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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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Voyage of the Sloop Experiment

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Rick Spilman

Having sailed last week on the Hudson River sloop, Clearwater, a voyage by another Hudson River sloop came to mind.  In 1785 the Hudson River sloop Experiment was only the second ship from the young American republic to sail to China. … Continue reading →

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