South Street Seaport Museum announces two Launch and Learn Sails for July, Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 4pm, and Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18, at 7pm, aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Tickets are now available and range from $10 to $70. Advance reservations are recommended. seaportmuseum.org/pioneer-program-sail



Currents of Conservation Sail | Sunday, July 13 | 4pm | $10–$50

Set sail on a special Launch and Learn with Noah S. Chesnin, Director of Policy and Outreach for the New York Seascape Program at the New York Aquarium. As we cruise through New York Harbor aboard Pioneer, Chesnin will share information about New York’s maritime past and present, efforts to conserve local marine wildlife, and fascinating stories about research related to the nearby Hudson Canyon––a proposed National Marine Sanctuary.



Sign up today for this sail to hear about New York’s rich maritime history and its connection to the present-day fight for ocean conservation.



Schedule

Check In Begins: 3pm

Check In Ends: 3:45pm

Board: 3:45pm

Depart: 4pm

Return: 6pm



Tides of Change Sail | Friday, July 18 | 7pm | $15–$70

Join this special sunset Launch and Learn experience, provided in partnership with FloodNet, with Hannah Eisler Burnett, Jamaica Bay Coastal Resilience Specialist and Extension Associate for New York Sea Grant. As the historic schooner Pioneer sails across New York Harbor, Burnett will dive into the growing issue of king tide flooding in New York City and explore potential solutions for building resilience in our coastal city—home to more than 520 miles of shoreline.



Claim your space today on this sail that explores the effects of sea level rise on everyday life.



Schedule

Check In Begins: 6pm

Check In Ends: 6:45pm

Board: 6:45pm

Depart: 7pm

Return: 9pm



More Upcoming Learn and Launch Sails Schedule

Sunday, August 10, 4pm: History on the Harbor Sail

Sunday, September 14, 4pm: Chantey Sing and Sail



About the Schooner Pioneer

Pioneer was built in Pennsylvania in 1885 to carry sand and heavy cargoes along the Delaware River. Unlike almost all American cargo sloops and schooners that were made of wood, Pioneer was constructed with a wrought iron hull because she was built in what was then the nation’s center for iron shipbuilding. Today, she is the sole American merchant sailing vessel with an iron hull. Through offering sails aboard Pioneer, the Seaport Museum provides an exceptional experience to the public, catering to inquisitive students, seasoned New Yorkers, and eager visitors alike. By offering unique opportunity to venture out onto the water, this remarkable vessel grants guests a new vantage point to see the city allowing guests to forge a deeper connection with New York’s maritime past and present, illustrating exactly “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org/about-pioneer



Charter This Historic Vessel

Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion with friends and family or impress your clients with an exciting corporate outing? Look no further than the Seaport Museum’s private charters on the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer. Pioneer charters range from $2,000 to $3,750 for either a 2- or 3-hour sail, for up to 36 people. seaportmuseum.org/charters



About the South Street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum, located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City, preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967, the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts, a maritime reference library, exhibition galleries and education spaces, working 19th century print shops, and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org



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  July 13, 2025 04:00
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