The North Brooklyn Community Boathouse (NBCB) announced the construction of a new facility located along Newtown Creek at the East River tributary that forms a substantial portion of the border between northern Brooklyn and Northern Queens. The announcement was made at a press conference held this past weekend. 

The new boathouse location is made possible through a generous grant from the Newtown Creek Environmental Benefit Fund (NCEBF), which is administered by the City Parks Foundation, and Broadway Stages, who have made substantial financial investments and are contributing the required portion of land to build the facility.

The NBCB includes local kayakers, canoeists, sailors, environmentalists, boatbuilders, community leaders, and activists. They are an open group and invite anyone interested in boating, open space, environmental education, and nautical recreation to join their public events and consider membership and volunteering.

The new boathouse will be almost 8,000 square feet. It will provide substantial space for storing kayaks, canoes, paddles, and safety gear. Moreover, it will have safety and skills training facilities, an environmental education center,  and a nautical craft (boatbuilding, paddle carving, knots, etc.) workshop.

Stay tuned for more information about the opening of the new facility expected in 2024.  In the meantime, take a look at photos from the press conference this past weekend.