Paddle for Our Hudson is back for 2025! We’re excited to get back out on the water and raise funds for our mission one mile at a time. Join us for our annual summer paddling challenge as participants around the region and the country work towards paddling 56 miles in honor of our 56th sailing season.
Whether on a canoe, kayak, 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!
Since our founding in the 1960s, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater has championed a swimmable, fishable, and drinkable Hudson River. For the last 55 years, Clearwater has been setting sail, teaching about the river and its ecosystems, and advocating for the Hudson. While the health of the river has improved, many legacy and emerging threats risk continued progress toward a fully swimmable, fishable, drinkable Hudson.
Registration opens April 1 – be the first to know when registration opens – submit our Paddler Interest Form!
Once registration opens, be sure to sign up to create a fundraiser for your paddle and access our easy-to-use mileage tracker! All funds raised will directly support our education and advocacy programs. We can help you set up your fundraiser, and have a step-by-step fundraising guide to help you reach your fundraising goal.
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, Upstate Kayak Rentals, and I Paddle New York for supporting Paddle for Our Hudson 2025! If you’re interested in being an Outfitter Partner, email Mariabella at mariabella@clearwater.org.
We hope to see you on the water!
If you have any questions or would like to get involved – do not hesitate to reach out to Mariabella Rivera-Todaro, Event and Sponsorship Coordinator at Mariabella@Clearwater.org or call 845-265-8080 ext. 7108
