Sail the Hudson River on Historic Tall Ships Sloop Clearwater and Schooner Mystic Whaler Welcome Aboard!

Built of traditional plank-on-frame wooden construction, the sloop Clearwater is 75 feet in length on deck, 25 feet in beam and can hold up to 70 tons of cargo. The sloop rig consists of a single mast and fidded topmast which together rise to a height of 108 feet, a 65-foot long main boom and a 28-feet long bowsprit. The Mystic Whaler is a traditionally rigged 110-foot schooner, built in 1967 as a tribute to the coastal trading schooners that plied New England's waters a century ago.         Sail Calendar   Want a unique experience on the Hudson River?   Then set sail with sloop Clearwater—the flagship of America’s environmental movement. There’s no better way to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the river!   You, your friends and family are invited to board this remarkable vessel for 3-hour Public Sails on select dates from April to October. Small groups bookings also available.   Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard working replica19th century sailing vessels that once traveled up and down the Hudson. View the region’s beautiful vistas and historic landmarks from a new perspective. Learn more about the river’s environmental concerns. All sails include time to relax and enjoy the journey—carry-on food and beverages are permitted.   Limited sails are also available on our sister tall ship, the schooner Mystic Whaler.   Make plans now to stand beside the crew of an authentic tall ship and learn more about the Hudson, its place in American history and how a grassroots group of volunteers fought against the pollution of our natural resources. All 3-hour sails cast off and return to the same dock. To book passage on the sloop Clearwater and the schooner Mystic Whaler: Call 1-800-67-SLOOP x107, or email sailcoord@clearwater.org Prices Non-member Adults: $50 Clearwater Members: $35 Children (12 years of age and under) $15

 
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Public Sail Schedule: Spring/Summer 2009
 

Clearwater   April: Saturday, 04/25   10-1   Beacon May: Saturday, 05/02   3-6   Piermont Saturday, 05/23   5-8   79th Street Monday, 05/25- Memorial Day!   10-1 & 3-6   79th Street Saturday, 05/30   6-9   79th Street June: Saturday, 06/20 & Sunday, 06/21: Public Sails, Great Hudson River Revival Sunday, 06/28   5-8   Kingston July: Sunday, 07/05   2-5   Piermont Saturday, 07/11   5-8   Poughkeepsie Saturday, 07/25   6-9   79th Street Sunday, 07/26   2-5   79th Street August: Saturday, 08/01   3-6   Red Hook Sunday, 08/16   4-7   Beacon Wednesday, 08/19   6-9   79th Street Saturday, 08/22 4-7   Yonkers Wednesday, 08/26   6-9   Verplanck Friday, 08/28   6-9   West Point Mystic Whaler   Saturday, 05/23 & Sunday, 05/24: Special 5-hour sails from West Point (all information and reservations through: 1-800-697-8420 or info@mysticwhaler.com) Saturday, 05/30   10-1   Beacon Sunday, 06/14   Strawberry Festival   6-9   Beacon Saturday, 06/20 & Sunday, 06/21: Public Sails, Great Hudson River Revival

All fees are payable in advance, final and refundable only if Clearwater must cancel.   If you are unable to make your scheduled sail, we ask that you please notify the Clearwater office as soon as possible so that another guest may sail in your place. When possible, a reservation may be rescheduled for another date within the same sailing season.   A good time can be had onboard even if the weather is not perfect. Clearwater sails under most weather conditions. If you have any questions about your sail, please call 845-454-7673 x107, weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Please note that food and beverages (including beer and wine—but no hard alcohol) are permitted on board. All sails are subject to change without notice. Educational Sails - Bring your class or group onboard for our “Classroom of the Waves” program. In addition to learning about the boat, students will be introduced to the history, ecology, and biology of the Hudson River.   Private Charters - Sails on both the Clearwater and Mystic Whaler are available for private parties, weddings and gatherings. Take your friends and family or employees on a trip back to the time of working riverboats. It’s fun for all ages!