Latest Clearwater Blog Posts
The Great Hudson River Revival Wedding Cake
Back when Revival was at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, the Site Crew had an encampment back in the weeds behind the college's maintenance buildings. A big tent with several picnic benches end-to-end, a field kitchen, 2 refrigerators, and a kegerator (a keg of [...]
New York State Bans CO2 Fracking
We are thrilled to share Governor Kathy Hochul signed A8866/S8357 on Saturday night, banning the use of CO2 for fracking! The bills expanded the existing NYS fracking ban to prevent CO2 fracking in addition to hydrofracking. A8866/S8357 were sponsored and championed by Assemblymember Anna Kelles [...]
Clearwater Derailed My Life
Clearwater derailed my life. Ask anyone who knows me. When I stepped aboard for the first time in June of 2023, I had just finished my first year at Mount Holyoke College. I had a clear path that included 4 years straight at a [...]
Full Circle on the River
I first sailed on Clearwater in 2019 on a field trip with my AP Environmental Science class. I was familiar with Clearwater from my upbringing in the Hudson Valley, but while aboard, I became so fascinated by the lifestyle and work of the crew [...]
The Practical Navigator Captain’s Course: January 6 – 10, 2025
The Practical Navigator Captain's Course Cost: $600 - Register to participate Location: Clearwater’s office in Beacon, NY When: January 6 to January 10, 2025, from 8:00 to 5:00 with a break for lunch. We are expanding our educational and outreach programs taking place outside of [...]
Sailing Season Reflections from Captain Rory Kane
Photo: Carl Rickard A couple of weeks back, Clearwater completed her 55th sailing season and I finished my 12th season on board. Since launching in 1969, over half a million students, community members, advocates, and musicians have sailed with us experiencing the [...]