Stink or no stink on the rivers nearby, we are going ahead with this festive occasion you heard about a while back.  (Hopefully you Saved the Date!) Tradition has Green Shores NYC and Long Island City Community Boathouse collaborating to bring a celebration to all waterways enthusiasts, this year we are joined by NYC Watertrail Association to mix it up even more! Food and drink available courtesy Veso, an old salt so to speak, who has a nice joint over there at the East River end of 44th Drive in Long Island City. Come one, come all to enjoy the open air pleasure [...]

POPOLOPEN/PEEKSKILL FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS TRIP A spectacular day, not to be missed! Peekskill's Annual Festival occurs August 6th & 7th with fireworks on the night of Saturday, the 6th. This year, as last year, we will be paddling with members of YPRC, HRCKC, and the Long Island City Community Boathouse. If you're up for this day into late evening trip, meet us at the Annsville Paddlesport Center on Saturday.  Be ready to launch by 11:00 AM. Driving Directions at: www.atlantickayaktours.com We will head 3-4 miles up river and explore Iona Island, go past Bear Mountain Pier, under [...]

In an awful deja vu feeling we share this NYTimes story about the disaster at the North River Treatment Plant.  The fire and subsequent shutdown has resulted in millions and millions of gallons of untreated wastewater falling directly into the Hudson and Harlem rivers. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/22/nyregion/sewage-spill-renders-new-york-harbor-unfit.html?_r=1&hp 40 years ago it was standard practice to dump untreated wasted directly into the waterways.  Money from the Clean Water Act made possible the treatment of raw sewage and led to waterways suitable for recreation, such as human-powered boating. This weekend we go back to the past, before it became obvious that dumping waste into the [...]

Due to potentially dangerous levels of bacteria in the water from raw sewage dumping into the Hudson River as a result of a treatment plant fire taking the plant offline, area boat houses--including the LICCB--are canceling programming for the weekend. The plant located on the Hudson River between 135th and 149th Street remains offline at this time while repairs are made.  Some untreated sewage is being diverted to other plants through emergency sewer work, but levels of bacteria are high enough for the DEP to advise complete avoidance of any contact which carries the risk of ingestion of the water, including [...]

Waterways Recreation Enthusiasts, As you may have read on these pages and elsewhere, there is an exciting development underway in Greenpoint Brooklyn.  The North Brooklyn Boat Club has been awarded several million dollars out of a penalty fund assessed to a large polluter of the Newtown Creek and the Greenpoint area, to develop a boathouse project at the foot of Manhattan Avenue. The project is encountering roadblocks, which is inevitable. Now is the time for every voice to be heard in support of this progress forward for the Newtown Creek and the North Brooklyn Boathouse.  Please go to the story behind this link, [...]

Kayak and other human-powered boating programs on the NY Waterways are affected by a fire and disabling of the sewage treatment plant underneath the Riverbank State Park on the Hudson River around 145th Street. Here's the link to the story yesterday.  Be aware that all water related activities can be affected by this catastrophe. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/07/20/2011-07-20_raw_sewage_may_be_dumped_into_hudson_river_after_fouralarm_fire_at_harlem_treatm.html

This coming Sunday the tides are favorable for a cool and breezy trip to Hallets Cove from Anabel Basin in the late morning, and back to Anabel in the early evening. Have you come out to pitch in or enjoy this signature program of the LICCB this 2011 season?  Hallets Cove is a pleasant part of Socrates Sculpture Park.  It's located just north of the park along the Vernon Boulevard near Broadway on the western Queens waterfront. For several years running now, we are out there putting people in boats and encouraging local residents to enjoy even more of their natural surroundings.  [...]

Hello! The pleasure of your company is requested by LICCB to join us for some paddling fun in the East River.  In the protected waters of Hallets Cove, you can get a feel for the experience of powering your own craft with low-tech means--basically, your own human power! We are happy to serve the public with this popular and long running program which has put thousands of residents and visitors on the water in little yellow boats. Special treat today, we are bringing a handcrafted rowing gig to enjoy in the Cove.  Village Community Boathouse has generously provided this beautiful craft.  Come check [...]

Heavy rain and forecast of thunder later today have shut this program down for today.  Sorry for any inconvenience to any stalwart ducks who may have planned to come out anyway, rain or shine!  Please stay posted to the Calendar for other opportunities which are continuous throughout the summer.  Thanks!  See you on the water.

Share: Special City of Water Day Opportunities Dear Friend of the Waterfront, With the 4th Annual City of Water Day Festival less than 3 weeks away, I want to make sure you're aware of 4 great event opportunities: FREE boat tour tickets will be available online (www.cityofwaterday.org) starting Friday. City of Water Day includes dozens of exciting narrated harbor tours on the region's most distinctive vessels, but tickets are limited. Make sure you get yours tomorrow. We have partnered with Offshore Sailing School to give away [...]