Paddles don't fix themselves.
Ever wondered what to do if your fiberglass hull meets a jagged rock in the Hudson? At TideKeep Charters, we believe that true seamanship starts with a well-maintained vessel.
Reserve Your Workbench
Kayak Care & Repair Mastery
Don't be the paddler who's stranded by a preventable leak. Our intensive weekend workshops cover everything from structural hull repair to steering cable replacement. Our instructors show you how to treat your gear like your life depends on it—because out there, it does.
- Composite and plastic hull patching
- Rudder and skeg calibration
- Saltwater corrosion prevention
Winterization
Proper storage is the difference between a pristine boat and a warped hull in April.
Tools Provided
Marine-grade resins, heat guns, and specialized hardware. We supply it all.
Next Date
Oct 12-13, 2024. Only 3 slots remaining for our New York workshop.
Certification
Earn your Maintenance Merit badge recognized by the NYC Paddlers Union.
The 10-Step Storage Checklist
Why do kayaks fail? Usually, it's the 300 days they spend out of the water. Our workshops include a deep dive into suspension systems and UV protection.
We'll walk you through the specifics of bulk-head inspection and seal integrity. It’s a bit messy. It’s definitely technical. But you’ll be the one people ask for help on the beach.
"My boat had a crack I thought was terminal. After two hours with the TideKeep Charters team, it looks factory fresh. Best 50 bucks I spent this year."
— Yeralis C.
Why did we choose TideKeep Charters? Because their instructors actually work in marine salvage. They aren't just reading from a manual—they've seen how hulls break in real Atlantic conditions. The confidence I have now is priceless.
— Maife Kolisz, Sea Scout Leader
"Practical, hands-on, and didn't waste a second of my time. I learned more about fiberglass in six hours than I did in twenty years of boating."
— Shashi Chesin