Staten Island’s Kayak Clinic Paddles in Midland Beach

Midland Beach rowed last night with Staten Island’s Kayak Clinic, stroking NYC’s spring by the shore. Paddler Mia Chen taught strokes as 40 glided, a $25 class for water kids. It’s borough waves—pure SI vibe, oars hot. A kid tipped a hull; a pro cut a wake. ‘Staten paddles—this is it,’ Chen says, hauling boats. The tide turned course.

The clinic’s fresh—March 25’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing docks by 3 p.m. Chen’s a St. George rower; last night’s crowd hit max—paddles splashed. A latecomer nabbed a kayak; gulls cried—NYC grit glowed. Laps hit five—water ruled. #SIKayak trended; Bronx wants a splash.

Some griped—’Too wet,’ sniped a newbie, dodging waves. Tide tugged—oars slipped; grit held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville row, splitting boats. Still, 50 stayed—waves reigned. Midland’s never paddled so bold.

Chen’s teasing a race, maybe a dusk run if spring bites. ‘NYC’s coast—this rides it,’ she says, packing gear. The clinic’s a Staten win—grit meets glide. It’s a kayak rush; join the next. Bring a towel—wet calls.