Sail Pioneer
August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 2, 2022
The Seaport
Fulton & Front Streets
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
See the sights of New York Harbor, the magnificent Lower Manhattan skyline, and Governors Island from the decks of the historic 130-year-old schooner Pioneer. Grab a halyard to help raise a sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, afternoon snack, beverages, or a bottle of wine to enjoy on your sail.
Sails rain or shine (unless severe inclement weather).
See our guide to the Seaport.
Wednesday-Friday 7pm
Saturday 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Sunday 1pm, 4pm
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Sail Pioneer
See the sights of New York Harbor, the magnificent Lower Manhattan skyline, and Governors Island from the decks of the historic 130-year-old schooner Pioneer. Grab a halyard to help raise a sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, afternoon snack, beverages, or a bottle of wine to…
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See our guide to the happening Seaport District.
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