Wow, now that’s an exit. You are incredible! When life gave you lemons, you quickly turned around and made sweet lemonade. Great example of not freaking out, as there’s always a solution. Fantastic paddle. Can’t wait for your next adventure. Keep them coming.

I just found your channel a week ago and your content is great! I grew up on the Hudson Line so I've rolled along the Harlem River hundreds of times, but it's so great seeing it from a kayakers perspective! You definitely don't see the "C" from the train! I was on the river once when I was really young. We were on my cousin's boat. Launched from the Sound and came down the Harlem River and up to Tarrytown on the Hudson. We actually got stuck for quite some time near that Amtrak bridge at the mouth because the drawbridge wasn't open!

I'm such a geek I watch the video on one screen and have Google Maps open on my other screen. Interesting to see the perspective of a map view alongside your camera views. Thank you for another great video!

So that first Cove that you pulled into the building in front of you is the NYC Transit Kingsbridge Bus Depot and that is where I started my career back in 2007. Just beyond that cove when you leave it on the right is the Sanitation Garage and past that where the guy was working on boom lift is NYC Transit 207th street train yard where the 1 and A line go for repairs, they also are considered the Major Overhaul shop, where they do a lot of overhaul repairs, upgrades, and so forth, they actually just installed that entire seawall perimeter to prevent flooding of the train yard during heavy rain and hurricanes. The train depot is MetroNorth Highbridge yard where they do lots of car appearance work. Further down from where you got out is the 145st bridge and right next that is my new bus depot that I work in.

Matt. . I enjoyed your Harlem River adventure. . may I suggest that you travel to City Island, Bronx, N.Y. It will be an interesting kayak trip along with investigating Hart Island and its history. Keep up the fascinating work you do!

Hey Matt, I lived in NYC for 20 years until 2002 and kayaked several times on the mighty Hudson River. Once starting in Tarrytown in Westchester and the other time farther up near the Catskills. That's where we rented from a place that gave us no guidance whatsoever and found ourselves dealing with the wake of a massive tanker! Thank you so much for bringing back those wonderful memories of gliding on the water while surrounded by the activity of America's busiest city. And congratulations on figuring out a way to bypass the Henry Hudson Parkway!

thank you for the awesome video. People who kayak know it's a different world at water level

I doubt most New Yorkers know little if anything about these inner-city waterways. Great video.

Now that bridge exit WAS sketchy! Great videos Matt.

39:25 “High Bridge was originally completed in 1848 with 16 individual stone arches. In 1928, the five that spanned the Harlem River were replaced by a single 450-foot (140 m) steel arch.”

Unbelievable video!! Excellent!!! 👍👌👍👌👍 As always the quality and content are amazing Matt! And that exit.......🤯😮😃 You my friend are incredible 💪

The high bridge is a aquaduct walking bridge that recently opened back up. Back in day it would bring fresh drinking water from Kencico dam. That pointy structure is part of the old reservoir water aquaduct system that would empty out into collecting system around Bryant park in central manhattan behind the ny library.

That section you traversed from the Hudson through Spuyten Duyvil to the Harlem River has a crazy tidal range and insane currents. Not an area for the faint of heart, I’ve seen underpowered power boats have trouble in that area all the way south to the East River. Cool video with a surprise ending where you departed.

My father grew up swimming in the Hudson River. Crazy to think of it now. Sure miss him. Born in manhattan - haven’t been back in many many years. ❤ the videos.

I always feel like the northern tip of Manhattan is the most underrated part of New York City. On land or water it can be absolutely beautiful there. Shhh.... Don't let the tourists know!

Really loved this video. That exit, you're a brave man! I've said this before, that it's amazing that you're the only one on the river in a city of millions of people. Either they don't care about getting out of the rat race, or they figure it's not safe. To me looks safe, and I can't understand why there aren't more people out there! Keep up the great work!

Awesome trip Matt! Thanks for taking us along!

