Ahoy'all!
Our 2008 long tour season begins this weekend!
Our Hallets Cove walk-up paddle program has been booming this season, with
over 170 outings in only three weeks. We anticipate that our tour programs
will be greeted with equal enthusiasm.
Please keep in mind that the LIC Community Boathouse is staffed entirely by
volunteers and is financed by sponsors. If you can help, or you can connect
us with a sponsor, you'll be rendering a great service to western Queens,
harbor/estuary ecology, and youth development.
As always, we provide a public fleet of boats, paddles, and life jackets.
Always dress to get wet, and bring a dry change to evening programs.
To amplify the NYC wonder of your outing, make sure you check out the
creative richness of our two launch points of Anable Cove and Hallets Cove,
home to Jeffrey Dietch's LIC gallery (
http://www.dietch.com ) and
Socrates Sculpture Park (
http://www.socratessculpturepark.org )!
June 13
Friday Night Chill Paddle (Lucky Edition)
What: A relaxing trip to view the sunset, Manhattan skyline, and local
sights. Tidal currents will determine "float plans" each week, and some
trips will be more strenuous than others. Some possible rest stops and
on-water pause points include the Newtown Creek, Hallets Cove, and East
River State Park.
When: Assemble at 6PM, launch before 7PM. Return by 9PM.
How: Email
licboathouse@gmail.com to reserve a place with CHILL in subject
line by June 11. If we're overbooked, a lottery will decide at the end of
June 12 who gets to participate in the trip. You will be notified by email
if you have a seat on the trip. If you are not notified, assume you'll need
to try for another Friday. You may come down in case of a vacancy, but we
offer no guarantees.
Who: Twelve adults over 18 years old who know how to swim and have kayaked a
little. We strongly recommend that novices try our boats in Hallets Cove on
a Sunday before undertaking any of the open water trips.
Monica Schroeder is the director of this program. She and other veteran
volunteers will accompany public participants, who would be wise to defer to
the wisdom of their experience in these waters and vessel traffic. Stay
close to the group for safety.
Where: The LIC Community Boathouse is on Anable Cove, at the end of
44thDrive in Hunters Point. Look for our banner on the gate on the
south side of
the street. We're inside the Jeffrey Dietch (
http://www.deitch.com/ )
gallery's brightly painted building.
June 14
Dumbo Brunch Paddle
What: A fun and exciting outing to one of New York City's most beautiful
urban settings, made famous by numerous films and television shows. Dumbo
boasts a thriving arts scene and top-rated eateries include Bubby's Pie
Company, Grimaldi's Pizza, Jacques Torres Chocolate, and Brooklyn Ice Cream
Factory. Eat inside, or be responsible with garbage in the beautiful park.
When: Assemble at 10AM, launch 1030AM. Return by 5PM.
How: Email
licboathouse@gmail.com to reserve a place with DUMBO BRUNCH in
subject line by June 12. If we're overbooked, a lottery will decide at start
of Friday who gets to participate in the trip. You will be notified by email
Friday morning if you have a seat on the trip. If you're not notified,
assume you'll need to try for another Saturday. You may come down in case of
a vacancy, but we offer no guarantees.
Who: Twelve adults over 18 years old who know how to swim and have kayaked a
little. We strongly recommend that novices try our boats in Hallets Cove on
a Sunday before undertaking any of the open water trips.
Ted Gruber is coordinating this trip. He and other veteran volunteers will
accompany public participants, who would be wise to defer to the wisdom of
their experience in these waters and vessel traffic. Stay close to the group
for safety.
Where: The LIC Community Boathouse is on Anable Cove, at the end of
44thDrive in Hunters Point. Look for our banner on the gate on the
south side of
the street. We're inside the Jeffrey Dietch (
http://www.deitch.com/ )
gallery's brightly painted building.
June 14
"Mulberry Night" Paddle
What: A cruise up the east channel of the East River, through Hell Gate, and
up to the west side of Randalls Island, where mulberries should be ripe.
We've nicknamed this place, "Mulberry Coast." This trip will be featured on
Nature Calendar (
http://www.naturecalendar.com ). Feel free to bring any
food in a secure container you think will keep for the trip and mix well
with berries. Also, bring a sheet or tarp to spread on the ground to gather
berries after we shake branches and a container to bring some home. The
return trip will take us through sunset and potentially into nightfall.
Imagine drifting back along the east channel with berry-stained fingers in
the purple night.
When: Assemble at 5PM, launch at 6PM. Return by 9PM.
How: Email
licboathouse@gmail.com to reserve a place with MULBERRY COAST in
subject line by June 12. If we're overbooked, a lottery will decide at the
start of June 13 who gets to participate in the trip. You will be notified
by email on Friday morning if you have a seat on the trip. If you're not
notified, assume you'll need to try for another trip. You may come down in
case of a vacancy, but we offer no guarantees.
Who: Twelve adults over 18 years old who know how to swim and have kayaked a
little. We strongly recommend that novices try our boats in Hallets Cove on
a Sunday before undertaking any of the open water trips.
Erik Baard is coordinating this trip. He and other veteran volunteers will
accompany public participants, who would be wise to defer to the wisdom of
their experience in these waters and vessel traffic. Stay close to the group
for safety.
Where: The LIC Community Boathouse is on Anable Cove, at the end of
44thDrive in Hunters Point. Look for our banner on the gate on the
south side of
the street. We're inside the Jeffrey Dietch (
http://www.deitch.com/ )
gallery's brightly painted building.
June 15
Hallets Cove Walk-Up Paddles
What: A comfortable introduction to kayaking for all ages in the relatively
protected waters of Hallets Cove. The views of Blackwell Lighthouse and
Manhattan are wonderful, the company on the little beach is great, and it's
always cooler on the water! Help us clean the beach if the community spirit
moves you, which we certainly hope it will. Dress to get wet, and feel free
to bring a beach blanket.
When: From 1PM until 5PM, with the last paddlers sent out at about 445PM.
How: Just show up!
Who: You! We strongly recommend that you know how to swim, but novices can
be kept in standing depths near shore. All must wear life jackets.
Ted Gruber and Tanya Elder are coordinating this program. They are other
veteran volunteers will be a resource for public participants on the beach
and the water, and the public would be wise to defer to the wisdom of their
experience.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park's (
http://www.socratessculpturepark.org )
beach at Hallets Cove, where 31st Avenue intersects Vernon Boulevard. Look
for our banner and a wooden staircase over the retaining wall.
We look forward to sharing fun times with you!
Salty regards,
The Crew
Welcome to the LIC Community Boathouse's website. Thanks to volunteers, LIC businesses, and harbor friends like the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, we provide free kayaking, canoeing, and educational programs on the East River.
