Our Public Paddle series let us fulfill our mission: enabling safe, responsible, access to our waterways, and educating residents to be stewards of the history, ecology and sustainability of the waterways of Newtown Creek and the adjacent East River.
At these free, family-friendly paddles, NBCB welcomes walk-up participants to join trained canoe guides for short trips on Newtown creek in our 29-foot voyageur canoes. We’ll paddle out toward the East River and take in views of Manhattan before paddling deeper into the creek, a very rewarding experience!
We are looking for volunteers to help with the paddle! We welcome folks to sign up for volunteer shifts that include:
- General set up for the event; tables, chairs, tents, etc.
- Getting folks registered and collecting signed waivers
- Fitting participants with paddles, live vests, and getting them ready for paddling
- Launching the big canoes
- Trip leaders and “big boat sterners” for paddling the big boats (for those who qualify)
- General help during the event.
- Cleanup and putting everything away at the end of the day
- Hanging out and enjoying our wonderful community!
Food will be provided for lunch.
The event is open to the public from 12-4pm. Our volunteer shifts run from 11am-5pm.
If you are interested, please register and select the shift that works best so we can plan accordingly! You may sign up for multiple shifts. Volunteers are welcome to take part in the event and join a canoe trip.
Volunteer Shift 1: Early: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Help get set up, get the boats in the water (we need strong backs and willing hands!), and run the first trips.
Volunteer Shift 2: Middle: 12pm - 2:30pm
Help run trips, get waivers, fit life vests, and serve food and drinks.
Volunteer Shift 3: Late: 2:30pm - 5pm
Help with the late trips, cleaning up after the Public Paddle, and putting the boats away!
Please note: Inclement weather date is Sunday June 21. It would be helpful if you are available both dates.
Click on 'register' to sign up. If you're seeing this via email, you can sign up through our calendar.
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Email contact@nbcboathouse.org if you have any questions.
Thank you!
