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Public Paddle: Community Canoeing & Volunteers Needed

When
July 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Manhattan Avenue Park (next to 1205 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222)

Registration

Big Canoe - Bow Paddler 1:45-4:30
NBCB big canoe trained bow paddlers only
Big Canoe - Bow Paddler 11:15-1:45
NBCB big canoe trained bow paddlers only
Big Canoe - Stern Paddler 1:45-4:30
Trip Leaders & Certified NBCB Big Canoe Stern Paddlers Only
Big Canoe - Stern Paddler 11:15-1:45
Trip Leaders & Certified NBCB Big Canoe Stern Paddlers Only
On-Land Dock Support 1:45-4:30
help fit PFDs, run basic paddle instruction while paddlers wait for next boat run, help with launch and dock management
On-Land Dock Support 11:15-1:45
help fit PFDs, run basic paddle instruction while paddlers wait for next boat run, help with launch and dock management
On-Land Registration/Waivers: 1:45-4:30
Help take down the tent at the end of the event, manage guest registration, waivers, and queuing
On-Land Registration/Waivers: 11:15-1:45
Help set up the tent, manage guest registration, waivers, and queuing
Volunteer Shift X: Irregular or Multiple Shifts
We want to see you for as long as we can — maybe stay all day! Leave a note in the section on "notes for trip leader" to tell us how long you can help out.

Registration is closed

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 11:15am -1:45pm and 1:45pm - 4:30pm

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.

Please note: Inclement weather date is Sunday July 26. 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!