I used to live there in Bronx with my parents on 188th Street and Grand Concourse. I would walk or cycle to the 204th Street Bridge and walk into Manhattan. Inwood and 204th was great area for Irish bars and Irish gift shoppes. I remember walking to Riverdale ice skating rink and Van Courtland Park. There was an old family graveyard of the Van Courtland Family. The grave stones were ancient! I swear one day I was on a day hike into the park and I saw a fellow up ahead who was dressed in a black frock coat and tall top hat. He looked like a ghost!! He then disappeared in the short distance. Creepers! That was 1965. Like it was yesterday! I had such a fear of water then that I would cringe when I went over the bridge. When I was older in 30’s I worked at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital I would bicycle to work from Bedford Park and Webster Ave. a lot of hills! I was in school of nursing at Lehman College at same time. I did not have car till I was 35 years old. I got my drivers license in Sitka Alaska. Sitka faced the Pacific Ocean. I friend of my wife used to kayak in the bay and ocean. I thought he was out of his mind! Now I think back and am very jealous. I met some Aleut natives. These were real people of the sea. Of course we had Tlingket natives too and Inuits. Worked with Indian Health Service with my wife then girlfriend. I see you have girlfriend does she Kayak? I bought Ruth a green Eddyline Sandpiper 130 like mine. We will Kayak together! She said she dreamed we kayaked in Alaska together the other night! Hope it happens! We will have to drive back to do it! Being nurses, we could both get temporary job assignments up there and make it so! I listened to a woman’s book about her Kayak trip from Katchican to Skagway along the Inside passage of Alaska south east panhandle. The book is on Audible. I great listen with Ruth in the car! Wow I can sure talk huh!

35:40 "big building to the left" River Park Towers. Just a bit south is 1520 Sedgewick ave. The birth of hip hop. look up the history.

Heeeey hero, this is unbelievable! I was there today, on the Hudson, the Spuyten Duvil bridge rotated in front of me!!! If this was today, I could have met you there!!!

You are one brave fella!

I just love these exploration videos. I get to see our NYC rivers.

Thanks for taking us along we have rowing gigs that came from Floating the Apple a group that rowed the Hudson river and does an annual row around Manhattan island in relays.

Love that you kept going and exited the way you did!

Beautiful video man. I really enjoyed watching this. Being a native New Yorker I've never thought about kayaking through these rivers. I've never thought twice about those boat launches. I know about a Kayaking/Canoe club not too from Chelsea piers that I've thought about going to, but that's the only place that I'm aware of.

Wow great adventure again! I am so jealous!

I remember Frogger (and I’m mid-50s) :) Another excellent video - who knew central NY could be so tranquil and verdant?!

Growing up in 30:44 Washington Heights in the late 80s to early 90s, I just wanted to thank you for giving us a different view of NYC. Also, it brings me joy that the waterways are vastly cleaner and less polluted than in my youth😊

I have to agree - that was an amazing exit 👍👍-so glad you and your gear were able to squeeze through. I was trying to guess what cross street you would be at when you exited- I did guess somewhere in the 150’s - I was able to guess because you are excellent at describing landmarks along both shores of the Harlem River. Thank you again for a wonderful journey along the Harlem River-I really enjoyed that you traveled under all those bridges- we used to call the bridge that is named The University Heights Bridge the 207 St Bridge because when you cross it from the Bronx side you end up on 207 St in Inwood- I grew up on the east side of the Bronx near the Zoo but my husband grew up in the West Bronx off Fordham Road- so when we were dating we often would walk from Fordham Road across the 207St bridge and then back.(just because we liked walking across the bridge) There was a big Pathmark store on the Manhattan side of the bridge, my husband worked there after school ( he still has excellent grocery packing skills- acquired at the 207 St Pathmark.) Thank you again- I am so glad to have discovered your channel and I really enjoy reading the other subscribers comments too. 👍

Had show my grandma your vids😅 she's a retired nypd Sargeant n just said in half Spanish 🇵🇷 Aye no mijo he's crazy🤣🤣 Don't worry she use tell me the same for just swimming at coney island

Hey Matt. Fun fact. Those big buildings at the 35:35 mark on your left are the infamous River Park Towers affectionately known as RPT for short. One way in, one way out. I deliver mail there for years now. You actually could've docked there.

That was wonderful! I’m sitting inside because it was 92° out in Vermont with wretched humidity. I pulled my chair within 2 feet of my large screen and glided down the river with you. I really appreciate this as I grew up in. Manhattan walked in bicycle all over the place, including up to the stiten deivels and beyond. I’m 74 years old and failing health and only wish I could be there with you. Keep up the great work!

So relaxing. Thanks for the adventure.😊🚣🏻‍♂️

That's a new landing on the Harlem river definitely!

Great job!

The joys and benefits of having a foldable Kayak!

Awesome adventure dude. You go to some interesting places.

Hero, you said that you "don't like a lot of unknowns", but now for us, you made everything known!! Thank you!!!

