Sept-Oct 2012 News & Events
Operation Peapod Rescue
Our beloved peapod rowboat, which sat gently in our boatyard awaiting restoration, was lost at sea during Hurricane Sandy. We feared she might be sunk, but fortunately some neighbors on the creek spotted her resting on the rocky banks of Hunters Point near the mouth of the creek. A rescue was staged by by NBBC and the peapod was safely returned to the Broadway Stages Boatyard. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Voyages and tagged Hurricane Sandy, Newtown Creek, Peapod on October 31, 2012 by admin.
Water Quality Event
On September 30, 2012 NBBC hosted a public event dedicated to stewardship of our local water bodies and improving water quality across neighborhoods, regions and nations. The event featured free walk up paddle opportunities on Newtown Creek followed by presentations from a number of local organizations including the Newtown Creek Alliance, Riverkeeper, Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance and New York City Water Trails Association.
Most importantly the event marked the arrival of the Capital to Capitol by Canoe expedition to NYC. A project of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, this 1800 kilometer paddle traveled the rivers, lakes, canals, harbours and bays from Ottawa to Washington D.C. in a 34 foot voyageur canoe. The expedition crew stayed at the boatyard and was joined by NBBC’s own Will Elkins for the remainder of their paddle to Washington D.C.
Much thanks to presenters Roland Lewis, Nancy Brous, Rob Buchanan, Phillip Museagaas, Kate Zidar, Sarah Durand, Elias Dueker, Max Finkelstein and Clive Doucet!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on October 3, 2012 by admin.
Gothamist: “Rock The Pulaski” With Brooklyn Benefit Concert Tonight
“Summer officially bids adieu on Friday, so this is one of your last chances to soak it all in before autumn comes down like a guillotine. To that end, the North Brooklyn Boat Club is hosting their first annual Rock the Pulaski Benefit Concert tonight.
The event, which goes from 6 p.m.-midnight, costs only $5, and all funds go towards improving the volunteer-run community organization, which is working to reconnect Brooklyn to its waterways. The all-ages event will have games, drinks, food, and musical guests including: The Hungry March Band, Red Bedlam, Free Advice, The Alex Mallett Band, and the Time Travelers. So head over to the Broadway Stages Boatyard below the Pulaski Bridge pedestrian path tonight for some fun.” —Gothamist
This entry was posted in Press and tagged Gothamist, Press on September 21, 2012 by admin.
A Child Grows in Brooklyn: Favorite Places for Families in Greenpoint & Williamsburg
“If parks are more your thing – consider The Open Spaces Alliance of North Brooklyn, The McGolrick Park Schools Alliance or East River Park Friends group. Lastly check out the North Brooklyn Boat House. Not only is it educational but also it’s an exciting development for our neighborhood.”
This entry was posted in Press and tagged A Child Grows in Brooklyn, Press on September 20, 2012 by admin.
Brownstoner: Closing Bell: Rock the Pulaski
“The North Brooklyn Boat Club is hosting its first annual Rock the Pulaski Benefit Concert to fund the organization’s effort to reconnect Brooklyn to its waterways. The North Brooklyn Boat Club, totally volunteer run, has a boating and environmental research hub along Newtown Creek and has done everything from kayaking the East River to growing pollution-eating mushrooms. They’re also working toward opening a boathouse at the edge of Newtown Creek.”
Brownstoner – Closing Bell: Rock the Pulaski (September 19, 2012)
This entry was posted in Press and tagged Brownstoner, Press, Rock the Pulaski on September 19, 2012 by admin.
Rock the Pulaski – Sept 20th!
Celebrate the end of an amazing summer with the North Brooklyn Boat Club as we host our first annual Rock the Pulaski Benefit Concert. There is a $5 cover and all funds raised will go towards growing our volunteer-run community organization reconnecting Brooklyn to its waterways. There will be games, drinks, food, and some very special musical guests rocking the scenic shores of Newtown Creek, including: The Hungry March Band, Red Bedlam, Free Advice, The Alex Mallett Band, and the Time Travelers.
The Broadway Stages Boatyard is located at 437 McGuinness Blvd (at Ash Street) right below the Pulaski Bridge pedestrian path.
Special thanks to our sponsors the New York Distilling Company and the Brooklyn Brewery.
Public transit options:
G train to Greenpoint Ave
7 train to Vernon Blvd/Jackson Ave
B43 bus to Clay St
B62 bus to Green St
This entry was posted in News and tagged Rock the Pulaski on September 16, 2012 by admin.
Clean the Creek and Boatyard this Sunday 11am – 3pm!
Come join us this Sunday as we convene to both clean the boatyard and creek! Before our Sept 20th Fundraiser Party, Rock the Pulaski – we need able and willing hands on deck to clean up and prepare the boatyard. There are a variety of odd jobs for everyone so bring a friend and come lend a hand.
Simultaneously, NBBC will be hosting a continuation of an active Saturday of birdwatching, model boat piloting, and shoreline cleanup on the Queens-side of Newtown Creek as a participating site of the international coastal cleanup day. We will be both dockside and out in canoes collecting and surveying debris floating through our waterways and wedged ashore. Great opportunity to get out in a canoe and add to our ever-growing archive of fascinating flotsam! Gloves, bags, and all other necessary sanitation equipment provided. Open to all (eager scavengers and landside spectators alike).
This entry was posted in News on September 14, 2012 by admin.