Sunday August 4th – 9am to 12noon – Easy morning paddle from Hallets Cove Beach to Randalls Island – We meet on Vernon Blvd. south of 31st Ave, across the street from Chateau Le Woof. (Times above include orientation and prep, actual on water time approx. 100 minutes). No sign up needed for this trip.  Just show up on time and be ready to paddle.

Sunday August 4th – Hallets Cove Walkup Kayaking 12noon to 3pm – Paddlers of all ages are welcome! (Registration on site closes at 3pm. Paddling continues until everyone has had their turn.)
Volunteers are needed – Set up shift 10:30am to 2pm – Wrap up shift  1:30pm to 5pm. Please sign up here to let us know you will join us on Sunday. Even if you decide at the very last moment, you can just show up and announce that you’re here to help!

Sunday, August 4th – 3pm to 6:30pm – Moderate paddle from Hallets Cove Beach to Circumnavigate Roosevelt Island – We meet on Vernon Blvd. south of 31st Ave, across the street from Chateau Le Woof. (Times above include orientation and prep, actual on water time approx. 100 minutes). No sign up needed for this trip.  Just show up on time and be ready to paddle.

Saturday, August 10th – 10:30am to 6:15pm – Round Trip Paddle to the Bronx River and Back – Meet at Hallets Cove Beach on Vernon Blvd, south of 31st Ave and across from Chateau Le Woof in Astoria. (Times above include orientation and prep, actual on water time approx. 2 hours each way). No sign up needed for this trip.  Just show up on time and be ready to paddle. BYO lunch and hydration.

Sunday, August 11th – Hallets Cove Walkup Kayaking 11am to 2pm – Paddlers of all ages are welcome! (Registration on site closes at 3pm. Paddling continues until everyone has had their turn.)
Volunteers are needed – Set up shift 9:30am to 1pm – Wrap up shift  12:30pm to 4pm. Please sign up here to let us know you will join us on Sunday.

Saturday August 17th – Night Circumnavigation of Manhattan Island – This extraordinary trip is an LICCB tradition. It is absolutely not for everyone. Participants must have both adequate paddling skill and endurance for this all-nighter. Spots on this trip are for volunteers who have participated at least twice in our Hallets Cove events and/or in our work parties. Spots on this trip are limited.  Click here to request a seat on this trip!

Saturday, August 24th – 5am to 1pm – Urban Swim NYC Oyster Swim – Join the LIC Boathouse on a super early sunrise paddle trip on smooth, glassy water to shepherd swimmers around Governors Island.  Meet at the boathouse (4601 5th St in Long Island City) at 5am sharp. After the swim, we will land for a pit stop before paddling back to Queens. This event is for kayakers with moderate experience. After this event, participants will enjoy complimentary brunch at the boathouse.
First – Please register with Urban Swim
Second – Sign up here to request a spot with LICCB!

Sunday, August 25th – 11am to 2pm – Hallets Walkup Kayaking – Paddlers of all ages are welcome! (Registration on site closes at 2pm. Paddling continues until everyone has had their turn.)
Volunteers are needed – Set up shift 9:30am to 1pm – Wrap up shift 12:30pm to 4pm. Please sign up here to let us know you will join us on Sunday

 

River Trip FAQs
Bring water, snacks, sun protection. Wear comfortable, loose clothing that you don’t mind getting wet and sandy (not cotton).   Active volunteers have priority. Capacity is limited.  Seating on a first come basis.  Adults only, no minors on these river trips.