We'll paddle around the entire island of Manhattan.

It'll take 10 hours, we'll travel 30+ miles, on 3 rivers, and under 21 bridges! This will be an amazing, yet a very challenging trip. You must be able to paddle at least 3 knots per hour for the 9+ hours.

PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:

1. volunteered at least 4 shifts in 2026 AND
2. Completed 2 advanced trips in 2026 (or 1 advanced and 2 intermediate ) AND
3. You have proven that you can paddle 1 mile (including turns) in under 15 minutes in the craft you are planning to paddle AND
4. You can self rescue in 90 seconds or less

CRAFT:

• Sit on top - not allowed
• Sea Kayak - Level 3
• OC1/OC2 - not allowed. You may join Ke Aloha's circ the same day!
• SUP - only if completed 10+ mile round trip in 2025 with us
• Surfski - only if completed 10+ mile round trip in 2025 with us

COME PREPARED:

• Clothing appropriate for water temperature.
• Change of clothes
• Extra layers for when we stop. You will be cold
• THREE white waterproof lights. And lots of others if you like!
• Water in a reusable bottle. So much water
• Lots of food
• Anything else you may need to spend 12 hours on the water

TIMELINE: Detailed timeline will be provided by trip leader to each participant once approved by host