Many of us have experienced the Hudson River by land and sea. This auction item is an exciting opportunity for two people to explore the lower Hudson Valley by air! This approximately one-hour flight will bring you down the Hudson River, around the tip of lower Manhattan, and past sights such as Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.
You will be flying in a private 1975 Piper Pathfinder four-seater airplane piloted by Frederick Ginsberg, an experienced pilot and beloved friend of Clearwater.

The winner of this auction will receive a certificate with contact information for your pilot to arrange a date, time, airport to meet, and flight path. Flight date and time will be arranged by the winners and the pilot. Like sailing on Clearwater, your flight will be dependent on the weather, and in this case, air restrictions.

*Please note that there will be a combined weight restriction of 420 lbs for the two passengers to take this flight.

Pilot Frederick Ginsberg looks forward to welcoming you aboard!

Testimonial from prior auction winners: "We enjoyed our flight with Fred very much! It was convenient to schedule, with him picking us up at the small airport of our choice. The plane was very comfortable and Fred was knowledgeable of the area. The view from the plane was fantastic; he was even able to fly us over our house!"

You are bidding on a Guest Sail for Six on the ferry sloop Woody Guthrie. You and your five guests will join captain Steve Schwartz and the crew of Pete Seeger's other wooden sloop for a sail on Newburgh Bay.

Learn about sailing, the river, and its environs from the Beacon Sloop Club's knowledgeable crew, or just kick back an enjoy the beautiful Hudson.

The Woody Guthrie, a replica of the popular gaff-rigged Hudson River sloop from days of yore, has since 1978 been in service to the public in the form of free rides and education five weekday evenings a week.

Built for Pete in 1978 by the Bearsville Woodworking Cooperative, the Woody embodies Pete's vision of local community access and involvement in the Hudson River.

The Experience

You and your five guests will join captain Steve Schwartz and the crew of Pete Seeger's other wooden sloop.

Where: leave from Beacon Harbor for a sail on Newburgh Bay.

What you'll see: Dennings Point, Bannerman's Island and castle, Storm King and the gateway to the highlands

Learn about sailing, the river, and its environs from the Beacon Sloop Club's knowledgeable crew, or just kick back an enjoy the beautiful Hudson River.

About the Woody Guthrie

32ft on deck wooden gaff-rigged sloop

Built for Pete Seeger in 1978 by the Bearsville Woodworking Cooperative,

Designed by Cy Hamlin, at approximately 1/3 size of the Clearwater

Named in honor of his friend and folk legend Woody Guthrie

The Woody embodies Pete's vision of local community access and involvement in the Hudson River.

Captain Steve Schwartz

Sailing on the Woody since 1978, trained by Pete Seeger and Alan Anapu (1st Clearwater Captain.

Coast Guard 100-ton Master of Sail and Steam

Adjunct professor of sailing at Marist

College.Vice commodore of the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club.

Knowledgeable of all things Hudson River

You are bidding on a 5 day (4 nights) stay in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard for Four.

This offer is for 5 days between June 26 - 30. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are available for these dates.

Max two couples or a family of 4.

The owners are opening up their private home to support Clearwater. Hosts are including breakfast between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00
The home is close to the Lighthouse and 4 blocks from Edgartown waterfront.

The hosts can meet you at the ferry landing or the airport should you choose to not drive.
There is room to park one car.
Ferry reservations are the responsibility of the winner.

No smoking, no cats please.

This nineteenth century house is called High Tide. It has many original pristine Victorian features with the decor being Victorian / Edwardian. The family is graciously opening their home to offer this experience.

You will have your choice of the 6 guest bedrooms. The downstairs bedroom comes with an en suite bath. Five bedrooms upstairs include 2 rooms which share a bath. The remaining 3 share a full bath with tub. There is a separate walk-in shower room which serves all.

Enjoy the outdoor shower when returning from the beach

The house also includes an outdoor grill, laundry facilities, and bikes that you can borrow.

You are bidding on a Tiffany Signature X Gold Necklace and Earrings Set.

This gorgeous set of a Tiffany necklace and earrings is valued at $15,000!

They are both 18 carat gold.

The necklace is 16.25 inches and weighs 109 grams. The earrings are clip-ons.

The necklace is stamped "T & CO. 750"

The set was designed by Paloma Picasso, a French and Spanish fashion designer. She is the daughter of artist Pablo Picasso and painter Francoise Gilot. Paloma Picasso is represented in some of her parents works.

Picasso's bold, graphic style, links and weaves, have earned Ms. Picasso an international reputation.

Throughout her long collaboration with Tiffany, she has created many unique accessories and important jewelry designs.

Former Tiffany Designer Director, John Loring, described Paloma Picasso's designs as "aggressively chic and uncompromisingly stylized. Her signature is seen in X's, scribbles and zigzags, and graffiti, all sculpted in gold."

In recognition of her achievements, two American museums have acquired Ms. Picasso's work. The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History houses her spectacular 396.30-carat kunzite necklace, and her 408.63-carat moonstone bracelet with diamond "lightning bolts" is in the permanent collection of Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History.

You are bidding on 1996 Civil Liberties Annual Dinner Brochures signed by
Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis.

These two, 20-page brochures are from the Westchester Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union's 1996 Annual Dinner. This event honored Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee and Philip Sipser.

Ossie signed one book: "To Clearwater and her Nobel Crew! Good Morning from Ossie Davis. 6/4/96"

Ruby Dee signed the second book:: "To Clearwater and her Nobel Crew! Our Gratitude - Great Joy! Ruby Dee"

You will see on page 13 that Pete & Toshi Seeger placed a congratulatory note: "Ossie and Ruby We love you! Toshi and Pete Seeger"

You are bidding on a signed copy of "Songs and Sketches of the First Clearwater Crew"

Compiled and edited by Don McLean
Drawings by Tom Allen
1970

The book is signed by both Don McLean and Tom Allen

This 95-page book is a Musical and Pictorial Log of the Maiden Voyage of the Hudson Sloop Clearwater.

The drawings are of the Clearwater's maiden sail from Maine to New York Harbor and includes images of Pete Seeger and his musician crewmates on board or performing at docking points along the way, along with depictions of the sloop under sail in various venues.

It includes the music of 43 songs and 45 pencil sketches by Tom Allen. Tom Allen illustrated covers for The New Yorker, Esquire, and Sports Illustrated, as well as numerous albums.

The songs were written by Pete Seeger, Don McLean, Woodie Guthrie, Tom Winslow, Gordon Bok, and others.

You are bidding on a Framed Print of Clearwater in the Painting "Oyster Bay"
by William Jonas

William Bond Jonas was born in Sea Cliff, N.Y. in 1948 and has lived on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, N.Y. since 1951,

He has studied at the Art Students League in New York under Robert Brackman and Robert Beverly Hale, in the atelier of Harold Ransom Stevenson in Sea Cliff, N.Y., and under Nelson Shanks internationally famous portrait painter in Andalusia, Pennsylvania.

Jonas specializes in landscapes, marine paintings, and portraits. His Paintings can be found in numerous private collections around the Northeastern United States and Bermuda. He is the painter of the internationally famous poster-print entitled "Oyster Bay."

Finished Framed Size: 49" X 37.5"

You are bidding on a Vintage, Limited Edition, Cast Metal, Clearwater Belt Buckle.

3 1/2 " long X 2 1/4" high.

Belt will fit sizes 36 - 40"

You are bidding on a Photo of Pete Seeger at his 90th Birthday Party at Madison Square Garden.

For Pete Seeger's 90th birthday, a rollicking celebration at Madison Square Garden paid tribute to the extraordinary activist musician.

Joining in the celebration of his milestone birthday at Madison Square Garden were Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Richie Havens, Emmylou Harris, Roger McGuinn, Ani DiFranco, Taj Mahal, Ben Harper, Peggy Seeger, Dave Matthews, and many others who perform songs inspired by his music and activism.

