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The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, in partnership with local boating groups is offering free kayaking and community rowing out of the park at the foot of Main Street on six weekends this summer.
The goal is to provide access to a river that has remained largely unexplored by the public.
“We want to demonstrate that it’s boat-able, because we enjoy it and use it, and we want other people to enjoy it as well,” said Rob Buchanan, president of the Village Community Boathouse located in Manhattan.
From the surface of the water, you’ll get an exciting view of Olafur Eliasson’s “Waterfalls” and more.
“[New York harbor] is one of the half-dozen great harbors of the world. It’s the ultimate, it’s natural perfection,” Buchanan said. “It’s why New York is what it is.”
Boating from the park at Main and Water streets in DUMBO will begin on Aug. 2, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, and will be offered at varying times each weekend until Sept. 14. Free. For information, call (718) 802-0603 ext. 18 or visit www.brooklynbridgepark.org.
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