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Busy Weekend in New York Harbor – Mermaids, Sloops & Song

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Rick Spilman

This will be  busy weekend around the Hudson River and New York harbor.     At Croton Point Park,  on the east bank of the Hudson River, just north of New York City, the Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival – … Continue reading →

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Amanda Ridgely Lake

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Rick Spilman

Sad news regarding a a remarkable woman and sailor. Amanda Ridgely Lake Amanda Ridgely Lake died in her home in Fairhaven, MA on August 19. Ms. Lake was 44.  Ms. Lake was only one of a handful of women to … Continue reading →

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Sailing on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

Posted on October 31, 2008 by admin

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater from Rick Spilman on Vimeo. The Clearwater is a Hudson River sloop modeled after the distinctive trading sloops that sailed up and down the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries.  The Clearwater was conceived by … Continue reading →

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