Red Hook Boaters
Louis Valentino Jr. Pier Park
P.O. Box 24403, Brooklyn, NY 11202-4403


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The Downtown Boathouse
http://www.downtownboathouse.org
The Boathouse runs free kayaking from 3 locations on the West side of Manhattan.

The Gowanus Dredgers
http://www.gowanuscanal.org
We are a committee of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club. The Dredges a number of great programs in the nearby Gowanus Canal.

The Long Island City Community Boathouse
http://www.licboathouse.org/
The LICBH runs free kayaking and canoeing in Long Island City Queens.

PortSide New York
http://www.portsidenewyork.org/
PortSide is a nautical advocacy group based in Red Hook.

New York City Launch Permit
Launch Permit [PDF]
Permit Instructions [PDF]
An inexpensive permit is required if you want to launch your own kayak from the Louis J Valentino Park. You only need a permit if you bring your own canoe or kayak. No permit is required to use one of ours.

Waiver Form
Adult Waiver [PDF]
Minor Waiver [PDF]
You can download a waiver and fill it out at home, or complete one at the beach when you come to visit.