Each summer, Genesee RiverWatch partners with the Genesee Waterways Center for organized paddles on the Genesee River. Pre-Registration is required at the Genesee Waterways Website. We continue to be guided by the idea that there is no substitute for experiencing the Genesee from water level.  Check out our Photo Galleries of previous paddles.

Paddle dates for 2024 are:

• Learn to Paddle – Saturday, July 13, 2024 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • A guided paddle down the Genesee River to the Erie Canal and up Red Creek
• Genesee River Kayak Cleanup – Wednesday, July 24, 2024 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Learn about environmental stewardship while getting out on the water and actually helping to protect our waterways with this hands-on, educational paddle through the Genesee River, Erie Canal and Red Creek
• PADDLE CHANGE: City Skyline Paddle – Saturday, August 17, 2024 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • 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 journey is over 4 miles long and requires endurance and paddling efficiency!
• Kayak Clean Up and Roc the Riverway (RTR) Projects – Saturday, October 5, 2024 3:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Celebrate ROC the Riverway Weekend & see Genesee riverfront development projects up close

Please Note: Due to staffing changes at the Genesee Waterways Center, the Kayak Lower Falls Gorge paddle originally scheduled for August 17 has been changed to the City Skyline Paddle. The Erie Canal paddle scheduled for Sept 14 has been cancelled.

For more information and to pre-register (required), visit the Genesee Waterways website. Scroll down to find the event(s) you’re interested in. Register soon – space is limited.

See you on the River!