Commission Your Own Boat

Do you dream of rowing your family in a boat you have helped build? We are looking for groups or individuals who would like to commission—and help build—a beautiful wooden watercraft for themselves. We will work with you to pick a design, find the best materials, set up a form, construct the hull, and trim it all out shipshape. You will be responsible for purchasing the materials and making a modest donation to VCB. The end result will be a one-of-a-kind wooden boat for you to use, enjoy, and take pride in. And you will get to spend many hours working on a project with a happy and engaged crew of fellow New Yorkers. Email us at info@vcb.nyc or come by the boathouse any Wednesday or Sunday afternoon and speak with us.