named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Coached Programs
Structured practices for volunteer-members at three levels: GROWTH (beginner), PADDLEFIT (intermediate), and ALAKA’I (advanced leadership and racing).
Group Events
Custom team-building experiences in 6-person outrigger canoes, designed for groups to build cooperation on the Hudson River.
NYO/Makapo Program
Adaptive program for blind and visually impaired athletes, offering tailored training, membership grants, and specialized equipment.
Novice Programs
Free introductory sessions in outrigger canoe paddling and stand-up paddleboarding for guests ages 14 and up, including cultural and safety education.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 5 activities
- Free access to water-based activitiesServed 625 people in 2025 by providing free and equitable access to water through paddling programs and related activities.
- Free introductory paddling programsOffers free introductory sessions in outrigger canoe paddling and stand-up paddleboarding to the public during the summer season for individuals aged 14 and up, including education on the historical significance of Polynesian canoes and safety instruction.
- Outrigger canoe racing and cultural festivalHosts the Liberty Challenge, the largest outrigger canoe race and Polynesian culture festival on the East Coast, combining competitive paddling events with cultural outreach.
- Paddling education and outreach since 1996Has delivered thousands of hours of paddling education and outreach to thousands of guests since 1996, promoting water access and paddling skills in the New York area.
- Structured paddling programs for membersProvides coached outrigger canoe and stand-up paddleboarding programs for volunteer-members at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, with ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Adaptive paddling program for blind and visually impaired athletesOperates the NYO/Makapo Program since 2015, providing adaptive outrigger canoe paddling opportunities for blind or visually impaired athletes through tailored training, specialized equipment, and fee grants.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Team-building paddling eventsProvides custom team-building experiences using 6-person outrigger canoes for groups, promoting collaboration and engagement through structured paddling activities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$55K
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balance sheet
Total assets$53K
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Net assets$53K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Dev Bissram — Director at Large
- Madeline Crump — Director at Large
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Hudson River Park Partner — Operates out of two locations in Hudson River Park, including the Pier 96 Boathouse.
- Liberty Challenge Partner — Hosted the Liberty Challenge outrigger canoe race and Polynesian culture festival.
- Orange County Makapo Aquatics Project Partner — Mentored New York Outrigger in establishing the NYO/Makapo Program for blind and visually impaired paddlers.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Low-Barrier Water Access Through Paddling Educationmethodology: low_barrier_water_accessBy offering educational programming in outrigger canoe paddling and stand-up paddleboarding, the organization increases equitable access to urban waterways because structured, skill-based entry lowers physical, financial, and social barriers to participation.