Midsummer greetings everyone. LIC Community Boathouse has a full day of waterborne fun planned for this Sunday, August 19th and it appears that the weather will be perfect for it. A morning, afternoon and an evening paddle have just been posted on the calendar and all are now available for request at LICboathouse.org. The morning trip is a Circumnavigation of Roosevelt Island, 4 miles with tidal assist all the way around. The other two trips are both one way, a noon trip to Manhattan, and a sunset paddle back to LIC from Manhattan. These two trips are designed to facilitate an afternoon walk-up program at [...]

The Hallets Cove walk-up paddling program is CANCELED for Saturday Aug 11th due to Friday's rainfall, forecast of more thunderstorms Saturday, and related concerns over water quality. Health and safety of our guests and volunteers is top priority.  With increased awareness of potential risks posed by poor water quality, we aim to be extra conscientious about activities undertaken by LICCB.  We regret any inconvenience. Please pass the word to friends and associates who may have been planning to participate.