Captivated by curling in Brooklyn

WNYC News | Feb 15

The Winter Olympics are in full swing. And the games have already provided plenty of drama and exhilarating moments. But what if you want to get in on the fun? Well, we don't all have a 400-foot ski jump in our backyard but we can definitely take in some curling action in Brooklyn.

That's curling, the sport some say looks like two people using brushes on ice. 

Believe it or not, the Brooklyn Lakeside Curling Club offers curling leagues, lessons and clinics. Reporter Jamie McClellan wanted to learn more. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, he tells us all about his attempts to curl at the club.

 

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