Waiver
This is our waiver that must be completed and signed for each visit
Program Summary 1995-2019
This PDF document summarizes the organization’s activities and annual usage statistics. We collect this information from our signed liability waivers.
Latest Boathouse Tax Return
This PDF document contains the latest Boathouse Charitable OrganizationTax Return.
This PDF document Bylaws that govern the Boathouse organization.
Membership Form
This PDF document contains the membership information form. Membership is NOT required to participate in any of our activities.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Downtown Boathouse has enacted this policy to ensure that the safety and enjoyment of its volunteers and the public is not compromised by behavior that is contrary to the values and mission of the Boathouse.
To ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all, we ask our volunteers to conform to this code of conduct.
External Resources on NYC Kayaking
Kayaking: A Full Body Workout - New York Times
Hudson River Foundation - Public Access and Stewardship
Scroll down to the bottom of the linked page where you can download their “NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Paddling Guide”
They have this useful list of Community-based Non-Motorized Boating Organizations in the NYC metropolitan area.
Graeme Birchall’s Kayakers Guide to New York Harbor
This PDF guide introduces various components of New York Harbor that are relevant to kayakers.
New York City Kayak Launch Permit
This PDF document contains an information and the application for a New York City Kayak Launch Permit. The New York City Parks Department maintains a number of launch sites throughout the city that require a seasonal permit.