Good follow up letter I feel is very worthy of mentioning these things. Happy Kayaking!…read more "Atlantic Kayak Tours has been running kayak tours and instructional programs for 25 years. Our prices are lower than most other outfitters, while our equipment is the best available and our staff are highly trained. We offer programs starting at $20. Full day programs are about $100 and the equipment used on these programs range from $1,500 to $4,000 per client. We offer the boat ramp for free and are happy to have the paddling community use it. There is not a yearly park launch permit needed for car top boats (only for trailered boats). Safety policies are needed as kayaking now has the highest number of accidents of all boat types (according to the Coast Guard). Just this week a power boat hit a rowing shell just south of Norrie. We are proud to be the winners of the Sea Kayaker Magazine award for "Best Tour Operator in the Northeast", voted by the Readers. We continue to work hard to be the best outfitter in our area. " -Bill, Atlantic Kayak Tours

Our group of eight shelled out nearly $500 for the Norrie Short Tour at noon. I did the booking for…read morethe majority of us, and expected a confirmation email with all the pre-tour "need-to-knows." Whether their email never showed up in my inbox or it did and I accidentally deleted it, I'll never know. But lacking a proper confirmation, I emailed AKT explaining that I have not seen/read any confirmation info from them and would like one re-sent, to which Janice replied with a simple, "No worries, you're good!" and "We'll see you soon!" with no other details of what to expect. When we showed up at the scheduled time of 12:00PM, Janice greeted us with a reprimand "You should've been here at 11:30AM!" ...Why didn't she mention this in her email the previous day when I expressed concern over not knowing the specifics? "I ASSUMED someone in your group got the email" she said over and over. So we were inadvertently late. OK, all experienced kayakers, our group just wanted to get out on the water. Knowing there were eight of us, AKT should've had eight kayaks out and ready to go. Nope! We had to wait for Janice to count the kayaks...slowly... "one...two...three...four..." (gets distracted, starts over) "one...two...three...four...five...six...seven." Then count us: "one...two...three..." This goes on for a while, despite our plea "we just need one more boat!" Next comes a quick paddling lesson on the lawn and eventually, we launch. What's the plan? No one knows. Were any of us given options or shown a map? Nope! We don't know where we're going or if the two older gentleman who've been waiting in the water are also guides or if they're paying customers like us. To what should we be paddling towards? Can Janice offer some guidance or communication, please? A little history lesson would be nice, too... we ask about the mansion on the hill, she mumbles something about a German family owning it and then yells that there's a barge upriver and that we should avoid it. Well a-doyyy! We head towards Esopus Island. All are paddling well, with the exception of one of our friends who was given a kayak different from the rest of ours, ill-fitting to his 6'3" frame. Janice suggests he pull ashore the island to swap out with a smaller feller. We see what they're doing and all pull into the cove, too. "Don't get out here! Don't get out here!" she hollers. OK but are we gonna explore this island? "Paddle up the west side!" she insists without gesturing which way is west. Our group gets more and more spread out. Janice gets more and more panicked. We wondered if she was a substitute for a real instructor, or if this was her first day, or if she was on drugs. At one point she pushed off from shore but forgot her paddle. All this confusion lead to a mini-revolt among my friends. Without any kind of communication about the plan, the tall dude took off to another cove. Janice ordered a couple of us girls to stay put in a different cove. More confusion and micromanagement without communication. We would've been much, much happier had AKT simply rented us the gear and left the planning to us, but that option wasn't available. Instead, they charged us $60 a head to babysit us on a "tour" and for Janice to make excuses for poor planning and communication. I've met other guides at this company and they all seemed chill and eager to share their knowledge of kayaking and the history of the area. Janice however really missed the mark and left us all pretty disappointed with what was supposed to be the focus of the whole weekend and reason we camped at the adjoining state park in the first place. https://paddling.com/learn/10-tips-for-kayaking-with-a-group/

We had a great three days taking ASA 101 with Kris while on vacation in the Hudson Valley. His love…read morefor the sport of sailing and for teaching is evident. He's great company and has endless stories about sailing and life, in general. The marina is conveniently located in the Hudson Valley and is welcoming to beginners. We feel very fortunate to have learned how to sail which such a highly experienced instructor who is also a lot of fun.