Thank you, thank you and thank you a zillion times for filming your amazing adventures! I love your videos and they are very relaxing. You teach us so many things about the water, environment and life. I love the sound of the water when it hits your paddles and the kayak. Always look forward to the glimpses of beautiful nature within NYC! Thanks again!👍❤️🌊☀️🌈🚣🏽‍♀️🥇

I read about that cliff in "The Basketball Diaries" by Jim Carroll. He called it "The Cut" because railroad tracks cut through the rock, making it a "dicey" (lol) dash to the jumping-off points. That apartment building was not there. Maybe they have put a stop to the jumping. A guy I know said that his brother used to jump from the rock in the 1960's when it was VERY dirty. They came up with toilet paper on their heads and got boils. It looks to be very cleaned up. BTW, you set excellent example for caution and safety. These videos are great travelogues of seldom-seen views of NYC. The Harlem "river" is actually kind of a bust. The river was widened, deepened, and straightened to allow ships to circumnavigate Manhattan, but the only vessel that really does is The Circle Line. I (happily) note the absence of industrial docklands.

This was a fascinating adventure, and thank you for taking us along! I would love to see all these things. I learn a lot here because there's a lot of info in the comments. Thanks for that, guys. Great channel. I'm a fan!

23:13 that sea wall protects the train yard facility

Another great adventure. I lived in one of those buildings in Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale on the Hudson. So this was very interesting for me.

I row open water on occasion mostly Nantucket Sound. Lots of big ferry traffic. The large wake from a big ship is usually pretty tame if you stay in deep water, they become breaking waves in the shallows that can fill or flip your boat. Our best city row so far was the Providence river in Rhode Island

You ended up calling your Uber directly in front of my sister in law's building. That's funny. ..and by the way I hope you didn't forget your orange pouch that was in front of your gopro on the wall? Looking forward to more of your videos.

How I ❤❤❤❤ your channel, Matt! No BS---I actually wait the days until your newest video pops up in my notifications on my phone. Keep 'em coming.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your treck across the Bronx River. You're video captured to me the hidden beauty and serenity under the hustle and bustle of the big city, despite some trash. Who knew?

That was crazy adventure!!

I have been watching your videos intrigued that you are actually kayaking NYC waterways! I’m a New Yorker now living in the south but NYC will always be a part of me! I’m from Harlem and on this video you kayaked right pass my old neighborhood off Harlem River Drive! That was epic! I actually had a river view from my apartment and would watch the Circle line go pass all the time !

Now THAT was an adventure!! 😀 I think Oru should have you as an ambassador. 🗽 Nice that they replaced your kayak!

Those currents can be dangerous….the water looks calm from above but there is so much force at play underwater. Looks like you did your homework and timed out your paddle appropriately. I love your videos…so peaceful to watch.

Lol, I had to laugh when you popped out in the park, its 10 blocks from me. When you were talking about "frogger" I was thinking, no, too danerous, go under the bridge to the bike path. Nice video!

Very nice video. Beautiful vistas of the Hudson River, the Hudson River Bridge and the other bridges. Good for pointing out the dangers of jumping off the famous C-Rock.

I lived in Queens for a decade in the 90’s. I really enjoy watching your adventures thru places I’ve been only adjacent to just watching some of it passing by from the hwy. I was curious about the cylindrical pylon looking water defense. On the satellite map I saw that it’s a wall protecting the 207th street railway yard. Thanks for sharing with us these great views and be safe out there, you’re going to hopefully inspire other kayakers to venture out there!

Thank you for sharing and wishing you best of luck with the channel.

Geez, I think you earned the right to say "sketchy" as many times as you feel like with that exit from the river. I was getting stressed out just watching you.

Great video....all kinds of fun. I really enjoy the comments your viewers leave about local history and trivia.

I am glad you did this trip. It is the same course that i do every Fall escorting a NYC organization called Rocking the Boat. The currents can definitely be tough. They teach kids how to build wooden boats and environmental sciences. They would be a great organization for you to collaborate with. Maybe you can join us this Fall when we circumnavigate Manhattan. Great video.

GREAT SERIES !

Wow, you had the whole river to yourself.. That's amazing outing!!

Thank you for this! I used to live in Marble Hill and the Spuyten Duyvil is really quite nice in both Winter and Spring. For historians of the area, it's full of interesting history and character.

Awesome adventure. Love the flyover by the CH-53 towards the end. My son was watching and he was hoping for a glimpse of Yankee Stadium. Love seeing this side of NYC and all the nature that surrounds it.

In 1978, I rowed against Columbia’s freshman lightweight crew on the Harlem River. It was quite the adventure-far more polluted than it is now. Cleaning the boats after the race took some pretty heavy-duty cleaning products!

