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American Spirit

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Friday Night Sunset SailsAS

The American Spirit is hosting Friday evening sails every other week from 6:00pm-8:30pm for NMHF members and prospective members. Sign up today for a unique and relaxing view of Washington DC from the deck of a classic-rigged sailing ship!

How to sign up:

Reservations are necessary. Sign-up below or just call 202-547-1250 or email nmhf@nmhf.org and we will hold a spot for you. Sails are open to all.

2009 Costs:

Non-Members: Become a member or buy an individual cruise.

  • Individual cruise tickets are $40 per person and you can sign up through the drop-down menus below - Best for out-of-towners or member's guests
  • If you would like to become an NMHF member purchase a membership for $100, which includes the first friday night cruise for the member and their immediate family. Subsequent cruises are $15 for the member and each individual family member. Click here to sign up for an NMHF membership. - Best for families or those interested in taking a cruise again.

NMHF Members:

  • First cruise is free for the member and their immediate family. Later cruises are $15 for each member and each family member. As a reminder, immediate family includes wives, husbands and children. Not fifth cousins! If you would like to sign up for your complimentary cruise please e-mail nmhf@nmhf.org. Otherwise, please sign up below by clicking on the amount of tickets you would like to purchase in the drop down menu.

2010 Schedule:

Dates
Time
Availability
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Members
Non-Members
May 21, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
June 4, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
June 18, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
July 2, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
July 16, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
July 30, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
August 13, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    
August 27, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm Open    

 

Boating and Baseball Double Header! nationals

Set your sights on a one of a kind sailing, sporting adventure. You and a group of up to 35 will begin with a sail aboard the schooner, American Spirit, docked at the Gangplank Marina in the DC Southwest Waterfront. Bring some beer or wine to enjoy while sailing past our nation's monuments and memorials down to Old Town Alexandria. Return back to the dock right in time for the game, just a short walk up to the new Nationals stadium where we will provide you tickets for a great night of baseball with the Nat's

  • Enjoy an exhilarating afternoon of sailing teamed up with the excitement of a Nationals game in their new stadium
  • Begin by arriving at the Gangplank Marina docks and step aboard the American Spirit
  • After returning back to the Gangplank Marina, walk the half mile to the new stadium
  • Grab your mitt and take your seats - exclusive block of seats ranging from box seats to outfield bleacher seats puts you in the heart of the action
  • Head back to your car or the metro and go home with your memories of an adventurous, sports-filled day

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2010 Boating and Baseball Schedule

Date
Team
Cruise Time
Game Time
Availability
Saturday, June 5 Cincinnati Reds 3:00 pm 7:05 pm Open
Saturday, June 19 Chicago White Sox 3:00 pm 7:05 pm Open
Saturday, July 3 New York Mets 3:00 pm 7:05 pm Open
Saturday, July 31 Philadelphia Phillies 3:00 pm 7:05 pm Open
Saturday, August 14 Arizon Diamond Backs 3:00 pm 7:05 pm Open
Saturday, August 28 St. Louis Cardinals 3:00 pm 7:05 pm Open