Thanks to Captain Kris, I went from never hoisting a sail to understanding the basics of sailing in…read morejust 2 days. His ASA101 course is packed full of wisdom that goes far beyond the textbook. The experiential learning on the Hudson is both challenging and inspirational. And, we did manage a few laughs along the way. His class was a life changing experience for me. Captain K, I owe you a nice Cuban! ;) Thank you for this great class. I highly recommend it!

Nice marina with a pool that is clean and well kept. Our only complaint was no one answered the…read moreradio when we were hailing them. Finally got through on the phone. The guy working was friendly and helped tie us up and with electric.

Had my isinglass done at roundout Very disappointed in craftsmanship and material. Used was very…read morecheap. Many slabs did not line up. Had to move snaps myself. I guess they felt close enough was good. Also requested zippers for front windows that request went denied for unknown reasons, and look of it is very wrinkled unprofessional looks like it was a do it.

We brought our own food on board, and the entire experience was amazing. Captain Rob was incredibly…read morehumble and friendly, and Gillian, one of the crew members, was so kind and made our yacht ride incredibly smooth. The sail boat had a great kitchen setup with utensils available for us to use, which made everything super convenient. We cruised along the Hudson River and got to witness a breathtaking sunset--it was honestly the best experience I've had. The crew was not only warm and welcoming but also knowledgeable about the local history of the towns along the river and the different boats we passed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and great value for money. Highly recommended

Had the best time sailing with Black Swan Sailing! The boat is super comfortable and the views of…read morethe Hudson and Catskills were gorgeous. Captain Rob is a great guy -- really easygoing and knows his stuff. It was such a relaxing and fun experience.

We enjoyed sailing with Captain Pat, and appreciated how easy it was to book with him…read more He was friendly, personable, and the price was fair. His boat was also very clean, and he allowed us to navigate, and interact with the boat; The Dolphin. When booking this tour it's important to bring cash only, we didn't know that before our tour began but Capt. Pat was patient in allowing us to go to a cash machine. I would recommend this tour in Kingston, especially because boating services in Saugerties have a lot to be desired in the way of customer service, and I would rather go where the customer service is good.

A beautiful wooden sailboat. Captain Pat was easy to reach and a nice, interesting person who knew…read morea lot about the surrounding areas. We had a great sail for a few hours. I recommend it!

Great spot for all things literally fin fur and feather hunting! Proprietors are great and super…read moreknowledgeable. Lots of locals drop in and out buying ammo, transferring firearms to other family members, buying new or more firearms. Well stocked store of all equipment things you would need for a great hunting or camping trip!

The Sport Shop has everything an outdoorsman needs for hunting and fishing. The staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and are always happy to help. If you are looking for ammo they usually have it or are able to get it.

helpful straightforward owner, she steam cleans my boat each year and gives helpful tips on fixing…read moremy kayak etc.

It is not a political statement that I am more than put off when the first thing I see on PBT's…read moredoor is a decal of a candidate urinating on the term for my party status. That is insulting and rude no matter what party affiliation. The woman who rented the kayaks to us was not only vague about the licenses and paperwork necessary but completely unclear about the directions to the kayaks. When we called her for clarification, she informed us that we just were very bad at following directions. It took us two hours winding through the hills to finally get on the water when the location was very close. Final note - the locks to the kayaks were rusty and almost impossible to open. However, the location is stunning and we had a wonderful time kayaking. Suggestion to PBT: since there is no cell service for a GPS a clear and descriptive map including mileage to the destination would be helpful. AND, get rid of the insults plastered on the door.

My family and I had the BEST horseback riding experience ever with Joe at Roughriders Ranch. As…read morebeginner riders, Joe took such good care of us and paired us with our horses and explained everything to ensure our safety. We had such a good time and are truly happy to have created this life long memory. Thank you Joe!!

By far the BEST horse back tour I've ever been on! Mr. Joe is definitely a character but very…read morewelcoming and knowledgable about horses and the history of the area. It's important to be patient with him as he carefully prepares each horse for its rider as he is a one-man business. Our ride was definitely more than an hour though we only paid for an hour. Mr. Joe was nice enough to extend the ride because he didn't have appts. After us.