Recreactional kayaking on the Hudson near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

Question

I've got a recreational kayak and wanted to paddle the Hudson around Dobbs Ferry -- I assume the tide's a consideration, and maybe wind.

Any advice as to where to go, where to put in?

Or is this a fool's errand and not a good trip for a rec kayak?

Answer 1

yeah, i have no clue where Dobbs Ferry is but i've found that rec kayaks don't work so well in open water...i recently went down the Susquehanna in a 9 footer...it was good to navigate around rocks and stuff, but wind and current make it kinda difficult when the river widens.  I would recommend renting (or buying) a touring kayak instead.