Not a walk but a row in a rowboat. Using Historic Wooden “Whitehall Gig” Rowboats by the Village Community Boathouse (VCB). Participants/Attendees will learn to row, we provide lifejackets and Equipment. Participants/Attendees will learn about West Village waterfront history starting in 1950’s till the present from a lifelong Village resident.
How to dress: Soft shoes, workout clothing, Hat bring Water and a camera. The places to be explored will be dependent on how proficient the rowers are. There’s only room for three novice rowers on the boat and it’s not a boat ride, you have row to propel the boat.
Participants/Attendees have to Sign an online Insurance Waiver. If wind conditions are too rough it will be a walking tour. Reporting time is 9AM at VCB on the southside walkway of Pier 40, 353 West Street, NYC, NY 10014.
Accessibility
The distance is based on conditions and proficiency of rowers. We have a ramp to a floating dock where a Wheel Chair participant can climb into the boat. A,C,D,E and F trains to West 4th Street and 1 train to Houston street. E bike station south of Pier 40, Pay parking on Pier 40. Street parking available.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 4, 20249:00 AM
2 hours
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, Art & Architecture, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
