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Bonnie’s kayak blog
Bonnie is an energetic and generous person who’s always got smart things to say, usually brightened by compassion and enthusiasm. Aren’t we lucky to have her sharing her thoughts about the harbor?
http://www.frogma.blogspot.com/
Bonnie is an energetic and generous person who’s always got smart things to say, usually brightened by compassion and enthusiasm. Aren’t we lucky to have her sharing her thoughts about the harbor?
http://www.frogma.blogspot.com/
Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse
A partner in boating on the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse is one of the newest boathouses in NYC.
http://www.bbpboathouse.org/
A partner in boating on the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse is one of the newest boathouses in NYC.
http://www.bbpboathouse.org/
Chris Schiffner’s Kayaking Page
Chris Schiffner is an experienced paddler with an interest in kayaking in and around New York City. The Kayaking section of his personal website contains useful information as well as some maps for possible trips in and around the city.
http://www.schiffner.com/index.php/kayaking/
Chris Schiffner is an experienced paddler with an interest in kayaking in and around New York City. The Kayaking section of his personal website contains useful information as well as some maps for possible trips in and around the city.
http://www.schiffner.com/index.php/kayaking/
Downtown Boathouse
The pioneer of free public paddling in contemporary NYC! No group in NYC puts more people in kayaks for 20 minute paddles and three-hour tours to the Statue of Liberty and USS Intrepid. Also check them out for skills building and special events.
http://www.downtownboathouse.org
The pioneer of free public paddling in contemporary NYC! No group in NYC puts more people in kayaks for 20 minute paddles and three-hour tours to the Statue of Liberty and USS Intrepid. Also check them out for skills building and special events.
http://www.downtownboathouse.org
Friends of Brook Park
Kayaking on the East River redefine’s one’s sense of neighborhood. Suddenly, the South Bronx is a few minutes paddle away at peak current. Having this fun crowd of creative eco-mavericks on the other side of Randalls and Wards Island (heck it *is* one island now) on the Harlem River makes this new sense of ubiety even sweeter.
http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org
Kayaking on the East River redefine’s one’s sense of neighborhood. Suddenly, the South Bronx is a few minutes paddle away at peak current. Having this fun crowd of creative eco-mavericks on the other side of Randalls and Wards Island (heck it *is* one island now) on the Harlem River makes this new sense of ubiety even sweeter.
http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org
Going Coastal
If you want to get jazzed about the potential of harborwide community growth, read the books and attend the events produced by this dynamic little group!
http://www.goingcoastal.org
If you want to get jazzed about the potential of harborwide community growth, read the books and attend the events produced by this dynamic little group!
http://www.goingcoastal.org
Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club
Our dear friends and affiliates on the Gowanus Canal. This welcoming group of paddlers is on the front lines of ecological recovery in one of NYC’s most challenged waterways. They also assist sister paddling groups throughout the harbor.
http://www.gowanuscanal.org
Our dear friends and affiliates on the Gowanus Canal. This welcoming group of paddlers is on the front lines of ecological recovery in one of NYC’s most challenged waterways. They also assist sister paddling groups throughout the harbor.
http://www.gowanuscanal.org
Greater Astoria Historical Society
The Greater Astoria Historical Society, chartered in 1985, is a non-profit cultural and community oriented organization dedicated to preserving the past and promoting Long Island City’s future. The Society hosts field trips, walking tours, slide presentations, and guest lectures to schools and the public.
http://www.astorialic.org
The Greater Astoria Historical Society, chartered in 1985, is a non-profit cultural and community oriented organization dedicated to preserving the past and promoting Long Island City’s future. The Society hosts field trips, walking tours, slide presentations, and guest lectures to schools and the public.
http://www.astorialic.org
Green Shores NYC
Green Shores NYC is a coalition of individuals, community groups and local businesses who have joined together to improve and promote the waterfront parks and shoreline in Astoria and LIC. GSNYC sponsors events to beautify and maintain our parks and organizes recreational and educational activities for adults and children.
