Get out on the NYC waterways with the North Brooklyn Boat Club in canoes, kayaks, or even rowboats, and connect with the community, the environment, and yourself. Use our paddle resources to learn which trips are right for you and improve your skills and knowledge.
We list member paddles on our calendar at three skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. These are to keep you safe and guide you to a paddle that you’ll find fun, safe, and enjoyable.
Be prepared to demonstrate any or all of the skills listed to the trip leader or trip assistant for the trip level you sign up for. These are guidelines only, and participation is at the discretion of the trip leaders and what they feel is safe for the group and the individual given the water conditions.
Tidal Currents, 2018, off 31st St. (click here for PDF)
North Brooklyn Boat Club Canoe trips are listed at three skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
These three levels are to keep you (and others) safe and guide you to a paddle that ...
North Brooklyn Boat Club kayak trips are listed at three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. These levels are designed to keep you (and others) safe and guide you to a paddle that you'll...
Section 1 : Nautical
Equipment
1. What basic gear do you need to paddle?
2. What safety gear do you need to paddle after dark?
3. How can you prevent hypo or hyperthermia?
Trip Planning
4. Look...
NBBC has again secured a cabin at Camp Sebago for the 2018 paddling season; the season extends from May 1 through October 15. Use of the cabin is reserved for NBBC members who belong to the American Canoe...
In New York City it can be quite difficult and often expensive to own, store, and transport a personal boat. As a community boating organization we aim to lessen such burdens through sharing resources,...
The photo galleries on this page come from members' pictures from club paddles. NBBC members are invited to send any pictures from club trips to info@northbrooklynboatclub.org so that we can add them...
The photo galleries on this page come from members' pictures from club paddles. NBBC members are invited to send any pictures from club trips to info@northbrooklynboatclub.org so that we can add them...
Our Favorite Canoe Videos
Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic by Bill Mason , National Film Board of Canada
Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater by Bill Mason , National Film Board of Canada...
At these free, informal paddles, North Brooklyn Boat Club welcomes walk-up participants to join trained NBBC guides for short trips on Newtown Creek and often out toward the East River, where we pause...
These are the safety protocols that the North Brooklyn Boat Club has adopted for the 2012 season. Members and guests are expected to exercise common sense and follow all safety protocols at all times.
Protocols...
The North Brooklyn Boat Club offers your organization or team the chance to experience New York City in an unforgettable way. NBBC provides the equipment, experience , and leadership , safely leading guided...