I live in this area and I want to get into kayaking , seeing this perspective makes it more interesting. 👍🏼

OH My you're so brave. Currents on the Hudson are really strong. Hudson currents run in both directions. A tough river to navigate. Fun watching you😂

In case you didn't know: The Marble Hill neighborhood (Where the C rock is located) is actually part of the Borough of Manhattan. Marble Hill originally formed the Northern tip of Manhattan. The original Spuyten Duyvil passed North of Marble Hill. In the late 19th century, a ship channel was constructed between Spuyten Duyvil and the Harlem River making Marble Hill into an island. In 1913 the original waterway was filled in, joining Marble Hill to the mainland and the Bronx, but it is still considered part of the Borough of Manhattan.

Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues - RIP

You are the reason that I bought my Coast XT! I did save the box! When I bought the Oru Kayak I called them. They are very friendly. They even called me cack on a Sunday! I told them that from watching your videos was then buying mine! They said they had never known of your station!? I told them to tune in! You might get an offer from them?!

as usual great video Thanks!

Excellent video! Once again, I got to see the city from a point of view I'd never thought I would.

👍👍👍👍

Awesome video. I really enjoyed this. Keep up the good content man.

Just did the Circle Line around Manhattan for Father’s Day. Can’t watch this video from a lower point of view. Excited. Good job for this.

Love the video! My scariest experience ever kayaking happened right there entering that river. Problem was i didnt want to enter the Harlem River but I was too confident and got too close. It took every bit of everything I had to paddle myself out and back into the hudson.

This is awesome Matt! Right where you started on the Hudson across the river in New Jersey beyond those trees i grew up and my parents house is there till this day. I know that area like the back of my hand. Always wanted to launch a kayak on the jersey side on the park. Another awesome video Matt! Please keep at it they are so calming and interesting :)

@36:55 the High Bridge is the oldest bridge in NYC, predates the Brooklyn Bridge by over 40 years. It brough water from the croton aqueduct into NYC.

The way the sax came in, sounded like background music Then you say you can hear someone playing

That big C rock was cool 🙂

Wow this was so cool man. I grew up around the High Bridge water tower it's a pool now and I spent many summers there. Thank you for showing me this perspective.

thank you i always enjoy your vids in the middle of cities and looks so peaceful as you glide up and down the waterways

just watched C-Rock (FULL DOCUMENTARY) on youtube

50:09 If you go further down south right passed 125Th St & the ramp extension via JFK Br. Left side you see Randell's Island follow across when you see Costco opposite there's low rocks you can walk up to the Island. there's a bus M - 35 that goes around the Island back across town to 125thst from 1st Ave to Broadway. I retired MTA bus operator.

very good video

YOURE A BRAVE ONE FOR SURE - Kudos to you brother... love your content.... I've lived in Nyc my whole life & i wouldnt go near or in any body of water surrounding or next to the immediate 5 boroughs in my worst enemies body... Theres human plus animal remains dating back to the late 1700s & as early ass this year at the bottom of those rivers plus various biohazardous infectious waste floating around - I still salute you though - keep up the great work👍

Happy Independence Day! What a beautiful adventure. Beautiful scenery the whole way up until the surprise, makeshift exit. That worked out really well.

Subbed, Awesome video, it was cool seeing it from your vantage point. I live above the Big C. 😊👍

The one time things did truly get sketchy crawling under the freeway, and you didn't use the word! 😆

The round pilings are the 207th Street Train Yard Facility - a huge rail switching yard.

Super video. Super job. And THE GREAT ESCAPE. You are magnificent. It did, however, appear that you left some orange thing behind just as you were coming out from under the highway. Thanks for the video. Beautiful and amazing.

Subbed, Awesome video, It was cool seeing it from your vantage point. I live right above the big C.

Wow that's a great movie you have made two feet. Lots of fun watching. Thanks

Thanks for this. Happy 4th.

you aren't alone with river currents. I'm still not comfortable sailing in fast river currents....lakes seem more predictable.

How that reminds me of The Frogger episode on Seinfeld...classic. Great trip this time Matt. Great weather!

The High Bridge is the oldest bridge in NYC.

The look beautiful from the river….

Great Vid Matt

At 34:53 to the left is my grandmother's(RIP) 🏠 (The Towers)

Great to see an adventurer hit the NYC water ways and just paddle down a few miles and paddle over and disassemble the Kayak and presto your in an Uber..

The helicopter flying along the river was some variant of the Sikorsky CH-53 Super Stallion.