http://www.greenshoresnyc.org/
Green Shores NYC is a coalition of individuals, community groups and local businesses who have joined together to improve and promote the waterfront parks and shoreline in Astoria and LIC. GSNYC sponsors events to beautify and maintain our parks and organizes recreational and educational activities for adults and children.
http://www.greenshoresnyc.org/
Hoboken Cove Boathouse
On the far side of the Hudson River, in a place ridiculed as often as Queens, folks bootstrapped themselves up to a boating program with help from the Downtown Boathouse. A great spot on the Hudson to rest and socialize!
http://www.hobokencoveboathouse.org/
On the far side of the Hudson River, in a place ridiculed as often as Queens, folks bootstrapped themselves up to a boating program with help from the Downtown Boathouse. A great spot on the Hudson to rest and socialize!
http://www.hobokencoveboathouse.org/
Inwood Canoe Club
The greenest part of Manhattan, and one of the most ancient forests in the NYC, is Inwood. This northern point of schist dramatically rising from the confluence of the Hudson River and Harlem River is also the home of a charming and friendly paddling group, the Inwood Canoe Club. Make sure a visit is part of your summer plans! Just don’t mention Alexander Hamilton…
http://www.inwoodcanoeclub.com/
The greenest part of Manhattan, and one of the most ancient forests in the NYC, is Inwood. This northern point of schist dramatically rising from the confluence of the Hudson River and Harlem River is also the home of a charming and friendly paddling group, the Inwood Canoe Club. Make sure a visit is part of your summer plans! Just don’t mention Alexander Hamilton…
http://www.inwoodcanoeclub.com/
Kayak Staten Island
Kayak Staten Island is an all-volunteer organization. We provide free kayaking for the public at the shoreline on South Beach in Staten Island.
http://www.kayakstatenisland.org/
Kayak Staten Island is an all-volunteer organization. We provide free kayaking for the public at the shoreline on South Beach in Staten Island.
http://www.kayakstatenisland.org/
LIC Business Development Corp
In many ways, this is where we began. This business center is also a community hub, helping to encourage new amenities and partnerships. The LICBDC introduced the boathouse to Plaxall, Inc. and to many of our sponsors. Thanks!
http://www.licbdc.org
In many ways, this is where we began. This business center is also a community hub, helping to encourage new amenities and partnerships. The LICBDC introduced the boathouse to Plaxall, Inc. and to many of our sponsors. Thanks!
http://www.licbdc.org
Manhattan Kayak Company
The Stiller family are central to the paddling revival in NYC. Manhattan Kayak Company, operated by Eric Stiller and colleagues, have been invaluable volunteers in the kayak community, leading safety workshops and assisting events. For tours, lessons, and other exciting paddling opportunities, please check out Manhattan Kayak Company.
http://www.manhattankayak.com
The Stiller family are central to the paddling revival in NYC. Manhattan Kayak Company, operated by Eric Stiller and colleagues, have been invaluable volunteers in the kayak community, leading safety workshops and assisting events. For tours, lessons, and other exciting paddling opportunities, please check out Manhattan Kayak Company.
http://www.manhattankayak.com
Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
One-stop shopping to know what’s up in NY-NJ Harbor
http://www.waterfrontalliance.org/
One-stop shopping to know what’s up in NY-NJ Harbor
http://www.waterfrontalliance.org/
Newtown Creek Alliance
The Newtown Creek is one of the dirtiest waterways in the nation. It is also a potential boon to Long Island City, Greenpoint, and Maspeth. Imagine what it would be like if it were economically and ecologically productive, a welcoming place for new businesses and residents alike? Now come to a meeting of the alliance and meet the people who are working to make that change for the better.
