For 20 years, the LIC Community Boathouse has been offering free and thrilling kayaking experiences for everyone in NYC !

Upcoming events

Saturday April 19th, 2025 - 11am to 4pm - First Aid and CPR Class for Mariners - This event takes place at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse at 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Click here to register for the CPR class.  More volunteers with CPR training are needed to assist on our fun river trips. Interested people, please respond to this newsletter to express your interest in this opportunity.

Saturday May 31st, 2025 - 12noon to 5pm - LIC Springs! - This street festival and tabling event has become an annual Long Island City tradition. The fair takes place along Vernon Boulevard and is a great opportunity to spread the word about the LIC Boathouse and to recruit new volunteers. The volunteer sign up is coming soon!

Saturday May 31st, 2025 - 1pm to 4pm - LICCB and Coast Preservation Network present FREE public kayaking at Hermon MacNeil Park - Volunteers can meet at the boathouse at 4601 5th street in Long Island City or at the Hermon MacNeil Park at Poppenhusen Ave and College Place. The volunteer sign up is coming soon!

Saturday June 7th, 2025 - 9am - Hunters Point Parks Annual Waterfront 5k - click here to register for the run and for details.

Thursday June 26th, 2025 - Astoria Fireworks Paddle Trip - Save the Date! - Details to be announced.

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LIC Community Boathouse
46-01 5th St.
Long Island City, NY 11101