The Inaugural HUDSON RIVER DAY is now being planned as the grandest, certainly the most inclusive harbor and river wide event to celebrate New York's 400th anniversary!

The date is set for Hudson River Day to traditionally take place the first weekend of June when boat owners typically uncover and spruce up their boats and get on the water. For 2009, June 6th will be the official day although the celebration and events will be spread out over a few days to accommodate the signature event, the huge Relay Regata starting with the membership of boat and yacht clubs in New York Harbor rounding the Statue of Liberty led by the New York Heritage ships. The regatta will continue with Hudson River boats all the way to Albany as the great commemorative reenactment of the voyage of Henry Hudson in 1609!

We hope you will jump aboard and be a part of this entire valley community event. Check back her for details as they get confirmed. After all, its all about a river and a ship-our river, our legacy!

*See Schedule in Event Details 

o        3pm parade around the Liberty Island and muster for Photo Op in the Hudson against the Skyline

o        5pm Blessing of the Fleet at Battery Park

o        Anchor or dock for dinner/party at boat/yacht clubs

o        Overnight for flagships-1 or 2 at Liberty Landing, 1 or 2 at Liberty State Park, and 1 at Erie Basin

JUNE 6 (Saturday)-early morning with 6am pick-up of dignitaries at Manhattan Yacht Club.

o        7am start of flotilla at Statue of Liberty joined by River Day sponsor: Circleline.

o        Pilot boat arranged to take dignitaries off ships at 79^th Street Boat Basin.

o        Arrival in Tarrytown and Nyack area between 3 and 5pm for festivities

o        Overnight for flagships-Onrust at Nyack Boat Club, all others at Paul Janos and vicinity in Tarrytown.

JUNE 7 (Sunday)-departure at 8am.

o        Arrival in Haverstraw by 11am for midday celebration, leaving Haverstraw by 2pm.

o        Arrival and welcome in Beacon/Newburgh around 5pm.

o        Overnight for flagships-Clearwater, Mystic Whaler and Woody in Beacon; Half Moon, and Onrust in Newburgh.

JUNE 8 (Monday)-flagships stay in Beacon/Newburgh for educational programs all day.

JUNE 9 (Tuesday)-flagships stay in Beacon/Newburgh for educational programs all day.

o        Depart Beacon/Newburgh at 4-5pm.

o        Arrival and welcome (7pm) in Poughkeepsie area.

o        Overnight for flagships-Marist, and 2 boat clubs

JUNE 10 (Wednesday)-flagships remain in Poughkeepsie all day for educational activities.

o        Depart Poughkeepsie at 4-5pm.

o        Arrival and welcome (6:30pm) in Kingston for overnight.

JUNE 11 (Thursday)-remain in Kingston for school groups from 8 to 11am.

o        Arrive and circle Saugerties Light House around noon to 2 for school groups.

o        Arrival and welcome in Catskill/Hudson/Athens by 6pm.

o        Overnight for flagships-Half Moon in Catskill, Clearwater in Hudson, and Onrust in Athens.

JUNE 12 (Friday)-remain in Catskill/Hudson/Athens area for school groups until noon.

o        Arrival in Castleton at 4 for final night and fireworks.

o        Overnight for flagships-Clearwater and Onrust at Castleton Boat Club, Half Moon at Brick Yard.

JUNE 13 (Saturday)-depart Castleton at 11am.

o        Arrival at 12:30 for final welcome and day-long celebrations

§         Half Moon in Albany

§         Clearwater and Onrust in Rensselaer