E8: Chev Dixon on kayaking and speaking truth to power

Chev Dixon is a leader in New York’s kayaking community.

He’s a professional sea kayaker, outdoor educator and director of Hudson River Riders, an organization in Yonkers that works to increase access to the river and introduce urban youth to kayaking.

Personally and professionally, he’s working all the time to diversify the outdoors and speak truth to power.

He’s also on a mission to complete the Hudson Valley Challenge, a human-powered 527 kilometre exploration of the Hudson River Estuary, starting at the New York City Harbour and ending in Troy New York.

On today’s episode, Chev talks about his recent cross-country road trip, his journey to kayaking, how paddling empowers youth in Yonkers and some of his upcoming adventures. 

Links:

Follow Chev's work and adventures on Instagram at @negus_chev

If you want to support Hudson River Riders or Chev himself as he raises funds for the Hudson Valley Challenge, email Chev at Dixon.Chevaughn@gmail.com.

Learn more about Hudson River Riders at hudsonriverriders.org. Land:

Hudson River Riders operates on the traditional territory of the Lenape. 

Music: 

Yaki Tori and Mango by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

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