voyage overview

New Ports and partners

Apollonia’s June 2023 Voyage has been one of our most rewarding (and challenging) voyage yet.

Over the course of two weeks, we successfully docked in three new port locations, delivered our largest-ever haul of sustainably sourced beer, connected with a partner schooner for extended delivery to the Rockaways, and reached new milestones in our maritime skills training program. We slipped safely over the the shallow edges of Haverstraw Bay, dodged ferry traffic in busy New York Harbor, and set the 21st century record for most tacks by a sailing cargo vessel in the East River.

For these and our many continued efforts to revitalize sail freight in the Hudson River Valley, we were recognized on June 17th with an award by Scenic Hudson during their Annual Gala in Beacon.

Thanks to Ørstead for their generous sponsorship of our June 2023 voyage

Mike of Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. unloading Windshipped Hudson Valley Malt.

Captain Sam amid the schooners at the South Street Seaport

Apollonia under sail in the Upper Bay of New York Harbor

Molly and James navigating the traffic and shifty currents of the East River

Delivering special cases of Sing Sing Kill Brewery’s Pride Rye-It to our friends at the Seaport

Our new crew Miller’s second voyage on Apollonia, this time at the wheel in Haverstraw Bay. This was Apollonia’s first time docking at Haverstraw Marina, where we delivered 600 lbs of Hudson Valley Malt to Stony Point Brewing Co.

Safely moored at Chelsea Piers to meet up with our friends at Classic Harbor Line, who for the second year in a row are offering Hudson Valley Brewery’s special Flotsam IPA on their beautiful boats.

Education is a key part of Apollonia’s mission, and our June voyage has been an incredible learning experience for crew as well as our shoreside partners. Tides, weather, heat, cold, ferries, tugs, pleasure boats, and pierheads are all potential hazards, but each presents a unique opportunity to learn about our ship, the environment, and our fellow sailors.

James and Molly discussing the finer points of maritime knotwork

James, Miller, Sam, Emma, and Molly back home in Hudson after our second voyage of the season

Be a part of our next voyage!

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