Frequently Asked Questions

We are pet friendly
- Just make sure your pet is friendly, leashed, can swim, and make sure you bring a lifejacket for your pet.
- Dont have a lifejacket for your pet? No worries – the marina carries pet life jackets for sale at affordable prices
Perfect for first-time paddlers
- We offer all of our guests a free basic tutorial at request 🙂
We are central to the Hudson Valley & Catskills – within 30-40 minutes from most cities/towns outside of Kingston.
- The best way to get directions to our location, as well as an estimate for how long it will take you to get to our location – we recommend using google maps by searching “A Day Away Kayak Rentals NY” or searching by our address:
  - Physical Address: 1000 NY-213, Kingston, NY 12401
  - Mailing Address: 944 NY-213, Kingston, NY 12401
- Some GPS systems will recognize our address as 944 Abeel Street, Kingston, NY 12401
- We are located at the Lou’s Boat Basin boat launch
How should we prepare for our day away?
- A few things to consider before heading down for your day away:
  - How long do you intend to be out on the water?
  - What are the weather conditions like?
  - What are the tides?
  - Typically, prepare to:
    - Pack and apply plenty of sunscreen
    - Pack and drink plenty of water
    - Wear swimwear or dress in athletic attire
    - Pack away any electronics you intend to bring with you in waterproof containers (or don’t bring them with you on your journey at all)
    - Bring a change of cloths and a towel just in case! You never know 😉
Participants must be confident and capable of swimming in the unlikely case they need to.
An hour is plenty, a day away is just right!
Do you offer group rates or discounts?
- Yes we do! We offer group discounts for sizable or recurring group outings as well as one-time sponsored events. To learn more, message us!

Additional resources to consider checking out for first time paddlers: