Skaneateles, N.Y. - The Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24-26, with dozens of exhibitors eager to reconnect and share their love of antique boating. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
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Long Island's Largest Tall Ship Has Arrived
Jun 18, 2026
The Liberty Clipper, a 125-Foot Traditionally Rigged Tall Ship, Sets Sail from Port Jefferson Harbor This Summer
Port Jefferson, N.Y. — June 2026 — There's a new kind of adventure waiting just off the shores of Long Island, and it doesn't require a passport, a boarding pass, or even sea legs. The Liberty Clipper — Long Island's largest tall ship and one of the most magnificent sailing vessels on the East Coast — has made Port Jefferson Harbor her home, and she's ready to take you with her.
Antique and Classic Boat Show Opens July 24
Jun 18, 2026
Skaneateles, N.Y. - Oh, the places they have been. The stories they could tell. And soon, these storied boats of yesteryear — all beautifully restored — will dock in Skaneateles. Skaneateles’ Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24-26. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Saranac Lake, NY (April 23, 2026) - Celebrate Paddling ADK, the Adirondacks’ annual festival honoring the region’s vibrant paddling culture, will return in May 2026 for its 10th anniversary. Beginning in early May and extending throughout the summer, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience more than two months of on-the-water adventures, educational clinics, community service opportunities, and outdoor exploration throughout Saranac Lake. All programming is rooted in a shared commitment to giving back to the paddling community and protecting the waterways that define the Adirondacks.
A century of stories, a lifetime of memories in the Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay, NY – For generations, the waters of the St. Lawrence River have carried more than just boats, they have carried laughter, love, and lasting memories. In 2026, Uncle Sam Boat Tours proudly celebrates 100 years of unforgettable experiences in the Thousand Islands, marking a centennial milestone that few attractions in the United States can claim.
Fall Session of The Captain School at ABM Announced
Sep 05, 2025
Clayton, N.Y. (September 4, 2025) – The Antique Boat Museum is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall session of the Captain School at ABM with instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Ken Kozin. The Captain School at ABM offers courses necessary to secure a captain’s license. During this session, the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), Masters Upgrade, and Towing Endorsement courses will be offered.
Staten Island, N.Y. - Explore fascinating and mysterious sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers on an exciting boat ride circumnavigating Staten Island. The series will be narrated by Wade R. Goria. Wade is a National Lighthouse Museum historian, author, and former New York University professor.
Antique Boat Museum's 61st Antique Boat Show & Auction: Celebrating 150 Years of Lyman Boatworks
Jul 30, 2025
Clayton, NY — The Antique Boat Museum's 61st Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction is taking place this weekend from August 1–3, 2025, at the Museum’s campus in Clayton, New York. This beloved summer tradition—the oldest antique boat show in North America—returns with a spotlight on 150 years of Lyman Boatworks, celebrating the enduring craftsmanship and innovation of one of America’s most iconic boatbuilders.
Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13 at 4pm; Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18 at 7pm; $10–$70
New York, N.Y. - 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.
Antique and Classic Boat Show Opens July 25
Jun 17, 2025
Skaneateles, N.Y. - Oh, the places they have been. The stories they could tell. And soon, these storied boats of yesteryear will dock in Skaneateles. Skaneateles' Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 25-27. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.