Rocking the Boat

09/15/2026

The Fall 2026 semester is off and running in the Bronx!

As our participants get back to work, we're also gearing up for Rocking Manhattan 2026 on Saturday, October 10. If you'd like to help support our youth programs in the Bronx and San Francisco, please consider making a donation at rockingmanhattan.org

09/10/2026

Rocking Manhattan 2026 is just one month away! On Saturday, October 10, New York City’s iconic waterways will be the backdrop for a one-of-a-kind event that brings the Rocking the Boat community together to raise critical support for Rocking the Boat’s Youth Development Program.

➡️ Support your favorite team or make a general donation at rockingmanhattan.org

09/04/2026

This Saturday (9/5) is your last chance to get out on the water at our Free Community Rowing program this year! Join us at Hunts Point Riverside Park in the Bronx, 1-6pm. Free for all ages. No reservations required! rockingtheboat.org/free

09/02/2026

Rocking the Boat is looking for Program Assistants for our Boatbuilding and Middle School Programs.

Program Assistants are part-time positions that support the delivery of Rocking the Boat’s wide range of environmental, boatbuilding, and sailing programs serving youth and adults both during the day, afterschool, and over the summer.

See our job descriptions for details at rockingtheboat.org/jobs/

08/31/2026

If you speak Spanish, be sure to check out the latest episode of "Diálogo Abierto", BronxNet Community Television’s Spanish-language community affairs program, featuring our Middle School Program Manager, Paola Cruz, and Public Programs Manager, Isabella Torres! https://youtu.be/V3E0oTxvmeg?si=VLFfe5-dzfZ4IMxo&t=147

¡Mira el último episodio de "Diálogo Abierto", el programa de asuntos comunitarios de BronxNet TV, con la participación de nuestra Gerente del Programa de Middle School, Paola Cruz, y la Gerente de Programas Públicos, Isabella Torres! https://youtu.be/V3E0oTxvmeg?si=VLFfe5-dzfZ4IMxo&t=147

En esta nueva entrega de “Diálogo Abierto”, el programa de asuntos ...

08/28/2026

Only two Free Community Rowing & Birding Saturdays remain this season! Join us this Saturday (8/29) at Hunts Point Riverside Park, 1-6pm. Free for all ages, no reservations required. rockingtheboat.org/free

08/26/2026

With the summer flying by, we’re looking ahead to fall and to the 18th annual Rocking Manhattan on Saturday, October 10! Once again, New York City’s iconic waterways will be the backdrop for this one-of-a-kind event that brings the Rocking the Boat community together to raise critical support for Rocking the Boat’s Youth Development Program.

Your support makes this work possible. Every dollar raised helps young people in the South Bronx and San Francisco build confidence, develop leadership skills, and create pathways to college and careers through hands-on experiences in wooden boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing. Along the way, students receive academic and social-emotional support that helps them thrive on and off the water.

Visit rockingmanhattan.org for more information and cheer on your favorite fundraising team or rower with a gift. Support for the event overall is also welcome, as every donation helps move us closer to our goal and creates lasting impact for our students. Donate or register to row at rockingmanhattan.org.

08/25/2026

Sailing in the heart of NYC? ⛵️🗽

We’re teaming up with Sail Central Park and Rocking the Boat for an interactive afternoon packed with ocean science, maritime skills, and hands-on fun in Central Park!

Here’s what’s on deck:

- RC Sailing & Knot-Tying: Master the basics and test your skills on the water.
- Athlete Meet & Greets: Chat with sailors and inspiring young sailors.
- Ocean Literacy: Dive into hands-on environmental activities and learn how to protect our blue planet.

📍 Where: Central Park, NYC
🗓️ When: 29 August
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Registration required!)

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot now 👉 https://form.jotform.com/262166279942063

08/21/2026

Last week, our sailing students wrapped up the summer semester with our annual camping trip up the Long Island Sound, making stops at Webb Institute and Rye Playland along the way!