BWW Travel Preview: MANHATTAN BY SAIL Returns for 2016 Summer Season

Manhattan By Sail, New York City's premier sailing company, returns for another eventful season. They are proud to participate in Mario Batali's EAT (RED) SAVE LIVES campaign to raise money and awareness for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS by donating a portion of tickets sales on June 5th. Later in the month, Manhattan By Sail will offer a "Dad's Specialty Sail" on June 19th in celebration of Father's Day.

In June, Manhattan By Sail will also launch its Culinary Sail Program, an exciting new program in partnership with several of New York's top restaurants. This new program will give food lovers the chance to enjoy the cuisine from some of their favorite restaurants as they capture the best views in Manhattan onboard the Clipper City. Additional details for the program will be announced soon.

In celebration of America's Independence, Manhattan By Sail offers New Yorkers and visitors alike the best views of The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks with sails on both Clipper City and Shearwater on the East River. In addition to amazing views of the city and fireworks, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and more as they celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave.

This season, popular sails that will return include:

• Lobster and Beer Lovers Sail
• Champagne Brunch Sail
• Wine Tasting Sail
• Burlesque Sail
• Jazz Sail
• Daytime Statue Sail
• Sunset Sail
• Happy Hour Sail

In addition to these popular sails returning, Manhattan By Sail is perfect for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, romantic dates, entertaining out of town guests, company outings and more.

For more information please visit www.manhattanbysail.com or on social media at @ManhattanBySail.

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About Manhattan By Sail:

Manhattan By Sail is New York City's premier sailing company. Manhattan By Sail provides a wide range of public tours and private events throughout each season, serving over 60,000 customers per year. Tom Berton founded Manhattan By Sail in 2001 as a result of his love for recreational sailing and his recognition of the full potential that New York's waterfront had to offer.

About Shearwater:

Hand built in 1929 from native hardwoods, the 82-foot schooner Shearwater harkens back to a bygone era of yachting. New York City's only designated floating landmark, Shearwater has been taking New Yorkers and the city's visitors sailing in the harbor since 2001. Celebrating her 86th birthday last year, still going strong and sailing gracefully. The Gatsby-era yacht comfortably accommodates up to 49 passengers.

About Clipper City:

The topsail schooner, Clipper City, is a 158-foot long sailboat with masts and rigging reaching up 120 feet from the deck. A replica of the lumber-hauling schooners that drove America's industry more than a century ago, Clipper City was built in the mid-1980's using plans purchased from the Smithsonian. Designed with her new cargo in mind, her decks are spacious and comfortable, with ample seating, a full bar amidships and a raised quarterdeck that allows for unparalleled views of the harbor.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Manhattan by Sail