Village Community Boathouse
ClassFree Rowing in New York Harbor
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About this class
Village Community Boathouse offers free community rowing classes on the Hudson River in New York, NY. Participants require no prior experience. These sessions run every Sunday at noon and Wednesday evenings from April through November, providing access to water sports and recreation for adults and teens. High school students can access specialized youth rowing programs every Friday. Additionally, the Boathouse facilitates community boatbuilding training for adults, expanding skill development beyond the water. This program emphasizes accessible rowing in a community setting, suitable for both beginners and those seeking regular recreational activity on the water.
Upcoming sessions
Free, no experience necessary community rowing sessions on the Hudson River every Sunday at noon and Wednesday evenings at 5:00 PM, from April through November. Participants are expected to help launch, retrieve, and clean the boats each session.
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A challenging and scenic 30-mile voyage around Manhattan for experienced rowers, serving as the biggest fundraiser of the year for VCB's free public rowing and boatbuilding programs.
Learn more / RegisterSessions for adults over 18 to help maintain the fleet and build new boats in the well-equipped boat shop. Work includes scraping, painting, cutting, and gluing under the supervision of experienced boatbuilders.
Learn more / RegisterFree rowing sessions for high school students every Friday at 4 pm at the boathouse on Pier 40. No experience is necessary, and students can join the race team after gaining experience.
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