Sail Long Island Sound on a Tall Ship this summer.

For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Mazzone
June 17, 2016 (203) 406-3303
bmazzone@soundwaters.org

Sail Long Island Sound on a Tall Ship this summer.

SoundWaters public sails start June 23

Stamford, CT – The 80’ Tall Ship, SoundWaters, will be sailing Long Island Sound this summer, embarking from its home port of Stamford Harbor. Beginning Thursday, June 23 the public is invited aboard for a very special Long Island Sound experience. Complete details and the full summer sailing schedule can be found at SoundWaters.org/sails.

SoundWaters public sails take place Thursday – Sunday, beginning June 23. There are also two special Fireworks Sails on July 3 and 4. Guests are invited to bring their favorite food and beverages and relax for a breezy afternoon sail, ideal for families, or a beautiful and romantic sunset sail. All sails last two hours and depart from Boccuzzi Park on Stamford Harbor.

SoundWaters, a replica of a historic sharpie schooner, has been sailing Long Island Sound since 1989 as the flagship of Stamford-based environmental education non-profit, SoundWaters. During the week, SoundWaters is a floating classroom, carrying over 5,000 students every year from 64 different towns in the Long Island Sound region. While on board, SoundWaters educators teach the students about the ecology of Long Island Sound.

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About SoundWaters
SoundWaters, founded in 1989, is the premier environmental education organization focused on the protection of Long Island Sound and its watershed. Annually, SoundWaters hosts shipboard and land-based programs for 28,000 children, including 9,000 from underserved communities. SoundWaters just recently merged with Stamford-based Young Mariners Foundation, which will strengthen SoundWaters’ ability to provide Long Island Sound sailing-based skill and educational development programs to underserved youth throughout the Long Island Sound region. SoundWaters works in partnership with individuals, schools, communities, businesses, civic organizations, and other environmental and educational organizations to develop experiences that foster a sense of responsibility for the environment and encourage actions that ensure the sustainable future of the Long Island Sound ecosystem. For more information, please visit www.soundwaters.org.

Photo Caption: The beautiful Tall Ship, SoundWaters, sails out of Stamford Harbor for afternoon and sunset excursions every Thursday – Sunday. See SoundWaters.org/sails for more information.

Photo Credit: Mike Bagley, SoundWaters