Finished Framed Size: 24" X 20"

You are bidding on a Photo of Pete Seeger standing on the Sloop Clearwater with
Captain Alan Aunapu & Crew Member Tim Lovell.

This photo was taken during Clearwater's maiden voyage in 1969 from Maine to New York. It was taken by world renowned photographer Joe Sia.

His first published photograph was of Joe Cocker on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1969. In the past four decades Joe's photos have appeared in over 120 magazines and books worldwide including two of his own: Woodstock '69 and Eight Days a Week: an Illustrated History of Rock & Roll.

Framed Size: 19" X 16"

You are bidding on a Photo of Pete Seeger standing on the Sloop Clearwater's Boom.

This photo was taken during Clearwater's maiden voyage in 1969 from Maine to New York. It was taken by world renowned photographer Joe Sia.

His first published photograph was of Joe Cocker on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1969. In the past four decades Joe's photos have appeared in over 120 magazines and books worldwide including two of his own: Woodstock '69 and Eight Days a Week: an Illustrated History of Rock & Roll.

Finished Framed Size: 16" X 20".

You are Bidding on the Original Watercolor used for This Years Clearwater Gala invitation, by Joan Gaylord,

Joan Gaylord is a writer, water colorist, and calligrapher who studied art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh as well as the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Her work has appeared in major publications and she has an extensive list of calligraphy clients.

Joan is on the Board of Directors
of Clearwater.

Finished Framed Size: 16.25" X 13.25"

Enjoy a night of food and fun at a Renegades Baseball Game in a Luxury Suite for 15 people at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY.

The suite is an exclusive, climate controlled interior space & comfortable, with cushioned seats overlooking the field!
Suites include Cable TV, Wi-Fi, Air Conditioning, a premium catered meal & beverage package, including beer, and a personal suite attendant to assist in additional needs throughout your game.

The winner of this item. may choose from one of these dates:

• Friday, June 16, 2023
• Saturday, August 26, 2023
• Friday, September 8, 2023

Overall, attending a Hudson Valley Renegades game is a great way to experience minor league baseball in a friendly and family-oriented setting. With its focus on entertainment and community engagement, it's a fun and affordable way to spend an afternoon or evening, and a great way to support the future stars of Major League Baseball.

Meal menu will be provided prior to the game.
Rain Date will be rescheduled.

The Hudson Valley Renegades are a Minor League Baseball team. A High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Renegades play in the South Atlantic League. The Renegades won three New York-Penn League Championships (1999, 2012, and 2017).

You are Bidding on 2 tickets to an evening of music at one of NYC's famed jazz clubs guided by Clearwater Board member Joan Gaylord.

Enjoy the music and have a Personal introduction to musicians!

Listening to jazz in New York City is an experience like no other. The city has a rich history and culture of jazz, and there are numerous venues where one can enjoy this musical genre.

Musical group, club, and date based upon your preferences but subject to ticket availability.

Joan is well connected to the Jazz scene in NYC. She will be able to offer this experience at clubs such as the world-famous Blue Note or the historic Village Vanguard or Birdland.

This wind chime is tuned to the beloved sounds of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D, a popular wedding processional.

A prolific composer and an accomplished organist, Pachelbel wrote for the organ, harpsichord and voice his Canon in D is one of his few chamber works known today.

Like most other works by Pachelbel and other composers from the 1600s, the Canon remained forgotten for centuries and was rediscovered in the 20th century. With its graceful melody and stately tempo, it is a popular choice as a wedding processional.

The windcatcher is removable for easy customization.

Product Properties

Cherry finish ash wood
Eight silver aluminum tubes
Overall Length: 34 inches - Diameter: 7 inches
Boxed Weight: 3.1 lb.

You are Bidding on the book "Chaining the Hudson" and an amazing collection of 40 of the book's Photographic Proofs.

