BROOKLYN BOATWORKS helps young people develop life skills through the building and use of small boat
05/30/2026
Our Fleet Week Boat Launch starts in 10 days!!! Soon, over 200 students will brave the East River on their first expedition aboard their handcrafted sailboats. After spending months building their seaworthy vessels, the time has come to celebrate their AMAZING accomplishment! Join us for a wonderfully inspiring day on the water.
We premiered this short film at our Spring Celebration last week - what a fantastic year it’s been! Watch the joys of the 2025-2026 school year, as our students take you on the adventure. From building boats from scratch, to working our sea legs and embarking on countless maritime/STEM explorations - Brooklyn Boatworks is all about gaining confidence through hands-on learning and opening pathways of success for the next generation!
04/21/2026
We’re beyond excited to have as MC at our annual spring gala coming up next Tuesday (4/28)! Not only an acclaimed actor - Matthew is a dedicated mariner committed to the waterfront, and we can’t wait for him to bring his energy to what’s sure to be an unforgettable and special night at the New York Yacht Club.
Our Spring Break was full of woodworking, field trips, sightseeing, and unforgettable fun! Explorers built wooden bird houses using recycled pieces from our past Opti sailboats, practicing sustainability and environmentalism while developing practical/critical-thinking skills even more. Look out for more updates from our awesome Spring Break🌱
04/02/2026
Our Spring Celebration is less than a month away, and we have an AMAZING line-up of honorees - swipe to read more about these influential trailblazers that are dedicated to the next generation of NYC. Join us on April 28th at the New York Yacht Club and buy your tix at the link in our bio!
Last week, our students journeyed on the Hudson with for a tour around Manhattan! Our junior mariners enjoyed fresh air and skyline views, all while learning about the beautiful NYC waterfront and gaining insider knowledge from the awesome Manhattan II crew. THANK YOU for a wonderful day on the water!
03/02/2026
Brooklyn Boatworks’ annual Spring Celebration: Building the Next 20 Years will be held on Tues. 4/28 at the NY Yacht Club from 6PM-9PM! Together, we’ll honor the young innovators & leaders of today while imagining the impact they - and you - will make in the decades ahead. Click the link in our bio to get your tickets🎟️
02/18/2026
This past week has been quite a festive one! From Valentine’s Day to Lunar New Year, what better way to celebrate than with a shiny, hand-made gift? These Sailor’s Valentines were hand-made by our awesome Explorers using all kinds of materials & hot glue. These sustainable mosaics are historically associated with 19th-century sailors returning from sea - how lovely!
02/04/2026
A couple weeks ago, we visited where our friend Chris Ockler took us on a tour to check out ongoing restoration projects - particularly the Ambrose and Wavertree ships! We went down to the MASSIVE Wavertree cargo hold, and learned all about the engineering mechanics of a large ship, and the maritime industry in general. Thank you to our friends at the museum for such an awesome trip!
12/26/2025
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