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July 3 Sail250 Parade of Class B Tall Ships in the East River
July 3 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
| $250
Clearwater sailing in Operation 1976 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the United States.
Photo: Nick DeWolf
When: 10:30am – 4pm Friday, July 3, 2026
Where: PortSide NewYork, Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 – view map (Departure/return)
Duration: 8 hours
Capacity 25
Tickets: $250 – purchase tickets
Clearwater is participating in the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail: Class B Tall Ships on Friday, July 3, showcasing mid-sized traditionally-rigged boats. The parade will occur in the East River and sail toward New York Harbor beginning at 1pm. Clearwater will be taking 25 passengers for the parade, boarding at PortSide NewYork in Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn, transiting up to the starting line, and disembarking passengers at PortSide NewYork.
Passengers must arrive at PortSide NewYork by 10:30am on Friday, July 3, ahead of an 11am departure. At the parade’s conclusion, Clearwater will return to Atlantic Basin, and passengers will disembark at PortSide NewYork at approximately 4pm, depending on conditions, and passengers should expect to be onboard for 5 hours. A light lunch and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. Passengers are welcome to bring additional refreshments, including beer and wine. Hard-sided coolers and glass are prohibited. Alcohol consumption onboard is at the discretion of the captain.
Shade is limited on the Clearwater, and we advise dressing accordingly for the weather in light layers and bringing sunscreen, a hat, and a full reusable water bottle. Rustic bathroom facilities are available below deck and can be accessed by a ladder.
Information on getting to PortSide NewYork
In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we will notify ticket holders regarding cancellation or rescheduling plans. As a member-supported non-profit, our work is made possible by our donors and supporters. In the event of a cancellation, we hope you will strongly consider converting your ticket refund into a donation to Clearwater.