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SUMMARY:4th of July History Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 4th of July with a little bit of history and a lot of fun on the water! New York City’s Revolutionary War history is an often-overlooked part of our nation’s story. Gowanus\, Red Hook and surrounding neighborhoods were home to key battles and events in that tale. Join us for a guided paddle that touches on some of that history and enjoy a special holiday trip on the harbor.\nTickets required\,  🎟️ Get yours here. 🎟️ \n  \nFriday\, July 4 · 2:30 – 4:30pm EDT\nGowanus Dredgers Bunker\n2 19th Street Brooklyn\, NY 11232 \n  \nLogistics\nEach canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Wear sensible shoes (closed toes\, flat soles recommended!) and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 1:00pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/4th-of-july-history-paddle/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:FREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - July
DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets are required\, get yours here.  \nSunset 8:28 | Moonrise 8:54 | Civil End 9:01 | Nautical End 9:42 \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of the Gowanus Canal\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 6:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-july-25/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’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. \nWho 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. \nWhat 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. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer on our event registration page. Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:FREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club for a secret\, one of a kind\, personal sunset cruise in canoes above Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse.\n🎟️ Tickets required\, get yours here. 🎟️ \nAfter a short presentation where you and your crew our outfitted with safety gear\, we embark on a narrated voyage filled with questions and conversation on how recreation can have a positive influence on improving and encouraging environmental awareness and activism in an urban setting. \nSunset 8:20 | Civil End 8:51 | Nautical End 9:31 \nPaddle along our Gowanus Canal to see a hidden side of Brooklyn\, including the underside of bridges and our transforming industrial neighborhood. Discover the fun of canoeing as you explore the history of our Brooklyn neighborhood’s rich past\, present\, and future. \nClose-toed shoes and a light jacket are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather by 6:30 pm\, we may cancel or reschedule. \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/guided-sunset-paddle-4/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
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