North Brooklyn Community Boathouse

Canoeing, kayaking and environmental education are the core offerings at this community boathouse. Public paddles give residents a chance to experience the waterways, including people with no paddling experience. The organization also provides paddling skills and safety training for members, and its programs have included workshops for students from elementary school through graduate studies. Its focus is safe, responsible, human-powered boating and education about the history, ecology and sustainability of Newtown Creek and the adjacent East River. The volunteer-run nonprofit began launching trips on Newtown Creek and the East River after establishing a base in Greenpoint. Membership is open to adults 18 and over. The boathouse is based in Brooklyn.