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Tall Ship SoundWaters to Sail During Harborfest

Reservations being accepted now.

The 80-foot, three-masted schooner SoundWaters will set sail for Manhasset Bay during Harborfest 2013, an experience you might not want to miss. Reservations are being accepted now for the June 1 and June 2 sails.

On Saturday night, the SoundWaters will go out for a Sunset Sail from 6 to 8 pm. During HarborFest Dock Day, on Sunday, June 2, it will sail from the Port Washington Town Dock at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. It's best to arrive at least 20 minutes beforehand. Each Dock Day sail will last about 1 and 1/4 hours.  

Reservations for all sails may be made online at harborfestcruises.eventbrite.com. Phone reservations are not accepted. The cost for the Saturday night Sunset Sail is $35 per person, all ages. The cost for the Sunday Dock Day sails is $25 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Children under 5 should not participate in the cruises.  

Founded in 1989, SoundWaters is a leading environmental educational organization, based in Stamford, Conn. Its mission is to educate children and adults about the wonders and beauty of Long Island Sound and its watershed. The schooner travels throughout the western Sound, bringing educational programs to schools throughout the region, including the Port Washington school district.

For more information about HarborFest call the Chamber of Commerce, 883-6566 or email office@pwcoc.org. 

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