http://www.newtowncreekalliance.org/
The Newtown Creek is one of the dirtiest waterways in the nation. It is also a potential boon to Long Island City, Greenpoint, and Maspeth. Imagine what it would be like if it were economically and ecologically productive, a welcoming place for new businesses and residents alike? Now come to a meeting of the alliance and meet the people who are working to make that change for the better.
http://www.newtowncreekalliance.org/
Newtown Creek Photo Gallery (Chris Schiffner’s Website)
Following the declaration of the Newtown Creek as a Superfund site Chris Schiffner has been fighting to maintain boating access along the creek.
http://www.schiffner.com/index.php/image-gallery/?a=vg&g=cschiffner_0.33610900_1289693878&r=1
Following the declaration of the Newtown Creek as a Superfund site Chris Schiffner has been fighting to maintain boating access along the creek.
http://www.schiffner.com/index.php/image-gallery/?a=vg&g=cschiffner_0.33610900_1289693878&r=1
Newtown Creek Photo Page (Bernie Ente)
Bernie Ente has worked harder than perhaps any photographer to capture contemporary daily life on the East River and its environs. And guess what? He’s succeeded beautifully.
http://www.entephoto.com/newtown_creek1.htm
Bernie Ente has worked harder than perhaps any photographer to capture contemporary daily life on the East River and its environs. And guess what? He’s succeeded beautifully.
http://www.entephoto.com/newtown_creek1.htm
NY Kayak Company
Randy Henriksen, the owners of NY Kayak Company, sells kayaks (with special knowledge of folding kayaks), books, lessons, and any gear you could need. He’s also been a generous volunteer in the harbor community, from building kayak racks to assisting Buddhist on-water rites. We’re grateful for such a local friend with such deep knowledge.
http://www.nykayak.com
Randy Henriksen, the owners of NY Kayak Company, sells kayaks (with special knowledge of folding kayaks), books, lessons, and any gear you could need. He’s also been a generous volunteer in the harbor community, from building kayak racks to assisting Buddhist on-water rites. We’re grateful for such a local friend with such deep knowledge.
http://www.nykayak.com
NY Kayak Polo
This club is devoted to developing and promoting the sport of Kayak Polo (also known as Canoe Polo) in the New York City area.Everybody is welcome to come and learn this exciting sport! Thee welcome men and women of all ages, ability, and experience level to join us.
http://nykayakpolo.org/
This club is devoted to developing and promoting the sport of Kayak Polo (also known as Canoe Polo) in the New York City area.Everybody is welcome to come and learn this exciting sport! Thee welcome men and women of all ages, ability, and experience level to join us.
http://nykayakpolo.org/
Partnerships for Parks
These are the people who’ll help you tap into new resources to improve your local park. Grants and wisdom from P4P have been critical to the LICCB’s success. They also teach volunteers the most effective means of organizing efforts and catching the attention of potential allies.
http://www.itsmypark.org
These are the people who’ll help you tap into new resources to improve your local park. Grants and wisdom from P4P have been critical to the LICCB’s success. They also teach volunteers the most effective means of organizing efforts and catching the attention of potential allies.
http://www.itsmypark.org
Recycle-a-Bicycle
Our wonderful new neighbor and Plaxall, Inc. co-tenant refurbishes vintage bikes, has drop-in tune up service, and provides great programs for inner city youth. There’s also an enormous amount of overlap between our volunteer bases.
http://www.recycleabicycle.org
Our wonderful new neighbor and Plaxall, Inc. co-tenant refurbishes vintage bikes, has drop-in tune up service, and provides great programs for inner city youth. There’s also an enormous amount of overlap between our volunteer bases.
http://www.recycleabicycle.org
Red Hook Boaters
Our cousins to the south, related through the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, operate from a lovely cove at Valentino Park. They offer free paddling into the Buttermilk Channel and wander up into the East River too! Only the laws of physics, specifically hydrodynamics, keep us from meeting often at a nice midway point like Dumbo!
