This summer, DMC New York decided to beat the heat with a sunset sail around the New York Harbor. We held a Slack poll of summer activities to decide how to utilize the activity fund, the monthly social event budget for each DMC office. We decided to leave the sweltering city behind for a few hours for live jazz and iconic NYC views aboard a sailboat together.
Smooth Sailing Ahead
On the evening of our cruise, eight of us took the subway together from our office down to one of the piers on the west side of Manhattan. We climbed aboard a grand, 158-foot-long ship with Manhattan by Sail and settled into our spots on deck with a drink.
In addition to the sound of the breeze and distant city noises, a live jazz performance was the soundtrack of our evening. The peaceful atmosphere was the perfect way to admire the impressive city skyline from the water.
A Sailor’s Life
The team agreed that seeing the Manhattan skyline from the water was the highlight of the evening. It was unique to see the views looking uptown from the harbor. It was incredible admiring landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the city’s bridges from this impressive perspective. The summer sunset glowing on the water only added to the impressive views.
Our sailing experience was more than just pretty views; we got hands-on experience. The crew allowed passengers to hoist the square-rigged ship sails on the 120-foot-tall masts, and a few of us jumped at the opportunity. When we weren’t raising the sails, we were able to roam the deck and explore new views from every angle.
Our team took turns raising the sails and pointing out NYC landmarks from the sailboat. The fun experience sparked conversations about other New York Harbor adventures we could plan in future summers. In addition to embodying our core value, “Have Fun,” our memorable cruise inspired us with new perspectives and even some sailing skills.
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