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BROOKLYN BOATWORKS opens up a completely new world of skills, opportunities and accomplishments for our urban students. As the pile of plywood transforms into an actual, beautiful sailboat, the students’ sense of pride and confidence grows. The values and skills our students gain serve them throughout life. Once our students accomplish the feat of constructing a boat, they leave the program ready for their next challenge with a new confidence.

Opti Launch 2011

“I thought that I was going to stop halfway, I thought I wasn’t good enough for it. I didn’t think we could complete it.
But we did. It made me feel proud of myself.”  – Rashid Hawkins, 7th grade

Boat building and boating are extracurricular activities usually offered to young people living in middle and upper class suburban communities, not those in the inner city. We rely on donations to keep our programs going. Please donate generously.

How to Contribute

Giving Guide

Level of Support
Commodore
Skipper
First Mate
Second Mate
Deck Hand 		Amount
$1000
$500
$250
$100
$50		 What your donation can help us do:
Offset the cost of marine plywood for one boat
Replace c-clamps for a classroom
Sponsor a child to attend sailing camp
Help sponser our annual launch event
Purchase a new jig saw

Secure Online Donation

We currently accept online donations via NYCharities.org. Simply click on the Donate Now below and follow the directions provided.

Amount: $

If you prefer to send a check, please make out to Brooklyn Boatworks and send to:

Brooklyn Boatworks
68 Jay Street Suite 411
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Matching Gifts

If you participate in your company's matching gift program, your gift could be doubled or tripled. Obtain a matching gift form from your company, complete it and mail it to us.
Material Donations

Brooklyn Boatworks is always in need of hand tools (small saws, hand drills, planes, clamps, etc.), power tools, Opti hardware, rigs, and sails, line, large youth or small adult life jackets, teen sized sailing gear.   If you’d like to donate materials, please contact us at info@brooklynboatworks.org. 
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