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 ]

Brooklyn Folk Festival: Banjo Toss Competition

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

Each year, as part of the Brooklyn Folk Festival , contestants gather on the banks of the fetid Gowanus Canal to see who can throw a banjo the farthest in the - BANJO TOSS: BANJO THROWING COMPETITION! The special "throwing banjo", attached to a rope is tossed into the canal, a federally designate Super Fund site. The marked rope pays out, showing how far the banjo has been tossed. It is then hauled back in for the next throw.

Event Series Monthly Meeting

November Monthly Meeting

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

Socialize with the Dredgers at our BOATHOUSE (165 2nd St.) to discuss the latest updates on Gowanus and get involved.  We continue to plan new and fun events on our […]

Bunker Work Day

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

Help us close down the Bunker for the season. We'll be doing some light construction work and building out a new canoe rack, come ready to get dusty and dirty […]

Argentinian Folk EP Listening party with LULITA

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

Join LULITA for a listening party for her upcoming Argentinian Folk EP. Light snacks and drinks will be served, and the EP listening will be followed by a short live performance. 

Comedy at the Boathouse

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

The only comedy show in a Brooklyn boathouse. Hosted by Chase Shanahan. 
Free show, BYOB
Lineup TBA, follow @shahanagans on Instagram for more information. 

25th Anniversary & End-of-Season Celebration

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

We're 25! Come by the boathouse at 2nd and Bond to help us celebrate our anniversary and the end of a fantastic season.

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