The sustainable schooner Apollonia will kick off Climate Week by loading Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters coffee at Bahrs Landing Marina, Highlands, Sunday, September 22 for transport to Kingston, New York.
Apollonia, a commercial sailing vessel, has been moving cargo between the upper reaches of the Hudson River and the greater New York Harbor since 2020.
This will be the vessel’s first cargo stop in Monmouth County, sponsored by Attentive Energy, Apollonia‘s sponsor for New Jersey port calls, with the support of Navesink Maritime Heritage Association.
Cargo movement by water between Monmouth County and points along the coast and up and down the Hudson was the primary form of cargo transport since European settlers first arrived in the area in 1664.
Visitors between 10 am and 12:30 will have the opportunity to witness the cargo loading, meet he crew and learn about sustainable freight.
Cargo movement by water between Monmouth County and points along the coast and up and down the Hudson was the primary form of cargo transport since European settlers first arrived in the area in 1664.
After, enjoy food and drink at the iconic Bahrs Landing Restaurant, available for purchase beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging Eastern Monmouth County with maritime and water related historical, skill building, environmental, and recreational activities, and encouraging responsible use of the Navesink estuary through its Discover, Engage, and Sustain approach.
