MKC + Paddle against current: Intermediate volunteer trip

This trip is open to those who have volunteered in 2026 during our public kayaking days. Once the RSVP opens, you will be placed on a waitlist until the host reviews your volunteer status and to make sure you completed the qualifications below. MKC Intermediate volunteer trip: 4 miles total PLUS an extra paddle north against current Let's paddle across the Hudson to visit our friends at MKC! After we launch from Pier 84, let's work off whatever we ate by heading north against building ebb, then float home. PREREQUISITES TO RSVP: 1. volunteered AT LEAST 4 shifts in 2026 during our free kayaking days AND 2. Completed at least 2 trainings in 2026 with our boathouse AND 3. Completed an intermediate time trial AND 4. You completed a 4+ mile round trip in 2026 in which you showed control of your kayak/SUP/OC and found it easy to stay toward the front of the group COME PREPARED: Temperature appropriate clothing - neoprene or drysuit + non cotton layers (you may be able to borrow a drysuit) Something warm to put on when we land Water Food if you plan to picnic or cash/credit to buy food there. Sunscreen Hat Change of dry clothes for when we return Anything else you may need to spend 2+ hours paddling! CRAFT: Sit on top - Nope! Sea Kayak - Only if completed a wet exit and show control of your kayak OC1/OC2 - Ke Aloha *supporting paddlers with a Ke Aloha coach approval (have coach contact host) SUP - Only if completed a 4+ mile trip with our boathouse Surfski - Only if completed a 4+ mile trip with our boathouse TIMELINE: 7:00 AM Arrive at the boathouse 7:15 AM Safety briefing hard cutoff to arrive. Whoever does not make it by this time will not be able to join* 7:45 AM Move boats to the beach 8:00 AM Depart from HCCB 9:00 AM Arrive at MKC 9:15 AM Land and stash boats 90 minutes to eat and relax 10:45 AM Meet at boats, prepare gear, return safety briefing 11:00 AM Depart from MKC & head north…