I joined one of the beginner paddle board classes with a friend on Sunday a week or two ago. I think the class had about 7 participants total, with two teachers. I came in from Manhattan, and took the PATH to get back home. The walk from the station to Pier 13 isn't short, so I can see why Google Maps suggests the bus to get to Pier 13. Personally I plan to snag a ride share from the station to Pier 13 in the future since I run late to most things and the walk took a while. Although I've been paddle boarding before, this class highlighted that I had never been taught some paddle boarding basics during my prior adventures. We hung out pretty close to the docks most of the time because the water was so choppy that day, but I believe the instructors said under better conditions the class sometimes ventured further out. For those of you wondering about how clean the water is - I personally did not mind falling in and was splashing my hair with the water to cool down as needed. The water felt fairly clean, and was "brackish," as the instructors liked to say. The instructors for this class were great, namely Ben (I believe that was his name anyway). He was fun, easy to talk to, and 100% willing to jump into the water to demonstrate re-mounting the board for people that had fallen. They cover how to get onto your board from the dock, how to hold your paddle, which parts of your body you should be engaging to paddle, paddling while kneeling, paddling while standing, tips on steadying yourself, and re-mounting the board. By the end of the hour I felt way more confident, and was interested in signing up for their other classes where you get a guided tour of the nearby areas. There was mention of paddling to an island nearby for one of those classes. Would highly recommend this as a weekend activity. There's plenty to eat and drink on the piers/walkways around there after you get done. read more

What an amazing time! A safe new and enjoyable adventure. We learned a new skill, the people in charge made sure we had an amazing experience. read more

This is a top notch paddle sports business. They have tours ,lessons in kayaking ,and paddle board. I found them to be very supportive of new kayakers as well as more experienced folks. Noelle and Jeremy are great guides . They provided support, guidance , and education. I had been discouraged by another area kayaking facility. Noelle and Jeremy were so positive that I am back at it on the amazing Hudson River. Hoboken is an easy commute from Manhattan. I took a Ferry from 39th street to Hoboken, 10 minutes at most. Once at Dock 14th , you will find Resilience Paddle to your left next to Pier 14. read more

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Hard to get too .Couldn't believe you had to pay for . Whatta joke. My rig had big time leak . Had to return for new rig .Employees not very accommodating. read more

There were 4 of us and we had a great time kayaking with Matt and Chayan! They were helpful, friendly and very informative. We will definitely be back and can highly recommend them. read more

I came back a year later to take the SUP A class. I was the only person who signed up for that time slot, so I wound up getting a private lesson! My guide Jeremy tailored his instruction to my skill level perfectly. Before we got into the water, he went over the basics of the paddle and the board to make sure I was comfortable. He corrected my form, offered suggestions and praise, taught me how to steer and turn, and had me feeling much more confident on the board by the end of the hour long lesson. He explained what the subsequent courses entail and got me excited to learn more in the future. I highly recommend Resilience Paddle Sports to anyone wanting to try out paddle boarding. You will learn a lot and have a fun time! I only fell in twice this time read more

Excellent Kayaking facility and team. Jeremy our instructor was a cool dude, fun to be around and also entertained the kids so they became comfortable in the water. It's reasonable pricing wise and very much worth it. Highly recommend if you wanna experience the best views of Manhattan in the breezy, choppy waters of the Hudson! read more

This was an amazing tour, I really enjoyed myself. Friendly and courteous people, very knowledgeable about the sports. I recommend this tour to everyone. read more

Noelle is super cool and a fantastic teacher/business owner. Sign up for group intro to paddleboarding and then the SUP ABC Series to work on your paddling moves. Affordable and easy to schedule, Resilience will be out on the water well through October. Can't wait to try paddle board yoga and a sunset kayaking trip! A plus for easy location: right on the water on 13th street in Hoboken. read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - A great way to start the day: paddleboarding with Noelle as my coach! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Took a paddle boarding lesson on Sunday with Ben. he was a great instructor ! was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave me some good tips during the lesson. paddle board and other equipment were in great shape. awesome location with incredible views of the city. definitely coming back for another session! read more

I gave my husband a private kayak tour for his birthday, and it was perfect. Noelle helped with all the arrangements, and Matt was a patient and thorough guide. It was a great day. read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

This is a great place to learn how to kayak and Paddleboard on the Hudson River . All the guides I met really explained the equipment and the dangers of the river to me . I was lucky enough to paddle all the way To the Statue of Liberty and back ,then guide planned the the tides helped us there and back . Another night we went out and watch the full moon rise over the city while on kayaks . They really have some fantastic tours available . read more

It was so much fun. We were 15 mins late so could do it for around 35-40 mins only but overall good experience. Planning to go again as this was my first time. We got wet more than expected. It is must doing activity if in Hoboken read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I took a beginner's paddleboarding course here for my PE credit at Stevens right before COVID, this was definitely the most fun I had in a while. The instructors were very knowledgeable and friendly. I was very stressed junior year but I could always look forward to my next paddleboarding session to unwind and enjoy the sun and water out on the Hudson. read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Matt and Syd we're FANTSTIC! We had a great experience kayaking with them. We did the 12pm tour on Sunday. Matt took us around sharing different history of Jersey and NYC landmarks. I have not kayaked much before but the group was very patient, providing all the safety tips and educating us on cleanliness of the water, etc. The views were incredible!! Matt took pictures for us throughout the tour. They also gauged our comfort zone on how far and where they'd take us. Next to the pier is another pier filled with food trucks and an outdoor bar so you can enjoy the sunshine after your tour! Overall, incredible experience for locals and tourists! read more

