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SUMMARY:Free Canoeing on the Gowanus Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gowanus Dredgers for free, self-guided canoe trips on the Gowanus Canal. No experience required!
Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure, practice your paddling skills, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway.
We’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing.
Who can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups, families, solo paddlers, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate, and all participants must sign a waiver
What should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen, hats, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed.
Location:
Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse
165 2nd Street (where 2nd St. dead ends into canal)
Brooklyn, NY 11231
URL:https://newyorkloveskids.com/events/free-canoeing-on-the-gowanus-canal/
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