Kayak/boat rentals are cancelled today (October 14th, 2024) due to poor weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you in Spring of 2025!

Saturday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join Genesee RiverWatch and the Genesee Waterways Center in celebrating ROC the Riverway Weekend with a paddle focused on environmental stewardship. We will partner with the Seneca Park Zoo and use tools to collect trash out of the Genesee River. Bring your friends and help us keep the Genesee River beautiful! Meet: Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave. Ages 10 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Non-City residents l Single kayak: $30 l Tandem kayak: $45

City residents Single kayak: $15 use code CITYSINGLE

Tandem kayak: $25 use code CITYTANDEM

Family of 4 - 2 tandems for $40 use code CITYFAMILY and register twice using this code

Bring your own boat: $5.00 use code OWNBOAT

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - For experienced paddlers. Take in the stunning Rochester City Skyline from the comfort of a kayak! Join our guided tour as we paddle past Corn Hill Landing to the Ford Street bridge on the Genesee River, offering you a one-of-a-kind perspective of the cityscape. This paddle starts and ends at Genesee Waterways Center. Ages 10 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This journey is over 4 miles long and requires endurance and paddling efficiency!

Non-City residents l Single kayak: $30 l Tandem kayak: $45 l

City residents Single kayak: $15 use code CITYSINGLE

Tandem kayak: $25 use code CITYTANDEM

Family of 4 - 2 tandems for $40 use code CITYFAMILY and register twice using this code

Bring your own boat: $5.00 use code OWNBOAT

Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Learn about environmental stewardship while getting out on the water and actually helping to protect our waterways! This is a hands-on, educational paddle through the Genesee River, Erie Canal and Red Creek. Meet: Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave. Ages 10 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Non-City residents l Single kayak: $30 l Tandem kayak: $45 l

City residents Single kayak: $15 use code CITYSINGLE

Tandem kayak: $25 use code CITYTANDEM

Family of 4 - 2 tandems for $40 use code CITYFAMILY and register twice using this code

Bring your own boat: $5.00 use code OWNBOAT

$350.00 - MUST have taken an intro to whitewater course to attend!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Have you taken an introductory class but want to know what’s next for you in your whitewater kayaking adventure? Then you are invited to join Lock 32 Paddling Center on the thrilling Salmon River located in Pulaski, New York. The Salmon River is the perfect place for beginner to intermediate kayakers to learn the basic skills of river running. The Salmon River is a class two, three river with many different rapids, progressively challenging you as you go down stream. You will spend at least four hours navigating the 4-mile stretch of river, a great place to have your first river running experience!

If you are worried that you have lost your skills since your last class don’t worry, we have warm up sessions included to get you back in your boat to feel loose and ready for the adventure that lies ahead.

For all classes, please bring swimwear, sunscreen, thin soled water shoes that will stay on in the current, snacks, and WATER! On cooler days fleece base layers are a great asset. NO COTTON PLEASE!

Thursday warm-up July 18th 5:30-7:30, and July 20th is the Salmon trip starting at 9:00 am. Itinerary provided upon sign up.

Come learn the sport of rowing, July 9th- July 18th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. No prior experience required.

Come learn the sport of rowing, July 9th- July 18th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. No prior experience required.

A guided paddle down the Genesee River to the Erie Canal, and up Red Creek, a hidden gem abundant with wildlife, including great blue herons, kingfishers, painted turtles and more! Meet: Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave. Ages 6 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Non-City residents: Single kayak: $30 Tandem kayak: $45 | Canoe: $45 |

Bring your own boat, FREE- Use code OWNBOATFREE

City residents, FREE- Use code CITYRESIDENT

Come learn the sport of rowing, July 9th- July 18th Tuesday and Thursdays for 4 weeks from 6-8pm. No prior experience required.

Come learn the sport of rowing, July 9th- July 18th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. No prior experience required.

Friday, June 28, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Learn to Kayak Ice Cream Social! REGISTRATION IS FULL, SOLD OUT! Bring the whole family down to the Genesee Waterways Center at 149 Elmwood Avenue.  We are conveniently located on the RTS bus line, by car with free parking and via the recreational trail system.  Join us to learn how to paddle while enjoying live music on the dock! There will be fun nature based activities both on and off the water, and participants will receive a FREE ice cream from Lugia’s Ice Cream! This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to kayak and to receive an ice cream ticket.  

This event is funded in part with support from the NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

Come learn the sport of rowing, June 18th- June 27th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. No prior experience required.

Come learn the sport of rowing, June 18th- June 27th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. No prior experience required..

Come learn the sport of rowing, June 18th- June 27th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. No prior experience required.

Come learn the sport of rowing, June 18th- June 27th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm. No prior experience required.

Saturday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. This paddle offers wonderful views of the Rochester skyline and Corn Hill Landing.

Ages 10 & Up

City residents- Use Code CITYDISCOUNT for single kayaks and CITYDISCOUNT2 for tandem kayaks to get discounted pricing when you register!

Single kayak: $15 l Tandem kayak: $25 l Family of 4 - 2 tandems for $40

Non-City residents l Single kayak: $30 l Tandem kayak: $45

Bring your own boat: $5.00- please register as a single kayak and use code OWNBOAT, this will help us know how many people even if you will be riding in your own tandem kayak.

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Intermediate paddle - Explore the Erie Canal and go through an active lock! Shuttle will be available to transport individuals between the two locations.

Ages 10 & Up

City residents- Use Code CITYDISCOUNT for single kayaks and CITYDISCOUNT2 for tandem kayaks to get discounted pricing when you register!

Single kayak: $15 l Tandem kayak: $25 l Family of 4 - 2 tandems for $40

Non-City residents l Single kayak: $30 l Tandem kayak: $45

Bring your own boat: $5.00- please register as a single kayak and use code OWNBOAT, this will help us know how many people even if you will be riding in your own tandem kayak.

Learn about environmental stewardship while getting out on the water and helping to pull invasive species to protect our waterways with this hands-on, educational paddle of the Genesee River, Erie Canal and Red Creek

Ages 10 & Up

City residents- Use Code CITYDISCOUNT for single kayaks and CITYDISCOUNT2 for tandem kayaks to get discounted pricing when you register!

Single kayak: $15 l Tandem kayak: $25 l Family of 4 - 2 tandems for $40

Non-City residents l Single kayak: $30 l Tandem kayak: $45

Bring your own boat: $5.00- use code OWNBOAT when you register!

Come learn to row with us, 4 sessions to learn to basics of rowing.

Sunday July 9th- 30th, 8-10am. Pay as you go Learn to Row. Each session will be $35 and you can pay cash or credit card at the session.

Sunday July 9th- 30th, 8-10am. Pay as you go Learn to Row. Each session will be $35 and you can pay cash or credit card at the session.

Come learn to row with us! 4 Sessions on Mondays and Wednesday from 6-8pm. Learn the basics and enjoy the river in a new way. $140 for 4 sessions.

Come learn to row with us! 4 Sessions on Mondays and Wednesday from 6-8pm. Learn the basics and enjoy the river in a new way. $140 for 4 sessions.

Sunday July 9th- 30th, 8-10am. Pay as you go Learn to Row. Each session will be $35 and you can pay cash or credit card at the session.