North Brooklyn Community Boathouse

North Brooklyn Community Boathouse Dedicated to enabling and advocating for human-powered boating in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

We are a volunteer-run community organization and invite anyone with an interest in boating, open space, environmental education, and nautical recreation to join our public events and open meetings.

Photos from Tuesday's City Skyline Sojourn to Williamsburg Bridge 💒🌥☀️. As they paddled back from the bridge, these padd...
06/04/2026

Photos from Tuesday's City Skyline Sojourn to Williamsburg Bridge 💒🌥☀️. As they paddled back from the bridge, these paddlers got some gorgeous sunset views 🤩. Thanks to and for the trip!

First beginner kayak trip of the season! 🌊Thank you to Javier for leading and Ailen for the assist! More wonderful padd...
06/04/2026

First beginner kayak trip of the season! 🌊Thank you to Javier for leading and Ailen for the assist! More wonderful paddles to come 😀.

05/31/2026

Our first weekend of the 2026 season has gotten off to a great start! 👍 Today a group of intermediate paddlers paddles around Roosevelt Island. Thanks for the video

✅ First paddle of the season 🌉 Destination: Williamsburg Bridge 🪿 Send-off crew: a family of geese!Couldn’t have asked f...
05/30/2026

✅ First paddle of the season
🌉 Destination: Williamsburg Bridge
🪿 Send-off crew: a family of geese!

Couldn’t have asked for a better start to NBCB’s season! 🚣‍♂️

Hello, NBCB community! Tonight we had an Intro to Navigation class for kayaks and canoes taught by Matt D We first lea...
05/28/2026

Hello, NBCB community! Tonight we had an Intro to Navigation class for kayaks and canoes taught by Matt D We first learned about charts vs maps. Maps represent land, geographic locations, routes, and terrain. Charts are particularly valuable for gaining local knowledge when visiting new waterways for the first time and identify water depths, lighthouses, land elevations and more.
After learning the basics of how to read a chart, the class planned a trip using sample charts in areas across the US using a plotter and a divider. Then the class learned how to use a compass to fix a location. Lastly, Matt D discussed modern GPS devices. A full class!
See you on the water!
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This rainy 🌧 weekend makes us fondly look back at last weekend's canoe skills & drills 🚣 up at Lake Sebago. We had beau...
05/24/2026

This rainy 🌧 weekend makes us fondly look back at last weekend's canoe skills & drills 🚣 up at Lake Sebago. We had beautiful weather 🌞 to practice our strokes and re-entries. Thanks goes out to Jens for his instruction and for organizing 🙏.

All NBCB members have access to our boats 🛶 and equipment at the ACA Camp ⛺️ at Harriman State Park. Check out the cabin page on our website for all the details: 👉 nbcboathouse.org

Our friends at KCCNY will offer one weekend of beginner/novice whitewater kayak instruction, practice, and feedback by a...
05/19/2026

Our friends at KCCNY will offer one weekend of beginner/novice whitewater kayak instruction, practice, and feedback by a team of American Canoe Association trained instructors, on June 27 and 28 at the Lehigh River. This includes camping on Friday and Saturday nights.

This two-day clinic is designed for boaters who are beginners or who have had some previous kayaking experience. Visit their website for more info: kccny.org/events

📣 📣 Calling all volunteers! We need help getting our big canoes in the water for the upcoming season!Meeting place is th...
05/14/2026

📣 📣 Calling all volunteers! We need help getting our big canoes in the water for the upcoming season!

Meeting place is the NCA building at 520 Kingsland Street at 9:30AM. A confirmation email will be sent to those who signed up the night before.

The water is still cold, so it is recommended to dress appropriately.

For more info, and to sign up - visit our calendar via our website nbcboathouse.org or the calendar link in our bio.

Your help would be appreciated! 🙏

NBCB is excited to invite you to Yoga for Paddlers!Whether you’re getting ready to hit the water or looking to wind down...
05/09/2026

NBCB is excited to invite you to Yoga for Paddlers!

Whether you’re getting ready to hit the water or looking to wind down sore muscles after a paddle, this class is designed to help you build mobility, ease, and calm in every stroke. You'll stretch, twist, and strengthen in ways that support your time on the water—no prior yoga experience needed. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP!

Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Queens Landing Boathouse, 5627 2nd Street, LIC, Queens
Cost: Free (donations to NBCB welcome)
Ages: 18+

Stephanie Taibe is an NYC-based yoga instructor and coach who creates welcoming, down-to-earth classes for all levels. Her Yoga for Paddlers session is thoughtfully designed to support paddlers—helping you move with greater ease and find a sense of calm on and off the water.

We hope to see you there!

💪🌲 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Harriman State Park on Saturday and helped make our Lake Sebago Voluntee...
05/04/2026

💪🌲 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Harriman State Park on Saturday and helped make our Lake Sebago Volunteer Day such a success! Together, we prepped the NBCB cabin and tackled a ton of projects ✨.

All NBCB members have access to stay at the cabin. Come for the day to swim, paddle, and relax, or stay overnight and soak in the beauty of Lake Sebago.
For more info, visit the Cabin page on our website: 👉 nbcboathouse.org

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51 Ash Street
Brooklyn, NY
11222

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