POSTPONED: Hello Boats! Get to know a handful of vessels dedicated to the Hudson River

6/23 Update: Hello Boats has been postponed, and will not take place on June 26 as planned. Keep an eye out for a new date later this summer.

———————————-

Join us for a rare and exciting riverside gathering featuring four iconic vessels with a purpose, The Bob Boyle, Apollonia, Clearwater and M/V Haendel for a special evening of exploration, education, and celebration on the Hudson River. Bring a picnic, enjoy the riverfront, and tour the boats, and explore the unique efforts of each vessel and organization. Free and family-friendly (ages 5+).

About the boats:

Apollonia
Launched in 2020, the schooner Apollonia is bringing sail freight back to the Hudson River, channeling the power of wind, tide, muscle, and traditional knowledge to move locally-sourced, shelf-stable products.  With each voyage, the Apolloina and crew create new connections across diverse riverfront communities and work toward a more resilient future.

The Bob Boyle
Launched in 2024, the Bob Boyle is Riverkeeper’s newest boat and scientific research vessel, allowing for the expansion of the organization’s river-wide water quality monitoring program. The Boyle is named for Riverkeeper founder, Robert H. Boyle (1928-2017), an investigative journalist, avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and author.

Clearwater
Launched in 1969, the sloop Clearwater is recognized as America’s Environmental Flagship. Over its nearly 60 years on the Hudson River over half a million students, families, advocates, and community members have ventured aboard the Clearwater to experience the river first-hand, learning about and taking action to protect the Hudson River.

Haendel
Built in 1965, Haendel was originally a survey boat for the US Army Corp of Engineers. She has lived many lives (including being owned by the state of VT!) and now works as a ferry and sightseeing boat connecting the river communities of Hudson, Athens, Catskill and Coxsackie.