This beautifully produced book. By author Lincoln Diamant, tells the story of the Hudson River and its key role in the victory of the American Revolution.

This auction item Includes:

-The book "Chaining the Hudson"

-Over 40 proofs of the original photographs of places, items and documents used in the book.

They include maps of the river including Constitution Island, chain battery cove, fortifications, photos of the chains, Sterling iron furnace, and depictions of Bushnell's American Turtle (one man submarine) and replica pictures.

This book contains letters, logs, military orders, and personal diaries from George Washington, his generals, state governors, to tenant farmers and blacksmiths.

The Hudson proved to be the most important highway and battlefield during the revolution. Given the substantial iron ore deposits and blast furnaces in the Hudson Highlands, the inland waterway was successfully blocked for 60 months by the longest and largest iron chains ever forged.

You are bidding on 4 tickets to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at County Players Theater in Wappinger Falls.

Choice of Dates include MAY
5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2023

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Directed by DAVID RINGWOOD

Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning musical comedy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a story with shenanigans, hijinks, and tomfoolery as a lowly servant endeavors to scheme his way to freedom in this antic romp through Rome with desperate lovers, scheming neighbors, and scandalous secrets behind every toga. The plot twists with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, and a showgirl or two. This joyous romp of a musical will have you dancing in the aisles with the infectious energy of slapstick and vaudeville!

County Players at the Falls Theatre mission is to delight, educate, and challenge the community and to nurture creative expression, through theatre and the performing arts of the highest quality.

You are Bidding on a Blue Lustre, Handmade Water Jug from Blue Cashew.

The Gluggle Jug, handmade in the UK, is the quintessential water jug and the perfect centerpiece for any occasion.

Since its creation in the 1860's, the jug has captivated folks with its happy 'gluggling' sound. When filled with liquid, a pocket of air is captured in the tail which causes its signature gurgling sound to be made when poured out.

Beautifully handcrafted by Wade Ceramics in Staffordshire, England.

10"high Holds 38 fl oz

You are Bidding a $100 gift Card to Billy Joe's Ribworks in Newburgh, NY.

Enjoy a wide variety of foods and drinks and spectacular views at this legendary BBQ restaurant. Located on the waterfront in Newburgh.

You are Bidding on a Tasting Experience at
Sing Sing Kill Brewery in Ossining, NY

This tasting experience includes a flight of Sing Sing Kill Brewery Beer, tow pint glasses and stickers for two people.

Sing Sing Kill Brewery is a NY Farm Brewery and taproom located in downtown Ossining, dedicated to brewing craft beer using sustainable practices.

From locally sourced ingredients to a zero-waste policy with manufacturing powered by 100% NY renewable energy, they are environmentalists to the core.

You are Bidding on a Stained-Glass Nightlight of the Sloop Clearwater.

This stained-glass Sloop nightlight is the perfect gift for anyone who lights up your life.

You are Bidding a Glass Ornament Containing a Model of the Sloop Clearwater.

Hull patterns were cut from actual planks salvaged from the Clearwater during her restoration in 2016.

With proper care and storage, this beautiful ornament can be used year after year, becoming a cherished family heirloom that is passed down from generation to generation.

Diameter: 4"

You are bidding on a Clearwater Backpack and Picnic Blanket,

The roomy and beautiful Clearwater Mains'l Backpack is made from the Clearwater's mains'l that was used from 2004-2014.
It has two outside pockets for water bottles or bottles of wine. Plus, one outside zippered pocket. It has two inside pockets as well.
The adjustable shoulder straps are navy blue.

Enjoy your next picnic with this Clearwater Picnic Blanket, measuring 50" X 58".
It has a waterproof bottom layer to protect against dampness or moisture from the ground. The top layer is made of a soft fleece. Included is a carrying handle for easy transport and a pocket to store small items.

You are Bidding on an Intro, Open or Sunset Sail for Two from Hudson River Community Sailing.