http://www.redhookboaters.org/
Our cousins to the south, related through the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, operate from a lovely cove at Valentino Park. They offer free paddling into the Buttermilk Channel and wander up into the East River too! Only the laws of physics, specifically hydrodynamics, keep us from meeting often at a nice midway point like Dumbo!
http://www.redhookboaters.org/
Sebago Canoe Club
The SEBAGO CANOE CLUB is a volunteer run, 501C3 nonprofit, membership organization in Canarsie, Brooklyn. The club, with it’s pleasant, tree filled grounds is located on Paerdegat Basin with direct access to the beautiful waters of Jamaica Bay. Our members include kayakers, canoeists, sailors, rowers, and flatwater racers. Available to our membership is the use of the clubhouse and club boats, boat storage, instruction programs in sea kayaking, sailing, and flatwater racing, and a cabin on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park.
http://www.sebagocanoeclub.org/
The SEBAGO CANOE CLUB is a volunteer run, 501C3 nonprofit, membership organization in Canarsie, Brooklyn. The club, with it’s pleasant, tree filled grounds is located on Paerdegat Basin with direct access to the beautiful waters of Jamaica Bay. Our members include kayakers, canoeists, sailors, rowers, and flatwater racers. Available to our membership is the use of the clubhouse and club boats, boat storage, instruction programs in sea kayaking, sailing, and flatwater racing, and a cabin on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park.
http://www.sebagocanoeclub.org/
Spokesman Cycles
The first bike shop in LIC in many years, Spokesman Cycles is a family-owned shop that sells high quality new bikes on Vernon Boulevard in Hunters Point. The company has earned a reputation for excellence with its East 17th Street Manhattan store and the family volunteers to improve Rainey Park, an often overlooked waterfront gem.
http://www.spokesmancycles.com
The first bike shop in LIC in many years, Spokesman Cycles is a family-owned shop that sells high quality new bikes on Vernon Boulevard in Hunters Point. The company has earned a reputation for excellence with its East 17th Street Manhattan store and the family volunteers to improve Rainey Park, an often overlooked waterfront gem.
http://www.spokesmancycles.com
The Foundry
A gorgeous catering hall provided to the LIC Community Boathouse fundraisers for free by its owners, the Du Val Family. The Du Vals also lend us kayaks and volunteer at beach cleanups in Hallets Cove. Thanks!!!
http://www.thefoundry.info
A gorgeous catering hall provided to the LIC Community Boathouse fundraisers for free by its owners, the Du Val Family. The Du Vals also lend us kayaks and volunteer at beach cleanups in Hallets Cove. Thanks!!!
http://www.thefoundry.info
Tim Gamble’s Message-in-a-Bottle Blog
Tim is a Downtown Boathouse stalwart and founding member of the Redhook Boaters. And now he’s revealing a quirky side, dropping off bottles (sometimes with bribes) in the many far-flug places he paddles. Who knew Tim was so communicative?
http://messageinabottleproject.blogspot.com/
Tim is a Downtown Boathouse stalwart and founding member of the Redhook Boaters. And now he’s revealing a quirky side, dropping off bottles (sometimes with bribes) in the many far-flug places he paddles. Who knew Tim was so communicative?
http://messageinabottleproject.blogspot.com/
Village Community Boathouse
Free community rowing sessions, April to November. Our boathouse is located on Pier 40 in Hudson River Park, at the end of West Houston Street in Manhattan, halfway out the walkway on the south side (see the Google Map below). In the summer and fall, we also offer community rowing in Dumbo Cove, Brooklyn.
http://www.villagecommunityboathouse.org/
Free community rowing sessions, April to November. Our boathouse is located on Pier 40 in Hudson River Park, at the end of West Houston Street in Manhattan, halfway out the walkway on the south side (see the Google Map below). In the summer and fall, we also offer community rowing in Dumbo Cove, Brooklyn.
http://www.villagecommunityboathouse.org/
