Sail the Hudson River aboard America’s Environmental Flagship

The brainchild of folksinger and river advocate Pete Seeger, sloop Clearwater is a nationally-recognized symbol of environmental awareness and a floating classroom to inspire tomorrow’s environmental leaders. Enjoy the Hudson River Valley’s beautiful vistas and historic landmarks from aboard a majestic 106’ tall ship. Learn about the Hudson River, its place in American history, and how a grassroots group of volunteers fought to save it.

Public Sails
Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the river aboard an historic tall ship. ==>		 Educational Group Sails
We bring to life history, biology and environmental science for your school or educational group. ==>		 Private and Corporate Charters
Make your next special event unforgettable while supporting Clearwater’s environmental education programs. ==>		 Apprenticeships, Internships, and Volunteers
Ready for a real change? Learn about environmental action, teaching, sailing and the arts aboard the Clearwater. ==>

Clearwater’s sailing season runs from early April through mid-November, docking at numerous sites along the Hudson River, New York Harbor and western Long Island Sound. A basic sail program is three hours long, with 5-hour sails and extended programs also available. A sail can accommodate up to fifty participants and typically include:
  • Dockside orientation before departure
  • Set otter trawl to gather specimens for the fish tank
  • Call for all hands to the halyards to help hoist the sails
  • Learning stations that include fish, invertebrates, water chemistry, ecological principals, steering, sailing, navigation and more
  • Clearwater’s history and mission
  • A moment of silence and reflection
  • Music by the crew and sing-a-longs