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July 4 Sail250 Parade of Tall Ship in NYNJ Harbor
July 4 @ 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
| $250
Clearwater sailing in Operation 1976 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the United States.
Photo: Nick DeWolf
When: 5:45am – 2pm Saturday, July 4, 2026
Where: PortSide NewYork in Red Hook, Brooklyn TO 79th Street Boat Basin, Manhattan (ONE WAY)
Boarding Location: Portside NewYork, Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 – map
Disembark Location: 79th Street Boat Basin, 79 Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10024 – map
Duration: 8 hours
Capacity 25
Tickets: $250 – purchase tickets
Clearwater is participating in the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships, which brings together tall ships from the US and around the world on Saturday, July 4. The parade will begin at the Verazzo Bridge at 9:30am on July 4 and sail to the George Washington Bridge, and Clearwater will act as an escort to Esmeralda, a tall ship of the Chilean Navy. Clearwater will be taking 25 passengers for the parade, boarding at PortSide NewYork in Atlantic Basin in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and disembarking at the 79th Street Boat Basin.
Passengers must arrive at PortSide NewYork in Atlantic Basin by 5:45am ahead of a 6:10am departure. Approximate disembarking time is 2pm depending on conditions at 79th Street Boat Basin in Manhattan, and passengers should expect to be onboard for 8 hours. Light breakfast and light lunch 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.