June Saturdays, 1-4pm. Kids book reading, followed by arts & crafts or a maritime activity. 

Sign up for a public sunset sail on the famous sloop Clearwater leaving from the Mary Whalen. 45 passengers max. Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY. Once a sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar. Act quick to get your space!

Note: Unlike other sails this week, tickets for this sail are at a set price: $75

Sails time: 5:30 to 8:00pm

When the Clearwater is not out sailing (11-2 & 5:30-8), she will be tied alongside the Mary Whalen; an added feature of PortSide’s TankerTime.

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

June Saturdays, 1-4pm. Kids book reading, followed by arts & crafts or a maritime activity. 

The Mary A Whalen will again be the base of operation for the famous sloop Clearwater. There are no public sails today but the sloop will be tied up next to ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing: 5:30 - 8:00pm).

TankerTime = enjoy the deck of the tanker MARY A. WHALEN with tables, chairs, hammocks. Kids toy area. Free library in the BookTent with kids books you can take. ArtTable with colored pencils, watercolors, blank paper and coloring book pages. Kiddie pool during hot weather. Experience the inside of the ship in the Tankerman’s cabin with 2 bunk beds (kids can get on them), stuffies and kids books you can read (but not take; we use these for our education programs).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

Sign up for a public sail on the famous sloop Clearwater leaving from the Mary Whalen. These sails have been changed to full fare cost, not pay what you can. 45 passengers max. Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY. Once a sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar. Act quick to get your space!

There are two sails today: 1:00 to 3:30pm and 5:30 to 8:00pm

When the Clearwater is not out sailing, she will be tied alongside the Mary Whalen; an added feature of PortSide’s TankerTime.

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

June Saturdays, 1-4pm. Kids book reading, followed by arts & crafts or a maritime activity. 

The Mary A Whalen will again be the base of operation for the famous sloop Clearwater. There are no public sails today but the sloop will be tied up next to ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing).

The Clearwater crew will be offering tours of their boat while moored alongside the Mary Whalen. Times to be announced.

TankerTime = enjoy the deck of the tanker MARY A. WHALEN with tables, chairs, hammocks. Kids toy area. Free library in the BookTent with kids books you can take. ArtTable with colored pencils, watercolors, blank paper and coloring book pages. Kiddie pool during hot weather. Experience the inside of the ship in the Tankerman’s cabin with 2 bunk beds (kids can get on them), stuffies and kids books you can read (but not take; we use these for our education programs).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

Poets Afloat: 2024 poetry reading at PortSide

Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/PSNYpoetsafloat or at the QR code below

The Mary A Whalen will again be the base of operation for the famous sloop Clearwater. There are no public sails today but the sloop will be tied up next to ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing: after 3:30).

TankerTime = enjoy the deck of the tanker MARY A. WHALEN with tables, chairs, hammocks. Kids toy area. Free library in the BookTent with kids books you can take. ArtTable with colored pencils, watercolors, blank paper and coloring book pages. Kiddie pool during hot weather. Experience the inside of the ship in the Tankerman’s cabin with 2 bunk beds (kids can get on them), stuffies and kids books you can read (but not take; we use these for our education programs).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

From May 27th to June 2nd, the famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger will be based here, tied up next to our Mary A. Whalen. Quick! Sign up for one of the TWO public harbor sails leaving from the Mary Whalen on this day.
Sail times:
1 to 3:30pm
5:30 to 8pm|
Sails are pay what you can. 45 passengers max.
Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY or QR code. Once a sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar.

The Clearwater will offer some free public sails, some programs while tied up here, and their ship would be visible from ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing).

The historic sloop Clearwater played a big role in the clean-up of the Hudson River and, via PortSide, will be offering programs in Red Hook for the first time in about 20 years! The Clearwater will be tied up next to our ship, the tanker Mary Whalen for a week, arriving on Sunday.  Tuesday through Friday mornings, she is taking school students sailing. Public programs are after that. You can go sailing from here or tour the Clearwater at the dock for "deck tours."

The Clearwater is taking a school group sailing in the morning. Sign up for a public sunset sail leaving from the Mary Whalen, 5:30 to 8pm. Sails are pay what you can. 45 passengers max. Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY or the QR code. Once a sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar.

From May 27th to June 2nd, the famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger will be based here, tied up next to our Mary A. Whalen. While they are here, the Clearwater will offer some free public sails, some programs while tied up here, and their ship would be visible from ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

Sign up for a public sunset sail on the famous sloop Clearwater leaving from the Mary Whalen, 5:30 to 8pm. Sails are pay what you can. 45 passengers max. Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY or the QR code. Once a sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar. [This sail replaces the one scheduled for Monday, May 27, which was rained out - it is sure to book up fast]. There are also a limited number of spaces on public sails later in the week.

Note: The previously scheduled afternoon tours of the Clearwater while docked have been canceled for this day. Daily TankerTime access to the deck of the Mary Whalen is ongoing.

From May 27th to June 2nd, the famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger will be based here, tied up next to our Mary A. Whalen. The Clearwater will offer some free public sails, some programs while tied up here, and their ship would be visible from ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

The famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger, will be tied up to the Mary A. Whalen today, except when she is taking school students sailing in the morning. There are tours of Clearwater at the dock from 4:30 - 7:00pm. There are a limited number of spaces on public sails later in the week. Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY or QR code below. Once the sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar.

From May 27th to June 2nd, the famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger will be based here, tied up next to our Mary A. Whalen.

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

The famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger, will be tied up to the Mary A. Whalen today, except when she is out sailing. She is taking school grouips sailing in the morning, There aare no public tours of her this day, but our deck will be open for #TankerTime. There are a limited number of spaces on public sails later in the week. Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY or QR code below. Once the sail is booked up, it disappears from their calendar.

From May 27th to June 2nd, the famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger will be based here, tied up next to our Mary A. Whalen. The Clearwater will offer some free public sails, some programs while tied up here, and their ship would be visible from ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

The historic sloop Clearwater played a big role in the clean up of the Hudson River and, via PortSide, will be offering programs in Red Hook for the first time in about 20 years! The Clearwater will be tied up next to our ship, the tanker Mary Whalen for a week, arriving on Sunday.  Tuesday through Friday mornings, she is taking school students sailing. Public programs are after that. You can go sailing from here or tour the Clearwater at the dock for "deck tours." Sails are pay what you can. Once the sail is booked up, it disappears from the calendar.  Reserve at https://bit.ly/clearwaterPSNY

Public sail from 1-3:30pm. Deck tours 4:30-7:00pm.

From May 27th to June 2nd, the famous sloop Clearwater created by Pete Seeger will be based here, tied up next to our Mary A. Whalen. The Clearwater will offer some free public sails, some programs while tied up here, and their ship would be visible from ours during TankerTime (when they are not out sailing).

More about the Clearwater from their website “In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed that a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it.”

TankerTours of PortSide NewYork’s historic flagship, The MARY A. WHALEN. Explore our ship from top (wheelhouse) to bottom (engine room) and everything in between. Hold the wheel and be a captain, be agog to see the galley.
Rain date: Sunday, May 19.

Thursday 12/14/23, 6-9pm, PortSide holiday party, Christmas caroling + menorah lighting. On the MARY A. WHALEN. Caroling around the firepit on deck with marshmallow toasting. Mulled cider on the galley stove. The ship interior will be open for warming up, touring the ship, and hanging out. Family friendly with our toys and books for kids to use while aboard. Big thanks to our pizza sponsor Mark’s Pizza!