Howdy, Human-Powered Watercraft Enthusiasts!

We had a great time the other night at the LIC Bar, good company, excellent conversations, mixing and mingling!  All kinds of exciting developments are in the works for the LICCB on the waterfront and along the NYC waterways this season and beyond.

We are looking to enhance every aspect of our operations for safety, fun, and ever increasing access to enjoyment on the water.

In light of this aim, we are participating even more in coalition building with other local groups, such as the fast-developing North Brooklyn Boat Club headed up by Dewey Thompson, along with our established alliance partners, among them the Village Community Boathouse, Red Hook Boaters,  Downtown Community Boathouse, and others.

Mayor Bloomburg has been quoted as calling the waterways “our 6th borough” and has been proactive in soliciting input for the future of the NYC water environment.  LICCB and other groups are poised to participate in shaping the Floating World, so to speak!

Stay tuned for further developments, including how you can get involved.  We are always on a talent search–writers, teachers, artists, yeomen and salty dogs welcome!

Thanks to all who participated the other night at LIC Bar, thanks to LIC Bar and to Wesley Miller for arranging delicious snacks for us, and a big special thanks to Kathryn Cervino of the Coastal Preservation Network for a generous contribution to the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, our parent organization!  That was great Kathryn!

Coastal Preservation Network is hosting an event in MacNeil Park in College Point on Saturday May 21st, in which LICCB is participating, take a look at the details on the website:

http://coastalpreservation.org

Further announcements on how to be a part of this exciting event are coming, and here are some other dates to keep in mind:

Wednesday April 20 at 7pm, General Membership Meeting of the LICCB, LIC area location TBA

Tuesday April 26 at the boathouse 46-01 5th St in LIC, a spruce up the fleet effort with volunteers from the Friends Seminary

Sunday May 8 and Sunday May 15, 2011 season Volunteer Readiness Events, location and time TBA

Sunday May 22, 2011 Season Opener at Hallet’s Cove!  Walk up paddling!  Come on down!

Saturday July 16,  City of Water Day on Governor’s Island, with overnight camping for paddlers who come by kayak or canoe!  (How many opportunities do you get to camp out legally in NYC?)

Thanks to all for all you do, looking forward to seeing you on the water this season.

Best,

Victoria Olson, Beach-Chair LICCB 2011