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, 2019, off 31st St. For the PDF, click here.
North Brooklyn Community Boathouse 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 ...
North Brooklyn Community Boathouse kayak trips are led by nationally certified kayak guides. All boats & equipment are provided. Our priorities are safety, fun and education.
There are three...
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...
NBCB has a cabin at ACA Camp Lake Sebago; the season typically runs from May 1 through October 15. Use of the cabin is reserved for NBCB members who belong to the American Canoe Association .
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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...
A new old name, a new old home, and a new season for North Brooklyn Community Boathouse
You know us as North Brooklyn Boatclub, but we are going with our original name: North Brooklyn Community...
These are the safety protocols that the North Brooklyn Community Boathouse has adopted for all members and guests. Members and guests are expected to exercise common sense and follow all safety 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...