0, Pungo 120, Carolina 12, Tribe 11.5 - $30/35/55/20 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

      • PE Light Touring 13'-14' - Tsunami 125, Carolina 14, Kestrel 140, Breeze - $35/40/65/25  

      • Thermoformed Recr. 12' - Tribute 12 Airalite - $40/45/75/30 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

      • PE Touring with skeg, 14'-15’ - Alchemy 14, Expression 14.5, 15 - $40/45/75/30 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

        PE Touring with rudder/skeg, 16’-17’ - Tempest 170, Zephyr 155 - $45/50/85/35 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

        PE Tandem 13'6" - $50/55/90/30 (incl. 2 paddles, 2 PFDs)

      • Lightweight Kevlar 30-34 lbs 12.5'-14' - Kiwassa 12.6, Adirondack 13.6 - $55/60/100/40 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 pfd)

        Thermoformed Touring 16.5' skeg - Essence 16.5 - $50/55/95/40 (incl. 1 dlx paddle, 1 PFD)

      • Composite Touring - 14’ - Tsunami 135, 140 - $50/55/90/35 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

      Composite Touring with rudder/skeg, 14’-17’ - Zephyr 160 PRO, Capella, Ayr, Saranac 14, Classic, Latitude - $55/60/100/40 (incl. 1 paddle, 1 PFD)

      • MISC:

        Car Carrier & straps - $5/6/8/1

        Extra PFD (life jacket) - $3/4/5/1

        Wheel Cart - $5/6/9/2

        Deposit Required (cash, check or credit card). Reservations recommended.

        1 day rental cost can be put toward purchase of same boat within 1 week of rental. - great way to try before you buy!

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