I have a wonderful experience with Resilience Paddle Sports during all my tours and lessons. They offer a variety of fun tours with varying levels of difficulty to cater to all audience. Their website allows for easy scheduling. Got to enjoy spectacular views of the city and learn interesting trivia. The instructors I have met so far :Noelle, Matt and Jeremy are a pleasure to work with - knowledgeable and friendly. The facility is equipped to provide you with water shoes, rain pants and jacket, a waterproof pouch and lockers to put away other belongings at no additional cost!! I was very happy that the instructors offered me some flexibility around scheduling lessons. One of the best activities to do around the area. I look forward to coming back in the following seasons. read more

Perfect from start to finish. Did the Kayak tour across the Hudson, it was awesome. Guides are great and in addition to the trip to the Frying Pan, we were able to tour around the new Little Island Park too. This place is awesome. Will definitely be doing a tour with them again. read more

Went here a few years ago for kayaking and it was a great experience. The guide was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The tour was amazing with great views. Check-in and check-out were seamless. Highly recommended. read more

Today I had an amazing experience taking a beginners paddle board lesson. The instructor Noelle was patient and very knowledgeable. I am so happy and have future plans to return in the near future. Thanks Noelle for today it was truly appreciated. You are an amazing instructor read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

My wife and I had an excellent experience today in the afternoon. The guides here are super patient and helpful. It's our first time trying Kayak. Very appreciate the people there who gave us an impressive trip and make us love this sport! The Lady here also helps us take photos, thank you again for teaching us and be very friendly! read more

I thought they were great. They are professional, helpful for those who do not know how to paddle and extremely safe. Thank you, read more

Instructors were awesome, everybody felt safe and was a lot of fun. Will definitely be kayaking with them again.

It was a great experience and reasonably priced considering the Hoboken/NYC area can be pretty pricey for activities. Chris our guide was great, made sure we had the proper gear, assisted us on getting into the kayak and also made sure we were safe once out on the water. He offered to take a photo for us which was very nice, the views were really nice to see while being in the Hudson River. Highly recommend anyone looking for fun summer activities read more

Love the peddle boarding and it was a fun activity for a weekend. Noelle is very knowledgeable and I definitely recommend for everyone to give a try read more

I came here as a surprise for my 3 year anniversary with my wife. We are both very outdoorsy and adventurous so a combination of stand-up paddleboarding AND yoga sounded amazing. We first got there and had a bit of trouble finding the booth, we eventually found it 10 minutes later but was still greeted with a huge smile from our instructed Noelle (I believe that was her name sorry if I misheard). She said she knew I would show up and waited for us even though other student were already waiting as well. She gave us a great safety prep talk and we were on the water in no time. We paddled briefly to another location with calm waters and went through the yoga class which was perfect, just challenging enough to feel a great workout but not too overwhelming. After all, we were on paddleboards! She gave a great analogy of life to paddleboard yoga, "let go of thinking you have control, and just let the waves take you to where you belong". Needless to say, my wife and I had SO much fun and will always have this memory for our 3rd anniversary. Thank you Noelle!! We will be back soon :) read more

Such a fun experience! Most in our group had never kayaked and I am crazy scared of water, yet we all had a blast. The staff was so great in explaining and being there to help and guide. The Hudson had ocean like conditions they Day we went so it was super wavy, but we still went out far enough to see amazing views and the instructors had great info and history to pass along to us about the sites. We got wetter than we expected for kayaking- so plan for that :) I think this is a must do in Hoboken! read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

A really great spot for beginners and above to hit the Hudson. Noelle was very patient, safety minded and knowledgeable re the sport, local history and the river. The kayaks were new and completely outfitted--even wind jackets. It was super windy and spitting rain so we stayed close-in, but will definitely return. They also do paddle boards! read more

Even if you've never set foot on a paddle board before, you will be cruising in the Hudson by the end of your lesson. Took a beginner course with AJ and couldn't have asked for a better instructor - he was clear, safe and made sure we all had fun. The views from Pier 13 are stunning, and we basically had the water to ourselves. A super fun way to spend a summer afternoon, and this company is incredibly professional! read more

Resilience Paddle Sports - Some of the best views of NYC! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I can't say enough good things about this place! It is such a treat to kayak on the Hudson, and Resilience Paddle Sports is excellent. I have gone on many trips with them, and I have just started taking lessons. Their trips are appropriate for novices and more experienced kayakers. Every single person who works there is friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend! read more

Noel was so sweet and patient with us! She even offered to go over our time and keep paddling further on the Hudson. Definitely recommend for anyone that lives in Hoboken to try something new. read more

What a treasure for Hoboken, these programs for kids are brilliant - the teachers are fantastic and my kids love it, will definitely be doing more and would recommend to all parents in this area who want to give their kids a fun learning experience. read more

Super worth the money! Going back for more classes. Teachers are really great - easy to understand and encouraging!

Eileen was a great guide! Very prepared, patient and friendly. We had a terrific time kayaking on the Hudson despite the weather.

We did 1 hr paddle board class and it was such a fun. Although we didn't have previous experience with paddle board, our instructor was there for us being helpful and kind all the time. We were told that wave was little stronger than other times and it was giving us a challenge so we just stayed nearby the dock. Other than that it was such an wonderful experience we had and everything was so enjoyable and great! read more