We're bringing  out  lots of paddles and  boats Sunday May 16th to launch our 2010 season at Hallets Cove (Vernon Blvd. at 31st Ave.)  Weather is forecast to be "mostly sunny and pleasant".   We've waited a long time for this.  Come paddle for free with LICCB on openning day.   Please note that hours of opperation for the Sunday program will vary slightly to suit the tides.  On May 16th, we'll be at Hallets cove from 12:00 noon until 4PM.  New volunteers wanting to help out are encouraged to step up and join us.  Just ask one of us "how can I become a Long [...]

The LIC Boathouse was featured on the latest episode of It's My Park on NYC TV. In case you missed it here it is!

Tuesday, April 27:  Last summer, a television crew from NYC TV's "It's My Park" filmed the Long Island City Community Boathouse on a spectacular night paddle from Long Island City to Brooklyn Bridge Park and back!  Watch "It's My Park" on WNYE TV, Channel 25 in Queens on Tuesday, April 27th.at 10:30pm.  The segment reruns two more times on Wednesday April 28th at 4:30AM and 12:30PM. Wednesday, Apr 28th:  Paddling begins in just a few weeks. This Wednesday, LIC Community Boathouse will hold a pre-season meeting to plan for openning day and organize for our best season yet. All are invited, [...]

The LIC Community Boathouse meeting which had been scheduled for March 24th has been rescheduled for April 1st, 7PM to 8:30PM at 46-01 5th Street LIC. All are invited to attend and participate in planning LICCB's fast approaching 2010 paddling season. New volunteers are always especially welcome to meet us and get involved. Reminder, this weekend (March 26 thru 28th)is Paddlesport, the largest canoe & kayak show on the East Coast. The show features manufacturers of kayaks, canoes, accessories, sportswear, paddling clubs professional instruction and expeditions, as well as lectures and video and slide shows of paddling trips, expeditions and paddling techniques. Paddlesport [...]

In case you weren't able to make it to our 2010 fundraiser, here is video that was shown. Special thanks to Robert Dimaio for producing the video and Pete Seeger for taking time to promote our waterfront activities and the movement towards open water access for all.

The Long Island City Community Boathouse needs paddling photos, from any year, as soon as possible. Hallets Cove, Friday Night Chill Paddles, tours, special events, etc. Your photos might be chosen for promotional materials, inclusion in the slide show that will run through the evening of the annual fundraiser on March 11, and the website photo gallery. It's a great conversation kicker to be able to point to your photos overhead as they're enjoyed by 200+ people packing the house! Instead of emailing them, please send jpg's (ideally between 900x600 or larger) to the following web gallery: http://gallery.me.com/tribeofman/100080 Thanks!

Purchase your ticket in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96851 Tickets are $20. in advance / $25. at the door. The Long Island City Community Boathouse requests the pleasure of your company at our Spring Launch 2010 fundraiser party.  We'd love you to join us in driving off winter and bringing on the spring. Suggested donations, sponsorships and proceeds from raffle and silent auction will fund LICCB programs which enable increasing numbers of participants to safely enjoy the pleasures of paddling on our local waters of the East River,  Newtown Creek and Hallets Cove.      Party is set for the evening of Thursday, March 11th at The Foundry [...]

The New York Fire Department is sponsoring a free CPR program called "FDNY's CPR TO GO PROGRAM". This program is aimed at anyone interested in learning how to administer CPR or brush up on their skills. This program does not provide certification. From NYC.GOV: "The Department will offer CPR training to the public at both Department Facilities and participating New York Sports Club locations throughout the five boroughs. Everyone who completes the training will receive a free, transferable week-long pass to NYSC for you or a friend. The program is designed to teach you how to save your Family and Friends. The [...]

Three people have been nominated as candidates for Chairperson of Long Island City Community Boathouse. Two nominees have respectfully declined the nomination. Ted Gruber has accepted nomination and as such is the sole candidate for chairperson. In accordance with LICCB's parent Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, the election will be held on Thursday, December 10th 2009. Election The election will be held at the next boathouse meeting, which takes place on Thursday, December 10th 2009 from 7PM to 8:30PM, in the boathouse meeting space located at 46-01 5th St. on the second floor. Those eligible to participate in the election must have [...]

Nomination Process Nominations for LICCB Chairperson will be accepted by Joan Dunne via email jdunne@elliman.com from now through Sunday 11/22/2009, and must include the word "nomination" in the subject line of the email. People eligible to participate in the nomination process and the elections must have volunteered at least once with the LICCB in 2009 and must be at least 18 years of age. The nomination should state the person's name, contact information (email and phone number), a description of their volunteer activity with the group, why they would like to volunteer as Chairperson, and what they propose to do as [...]