About
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LB & BC is a West-Kingston water sports club for Kayak (SurfSki), SUP, Rowing and other water sport activities for all ages. Through a partnership with the City of Kingston we are located at the far west end of Rotary Park between the water and the dog park. With a United Way grant and club operations we have built a permanent pier and dock that has enhanced public access to the water. There is an Accessible Kayak Launch funded by the Rotary Club of Kingston and Frontenac for members of the public who require some additional stability and support to launch their boats. We also provide limited outdoor storage space for members of the public who would like to store their boats nearer to the water.
The Limestone Boat & Board Club was incorporated as a not for profit in 2015 and until summer of 2019 was housed and operated from behind the Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Royal Canadian Legion #631 at the base of Collins Bay road. Our thanks and appreciation is extended to this service branch for their continued support of the community of Greater Kingston and the LB&BC.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN AND READ ABOUT OUR MOVE TO ROTARY PARK ON THE
SOUTH SHORE OF COLLINS BAY
History
Limestone Boat & Board Club was founded in 2015 by a collection of avid water sports enthusiasts who wanted to provide greater access and programming to the community. The first President of the LBBC was Brad Brennan. A rower at the Kingston Rowing Club and Queens University Brad competed in rowing before turning to the support of rowers and paddlers. He still enjoys rowing, coaching SUP classes and paddling as part of the LBBC Spearhead Marathon Racing Team.
Our founding directors have a love of all activities on the water along with safety and physical education for our community led to the development of the LB&BC as a place to learn new skill sets while pioneering the sport of Surfski kayaking and SUP as well as open water and float water rowing as a means for general physical fitness, recreational activity and development (FUN) to competitive (ALSO FUN) racing activities with competitive clubs in Kingston. In order to spread the joy of physical activity and build the sport of rowing and paddling in Kingston the use of simple and safe equipment (SUP Board and SurfSkis) were utilized so that community members may be able to learn the basics of rowing and paddling and progress as they see fit and can progress to compete or participate in traditional Rowing and Kayaking. The later addition of a fleet of kayaks and surf skis by an Ontario Community Recreation Grant developed a full program for progression from easy to paddle recreational sit-on-top kayaks to fast surfskis. Our close relationship with the Sydenham Lake Canoe and Kayak Club offers further pathways for athletes to progress to competition levels with Canoe Kayak Canada.
A dedicated volunteer group of board members, coaches and supporters had made the LB&BC a creative and vibrant part of the waterfront community where many types of sports can be tried at the grassroots and recreational levels and can be progressed to find the best level for the individual athlete from Active For Life to High Performance.
Our activities align with Rowing Canada and Canoe/Kayak Canada's Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) strategy to increase the physical fitness, competitive results and the wellbeing of Canadians in watersports. Working with Paddle Canada as a leader in recreational Paddling in Canada we created a multi-sport grassroots hub for the Kingston community to develop healthy active Canadians for life.
Current Board of Directors: Brad Brennan, A.J. Venter, David Casson, Helen Parfitt and Ryan Slate.
LBBC Mission Statement:
The Limestone Boat & Board Club was incorporated as a not for profit in 2015 and until summer of 2019 was housed and operated from behind the Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Royal Canadian Legion #631 at the base of Collins Bay road. Our thanks and appreciation is extended to this service branch for their continued support of the community of Greater Kingston and the LB&BC.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN AND READ ABOUT OUR MOVE TO ROTARY PARK ON THE
SOUTH SHORE OF COLLINS BAY
History
Limestone Boat & Board Club was founded in 2015 by a collection of avid water sports enthusiasts who wanted to provide greater access and programming to the community. The first President of the LBBC was Brad Brennan. A rower at the Kingston Rowing Club and Queens University Brad competed in rowing before turning to the support of rowers and paddlers. He still enjoys rowing, coaching SUP classes and paddling as part of the LBBC Spearhead Marathon Racing Team.
Our founding directors have a love of all activities on the water along with safety and physical education for our community led to the development of the LB&BC as a place to learn new skill sets while pioneering the sport of Surfski kayaking and SUP as well as open water and float water rowing as a means for general physical fitness, recreational activity and development (FUN) to competitive (ALSO FUN) racing activities with competitive clubs in Kingston. In order to spread the joy of physical activity and build the sport of rowing and paddling in Kingston the use of simple and safe equipment (SUP Board and SurfSkis) were utilized so that community members may be able to learn the basics of rowing and paddling and progress as they see fit and can progress to compete or participate in traditional Rowing and Kayaking. The later addition of a fleet of kayaks and surf skis by an Ontario Community Recreation Grant developed a full program for progression from easy to paddle recreational sit-on-top kayaks to fast surfskis. Our close relationship with the Sydenham Lake Canoe and Kayak Club offers further pathways for athletes to progress to competition levels with Canoe Kayak Canada.
