Upcoming events

Friday May 2nd, 2025 - 7pm to 8:15pm - In Person Volunteers Meeting  - This event takes place at the LIC Community Boathouse at 4601 5th Street in Long Island City, Queens.  New volunteers are welcome! Doors open at 6:30pm for snacks while they last.

Saturday May 17th, 2025 - 12noon to 4pm - Sebago Invitational Season Opener and BBQ - This event kicks off the paddling season! Join us to try out different paddling and rowing vessels.  The outdoor party takes place at Sebago Canoe Club - Paerdegat Basin in Canarsie, Brooklyn.  Respond to this newsletter to let us know if you're joining us and if you need a ride or can offer a ride!

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. Click here to sign up to volunteer at the LIC Springs event!

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. Click here to sign up to volunteer at the LICCB-CPN Free Community Walkup Kayaking event!

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.