Rocking the Boat

Spring Launch Fest is this Saturday, May 30, 12–4PM at Hunts Point Riverside Park (next to Rocking the Boat)!

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration on the Bronx River featuring the launch of our latest student-built boat, free food, boat rides, and live music from Casa Mantequilla.

Come see the impact of Rocking the Boat’s boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing programs, and enjoy a great afternoon on the waterfront. All ages welcome!

Rocking the Boat's Spring Launch Fest 2026 Rocking the Boat invites you to Spring Launch Fest! A free, family-friendly outdoor event on the Bronx River in Hunts Point.

Talk about the winds in our favor! After slipping in just ahead of the rain that arrived in Central Park on Wednesday evening, we raised over $390,000 and counting at Rocking the Boathouse in support of Rocking the Boat!

The moving remarks from our inspiring Seeger Alumni Award recipients, Tiffany Barker and Terrell Smith, offered a powerful look at the lasting impact Rocking the Boat has on young people long after they leave our programs.

And thanks to the incredible support for the C420 Sailboat Challenge, which unlocked a 1:1 Board match, we raised enough to launch our competitive sailing program and set our sailors up for success.

It was truly a night filled with joy and excitement, including an impromptu conga line! Thank you to our enthusiastic benefit committee, generous sponsors, and everyone who joined us in celebrating and supporting Rocking the Boat's transformative work.

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Join us, Bronx River Alliance, and The Point CDC this Saturday (5/16) at Hunts Point Riverside Park for Bronx River Alliance’s Golden Ball Celebration. From 1-6pm, Rocking the Boat will be offering free rowboat rides on the river. Open to all ages, no reservations required.