A dedicated volunteer group of board members, coaches and supporters had made the LB&BC a creative and vibrant part of the waterfront community where many types of sports can be tried at the grassroots and recreational levels and can be progressed to find the best level for the individual athlete from Active For Life to High Performance.
Our activities align with Rowing Canada and Canoe/Kayak Canada's Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) strategy to increase the physical fitness, competitive results and the wellbeing of Canadians in watersports. Working with Paddle Canada as a leader in recreational Paddling in Canada we created a multi-sport grassroots hub for the Kingston community to develop healthy active Canadians for life.
Current Board of Directors: Brad Brennan, A.J. Venter, David Casson, Helen Parfitt and Ryan Slate.
LBBC Mission Statement:
- To enhance the availability and safety of water activities in the Kingston community by providing learning programs with a focus for children and adults on and around the water.
- Provide a venue for small boat training and safety support for paddling, SUP and rowing in Collins Bay providing safety support, secure storage facility and launching dock.
- To facilitate, encourage and support further athlete development in sport at the Kingston Rowing Club and Sydenham Lake Canoe Club competitive programs.
- Facilitate, encourage and support safe participation in water activities for youth and adults in the Kingston area through instruction and activities to build skills, knowledge and activity participation.
- Provide location for competitive and recreational instruction in the sports of SUP, paddling and rowing.
- Cooperate with local elementary & secondary schools and youth organizations to provide a location for water activities and education like rowing teams and safety programs.
- Provide a pathway for Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) in cooperation with the Kingston Rowing Club and Sydenham Lake Canoe Club.
- FUNdamentals (6-8yrs old) – Introduces fundamental movement skills and builds overall motor skills.
- Learn to Train (9-12yrs old) – Establishes overall sport skills as well as water-sense and basic boat handling skills.
- Train to Train (12-16 yrs old) – Builds general endurance, speed and strength while learning technique.
- Active for Life (all ages) – Encourages participants to remain active through rowing, either competitively or recreationally, for life.
The move to Rotary Park - Commitment to improving access to sport and recreation
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December 2020-March 2021
Construction of the gravel small boat launch and shore works as well as the completion of the headwall and path to the Pier. In-water and shore works will be completed by the spring to connect the pier to the asphalt pathways and the concrete headwall will secure the pathways from water damage. The gravel small craft launch is provided for launching canoes and other non- motorized craft and to make it safer and more environmentally friendly for the club safety boats and sailing craft to be launched and recovered. This provides a nice, safe access point for the club and community to walk into the water to launch from.
**REMEMBER TO WATCH FOR ZEBRA MUSSELS ALL THROUGHOUT THE COLLINS BAY WATERFRONT
May, 2020
Construction of the Pier and floating public dock were completed by Inner Harbour Marine. Our new base dock and Pier allows for the attachment of the Accessible Kayak Launch provided by the Rotary Club of Kingston as well as our low floating club dock and floating docks for our coach and safety boats.
ROTARY PARK PLANS IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF KINGSTON - TIMELINE
More information and complete plans and files are found at the links and documents provided
Final proposed plans for Rotary Park Saturday, September 1, 2018
Following a very well attended open house, the attached PDF shows the proposed schematics, maps and locations of park improvements including docks and new club building.
Detailed park plans and correspondence.
Overall Park Conceptual Plan.pdf
Detailed Park Plan.pdf
City of Kingston Correspondence
City of Kingston Motion Passed.pdf
AUGUST 1, 2018
Open Houseat Rotary ParkWednesday, August 1, 2018We are having our open house at the pavilion in Rotary Park from 6pm-8pm. Come to join us as we share our proposed design for the park as well as the docks and building we are putting in!
It's Underway! Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Land use agreement underway!
It official! It was formally passed for us to enter a land use agreement for use of the waterfront at Rotary Park. We are also allowed to apply for grants towards the project.
We will be working closely with the city to enhance the park and create a great public space for the future.
