Clearwater is grateful to all who participated in our inaugural Paddle for Our Hudson! We look forward to hosting another paddling challenge in 2025. Check back on this page, follow us on Facebook or Instagram, or join our email list for information about next year’s Paddle for Our Hudson.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is proud to announce our newest fundraiser, Paddle for Our Hudson! Embark on a summer challenge that gets you out on the water while raising funds for a good cause. From Memorial Day to the end of July, keep track of the distance you paddle and raise money for each mile through donations from your peers.
Can you paddle 55 miles for Clearwater’s 55th sailing season? Whether on a canoe, kayak, a rowboat, or stand up paddle board, all are welcome to Paddle for Our Hudson! This paddle can be completed from anywhere, miles do not need to be logged in the Hudson River or Hudson River Watershed – paddle for our Hudson from near or far!
Paddle for Our Hudson was born from a vision and desire to see people enjoying the Hudson River. It’s been a dream of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater since its inception that the Hudson River return to being a swimmable, recreational, and life-sustaining part of our community. Over the last 55 years, Clearwater has been setting sail, teaching about the river and its ecosystems, and advocating for a cleaner and healthier Hudson. We need your help to keep fighting for this beautiful vision.
Register to access our easy-to-use mileage tracker and create a fundraiser for your paddle! All funds raised will support Clearwater’s work to steward an intergenerational community of river advocates through sailing, education, and advocacy programs. This paddle can be completed from anywhere, miles do not need to be logged in the Hudson River or Hudson River Watershed – paddle for our Hudson from near or far!
Don’t have a boat of your own? We’re partnering with local outfitters across the region to provide discounted kayak rentals. Thank you to Hudson River Expeditions and Upstate Kayak Rentals for supporting Paddle for Our Hudson! If you’re an outfitter interested in offering a discount, e-mail, chelsea@clearwater.org.
Save the Date Saturday, August 3 for our Paddle for Our Hudson after-party! Mark your calendars to join our end-of-challenge celebration with live music, food, and drink at the Clearwater Headquarters in Beacon to close out our first summer paddling challenge.
If you are not able to participate, consider donating to support Paddle for the Hudson!
Don’t forget to order your Paddle for Our Hudson t-shirt!