Intro: Perfect for those new to the sport. Learn how to steer, control the sails, and practice basic maneuvers in our most popular course. After a brief lesson on land, students will get hands-on experience on the water with a US Sailing certified instructor.

Open: Ideal for those with basic sailing skills. Come with a goal you want to achieve, and we will help you achieve it.

Sunset Sail: Few things are better than skimming along the smooth water on a graceful and quiet sailboat at sunset. Learn to sail, brush up on your skills, or just sit back and enjoy the view.

Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large.

You are Bidding on a Public Sail for two aboard the Sloop Clearwater, Plus Merchandise perfect for the Sailing Experience.

• Private sail for two. Sailing aboard the Clearwater creates a special experience that reconnects you to the river all while enjoying beautiful vista of the Hudson Valley or the New York City skyline.
• Two hot/cold, 20 oz, insulated water bottles.
• Two navy colored baseball hats made from 100% cotton with adjustable velcro closure in back. Iconic sloop image on the front. One size fits most.
• Two vintage, 2018 Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival T-shirt. Size: Large`

You are bidding on One Full Usui Reiki Session and a Gift Basket of Hand-made Bath & Body Products from Moonstone Healing Arts in Wappingers Falls.

Reiki sessions are held in a newly renovated Meditation Studio, outside in the garden gazebo, or in front of a warm, energizing fire.

Relax under warm, fluffy blankets, let us align your chakras, and feel your stress float away.

The Japanese word 'reiki' can be translated as 'universal life energy' and the Usui System is a way of working with reiki for healing of self and others.

Full Reiki sessions are approximately 45-60 minutes in length.

You are bidding on a Gift Basket from Scarborough Fare: Fine Olive Oils and Gourmet Specialties.

Scarborough Fare are gourmet foods shops located in the towns of New Paltz and Beacon.
Come enjoy a taste of their fine olive oils and vinegars.
While visiting enjoy a tasting of their enormous collection of sea salts and spices.

Their shelves are stocked with local and imported goods that are sure to fit your lifestyle and heritage.
They have the largest selection of gourmet olive oils and vinegars in the Hudson Valley for you to enjoy at home with family and friends.

Gift Basket contains:

Roasted Eggplant Tapenade
Pasta Abruzzese
Cask Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Dipping Plate
Italian Herbs
Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

You are Bidding on a Gift Box of Harney & Sons Tea.

Harney & Sons Fine Teas sources and blends only the finest teas from around the world. Today Michael and Paul Harney continue to embrace both tradition and innovation, the cornerstones of the company founded by their father, John Harney, in 1983.

This beautiful gift box contains 8 varieties of teas:

Organic English Breakfast,
Paris
Organic Rooibos Ghia, Organic Green
Mint Verbena
Earl Grey Supreme
Hot Cinnamon Spice
Japanese Sencha

You are Bidding on a 1,000-piece Puzzle of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

We all know that putting together a puzzle can be a fun and rewarding experience that provides a sense of accomplishment, relaxation, and satisfaction.

Even better when the finished product
is a beautiful photo of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater sailing the Hudson River on a Fall day.

You are bidding on a half case of Whitecliff Wine Plus a Tour and Tasting at Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery in Gardiner, NY.

This Private Tour and Tasting can accommodate 6 people and will last approximately 1 ½ hours. This experience includes six bottles of wine. Tour will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.

Whitecliff is an artisanal, family run winery created from the ground up by owners and founders, Michael Migliore and Yancey Stanforth-Migliore.

Whitecliff currently has one of the largest vineyards in the Hudson Valley, with over 20 varieties of grapes.

Today they have one of the region's biggest vineyards, and have brought the Best White In Show award home to the Valley from the San Francisco International Wine Competition.

Establishing the vineyard has been an ongoing process since 1979. It involves years of trial and error to determine which varieties will produce good yields and quality wine, while withstanding the cold winters. The rigorous approach of science and engineering, along with a generous helping of pigheaded determination, has provided the knowledge and the strong base necessary to create a successful vineyard and winery.