We will keep you updated on future plans!!
Approved! Tuesday, April 17, 2018
City council unanimously approved report 44 and we are embarking on a land use agreement and fundraising campaign for establishing the club in Rotary Park.
Thank you to all our public support and the work of city staff in bringing this report forward with planning and care. We hope to launch our GoFundMe campaign shortly.
Update: Report to council PASSED!
We enter into design and building of an improved Rotary Park. This moves the Rotary Park master plan from 15-20 years on the waterfront to an immediate development when the LBBC completes its design consultation and fundraising for our portion of the project.
This represents a total of approximately $500,000 in upgrades to Rotary Park plus boathouse. There are also basic outlines and maps included in the report.
City Council Report on New Location Partnership Monday, April 2, 2018
We are very excited that the Parks and Recreation committee of the City of Kingston unanimously supported a report that will be brought to City council regarding a proposed partnership of the LB&BC in Rotary Park. The report will be discussed at the 7:30pm meeting on April 17 at City Hall.
Questions or comments please email LB&BC
full report at the the link below.
Construction of the gravel small boat launch and shore works as well as the completion of the headwall and path to the Pier. In-water and shore works will be completed by the spring to connect the pier to the asphalt pathways and the concrete headwall will secure the pathways from water damage. The gravel small craft launch is provided for launching canoes and other non- motorized craft and to make it safer and more environmentally friendly for the club safety boats and sailing craft to be launched and recovered. This provides a nice, safe access point for the club and community to walk into the water to launch from.
**REMEMBER TO WATCH FOR ZEBRA MUSSELS ALL THROUGHOUT THE COLLINS BAY WATERFRONT
May, 2020
Construction of the Pier and floating public dock were completed by Inner Harbour Marine. Our new base dock and Pier allows for the attachment of the Accessible Kayak Launch provided by the Rotary Club of Kingston as well as our low floating club dock and floating docks for our coach and safety boats.
ROTARY PARK PLANS IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF KINGSTON - TIMELINE
More information and complete plans and files are found at the links and documents provided
Final proposed plans for Rotary Park Saturday, September 1, 2018
Following a very well attended open house, the attached PDF shows the proposed schematics, maps and locations of park improvements including docks and new club building.
Detailed park plans and correspondence.
Overall Park Conceptual Plan.pdf
Detailed Park Plan.pdf
City of Kingston Correspondence
City of Kingston Motion Passed.pdf
AUGUST 1, 2018
Open Houseat Rotary ParkWednesday, August 1, 2018We are having our open house at the pavilion in Rotary Park from 6pm-8pm. Come to join us as we share our proposed design for the park as well as the docks and building we are putting in!
It's Underway! Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Land use agreement underway!
It official! It was formally passed for us to enter a land use agreement for use of the waterfront at Rotary Park. We are also allowed to apply for grants towards the project.
We will be working closely with the city to enhance the park and create a great public space for the future.
We will keep you updated on future plans!!
Approved! Tuesday, April 17, 2018
City council unanimously approved report 44 and we are embarking on a land use agreement and fundraising campaign for establishing the club in Rotary Park.
Thank you to all our public support and the work of city staff in bringing this report forward with planning and care. We hope to launch our GoFundMe campaign shortly.
Update: Report to council PASSED!
We enter into design and building of an improved Rotary Park. This moves the Rotary Park master plan from 15-20 years on the waterfront to an immediate development when the LBBC completes its design consultation and fundraising for our portion of the project.
This represents a total of approximately $500,000 in upgrades to Rotary Park plus boathouse. There are also basic outlines and maps included in the report.
City Council Report on New Location Partnership Monday, April 2, 2018
We are very excited that the Parks and Recreation committee of the City of Kingston unanimously supported a report that will be brought to City council regarding a proposed partnership of the LB&BC in Rotary Park. The report will be discussed at the 7:30pm meeting on April 17 at City Hall.
Questions or comments please email LB&BC
full report at the the link below.
Get in Touch
e: info@limestonebbc.com
p: 6135396334 (cell) B. Brennan - Club President
Rotary Park Kingston
1285 Coverdale Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 8X7
Follow the path along the water to our docks or walk to the green space between the dog park and the water
p: 6135396334 (cell) B. Brennan - Club President
Rotary Park Kingston
1285 Coverdale Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 8X7
Follow the path along the water to our docks or walk to the green space between the dog park and the water
