Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club

Unless otherwise noted, canoeing events depart from 19th St. off of 3rd Ave. Walking tours start from different locations and bicycle tours depart from Brooklyn Borough Hall.  Other events occur inside or outside our boathouse, at 165 2nd St. / off Bond St.

[ Rain 30 min. Prior to start time may cancel event and dates +30 days in the future are subject to change ]

A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays, from 1:30 to 3:30, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. Gerry reads poetry at […]

Event Series The Boathouse Jam

The Boathouse Jam

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th, 2024 6:00 - 8:30 PM  The Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all - young & old, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical […]

The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal: An On-Water Musical

Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY

The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal: An On-Water Musical
400 years of displacement, pollution, and revolution. She... Remembers... Everything...
Join the Gowanus Dredgers for this one-of-a-kind theater experience! We have two tiers of tickets, from the shore or via canoe, where you'll get to paddle around our performers on floating stages. This is a show not to be missed. 

The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal: An On-Water Musical [Saturday]

Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY

The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal: An On-Water Musical
400 years of displacement, pollution, and revolution. She... Remembers... Everything...
Join the Gowanus Dredgers for this one-of-a-kind theater experience! We have two tiers of tickets, from the shore or via canoe, where you'll get to paddle around our performers on floating stages. This is a show not to be missed. 

Event Series Walk-Up Paddles

Free Walk-Up Paddling

Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY

Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our floating docks at the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker Launch Site!  Limited to the mouth of the Gowanus Canal to 9th Street and Free (donations encouraged). Please note, this activity is NOT at our 2nd St Boathouse. Bring a friend and we'll outfit you with equipment and give […]

Event Series The Boathouse Jam

The Boathouse Jam

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th, 2024 6:00 - 8:30 PM  The Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all - young & old, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical […]

Walk-Up Paddling from the 2nd St. Boathouse

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

We're so excited to say we are hosting walk-up paddling AT THE MAIN BOATHOUSE!!!! Saturday September 7th!!! WOOO!!!
COME PADDLE! Let's show everyone how great it is to have access to the head of the canal!!! Help support our water access advocacy by using the canal and bringing friends!!

Event Series Creekers Jamboree

Ukulele Cabaret: Cher and Cher Alike

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

We are so excited for Saturday, we can hardly contain ourselves!  We can't wait to see all you gypsies, tramps and thieves.   We believe it is going to be amazing. Here is the line up for the show. Pete Sturman Amie Amis Angus Loten Dan Rendich Makalina Ken Pickover Jamie Scandal Gio Gaynor Ukelinda […]

A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays, from 1:30 to 3:30, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. Gerry reads poetry at […]

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