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Clearwater 2016 Gala Photo Gallery

November 21st, 2016|Comments Off on Clearwater 2016 Gala Photo Gallery

Many Thanks to all who attended and supported Clearwater's Second Annual Gala: Captain's Tables. We are honored to have had twenty-one of the sloop's past and present captains and Captain Jean Wort together for a [...]

“It is Only a Matter of Time before a More Serious Problem Occurs”

November 11th, 2016|Comments Off on “It is Only a Matter of Time before a More Serious Problem Occurs”

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater weighs in on Tuesday’s Fire at Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant BEACON, NY – Tuesday's electrical fire on a cable running between Indian Point's two reactors “is another of several emergency events [...]

Clearwater Festival is Back!

November 10th, 2016|Comments Off on Clearwater Festival is Back!

After a one year hiatus to restore the iconic Hudson River sloop Clearwater, the festival will return to Croton Point Park on June 17-18, 2017! BEACON, NY –Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is pleased to announce [...]

Thank You for Another Incredible Season!

November 3rd, 2016|Comments Off on Thank You for Another Incredible Season!

The Mystic Whaler and On-land programs led the charge on River education this spring, with a packed spring season full of programs bringing kids to the Hudson from Kingston to New York City. We brought [...]

Clearwater Board President Comments on Anchorage Proposal

October 21st, 2016|Comments Off on Clearwater Board President Comments on Anchorage Proposal

Comments submitted by Betsy Garthwaite Representing Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Presented at the Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016. Good evening. My name is Betsy Garthwaite, and I would like to thank Senator [...]

Clearwater’s Second Annual Gala

October 6th, 2016|Comments Off on Clearwater’s Second Annual Gala

Honoring Captain Jean Wort and Clearwater Captains 1969 - Present Sunday, November 13th 4:00-8:00 PM at The Garrison Purchase Tickets Here  Click HERE to purchase tickets OR  Download the reply card here Please send reply [...]

Protect the Hudson

October 5th, 2016|Comments Off on Protect the Hudson

Thanks to you… The sloop has been back in the water since July and she’s having one of the busiest fall seasons yet! The restoration is complete and the mid-ship section of the hull couldn’t be stronger. [...]

Clearwater Responds to Indian Point’s Recent Oil Spill Fiasco

October 5th, 2016|Comments Off on Clearwater Responds to Indian Point’s Recent Oil Spill Fiasco

BEACON, NY – Hudson River Sloop Clearwater reacts to Indian Point’s 600 gallon oil spill into a drainage canal leading to the Hudson River in Buchanan, NY.  Jerry Nappi, spokesman for Indian Point parent Entergy, [...]

Clearwater Welcomes Former Captain as New Board President

September 28th, 2016|Comments Off on Clearwater Welcomes Former Captain as New Board President

BEACON, NY – Former sloop Clearwater captain, Betsy Garthwaite has been named President of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s Board of Directors. At Clearwater’s Annual Meeting, held on September 24th, Ms. Garthwaite took the helm following [...]