Half Moon/River Day Flotilla Event Schedule |
June 2 - June 5: "Day Zero"
Part One: Athens to Highlands | Part Two: Highlands to NY Harbor |
The Half Moon travels from Athens to Gravesend Bay to prepare for the voyage. Part Two includes video.
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Friday, June 5: Harbor Night and Blessing of the Fleet |
6:30 PM: River Day Flotilla gathers off Battery Park.
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Saturday, June 6 (Day One): New York City to Tappan Zee |
8:15 AM: Flotilla gathers in New York Harbor.
9 AM-4 PM: Flotilla underway to Piermont/Tarrytown/Nyack.
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Sunday, June 7 (Day Two): Tappan Zee to Newburgh/Beacon
Part One: Haverstraw Dignitaries | Part Two: West Point Salute
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8-11 AM: Flotilla underway north from Piermont/Tarrytown/Nyack.
11 AM-2 PM: Flotilla vessels have midday stops in
Haverstraw, Croton, or Ossining, respectively; the Half Moon lays off Croton Point.
2-6 PM: Flotilla continues underway to Newburgh/Beacon. While underway, the Half Moon returns a formal 15-gun salute with West Point. Includes video.
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Monday, June 8 (Day Three): Newburgh/Beacon Layover |
All heritage vessels remain at their moorings in Newburgh or Beacon, respectively, presenting various dockside programs. The Half Moon offers dockside presentations and activities in Newburgh. Includes video.
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Tuesday, June 9 (Day Four): Newburgh/Beacon to Poughkeepsie |
4-7 PM: Flotilla underway from Newburgh/Beacon to Poughkeepsie. Includes video.
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Wednesday, June 10 (Day Five): Poughkeepsie to Kingston |
4-7 PM: Flotilla underway from Poughkeepsie to Kingston.
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Thursday, June 11 (Day Six): Kingston to Catskill/Athens/Hudson |
11 AM-5 PM: Flotilla underway from Kingston to Catskill/Athens/Hudson.
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Friday, June 12 (Day Seven): Catskill/Athens/Hudson to Castleton |
12-4 PM: Flotilla underway from Catskill/Athens/Hudson to Castleton.
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Saturday, June 13 (Day Eight): Castleton to Rensselaer |
11 AM-12:30 PM: Flotilla underway from Castleton to Rensselaer.
12:30 PM: Flotilla arrives for festivities in Rensselaer. |
Epilogue: Saturday, June 13: Rensselaer to Athens |
3:30-8:15 PM: The Half Moon completes its round-trip journey.
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