KAYAK: Women's BEGINNER paddle for our WFT and nonbinary community

  • July 21, 2023
  • 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Registration

  • Registering as a Beginner Paddler. Select this option if you're a beginner.
  • Only select this if you have been assessed as a NBCB Kayak Trip Assistant.
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KAYAK: Women's BEGINNER paddle for our WFT (Women Femme Transgender) and nonbinary community

This program offers a friendly and inclusive environment for women and/or nonbinary people to learn to kayak and become comfortable with kayaking on NYC waters. After a short canoe paddle to our kayak launch on Newtown Creek we'll cover the basics of kayaks, safety and gear. Then we'll get on the water to learn and practice paddle strokes. Once comfortable we'll dip our toes into the East River to take in views of Hunters Point South Park.

  • Skill level: Beginner (see what this means here)
  • Meet:  5:00 pm sharp at Manhattan Avenue Street-End Park
  • Launch Kayaks: 6:00 PM
  • Slack: 8:30 PM and the Flood begins
  • Return: 8:30 PM
  • Release: 9:30 PM
  • Trip leader: Monica and Robert monbertkayak@gmail.com & bobbyboaters@gmail.com
  • What to wear and bring

Dress to get wet, bring water, a snack, etc. Avoid jeans or other heavy cotton clothing.


*WFT paddles are open to anyone who identifies as WFT; female, transgender, femme, nonbinary, or feels that their socialization or treatment based on their perceived gender has impeded their participation in paddle sports.