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About Us
Who are we?
  • Rockland Friends of the Clearwater is Rockland County's local sloop club. RFOC is associated with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and is an affiliate of the Friends of the Nyacks. It was formed in 1999 at the personal request of Pete Seeger (who lived in Rockland as a boy) and who always wanted a sloop club in Rockland County.

What is our mission?

  • The mission is to support the Clearwater's efforts to preserve and protect the ecology of the Hudson River Valley, with a special focus on Rockland County. RFOC does this through direct efforts and by engaging in activities near and on the Hudson River that promote environmental awareness and a commitment to the preservation of the Hudson River Valley.
What are our activities?
  • Monthly Meetings - hi-lighted by potluck dinners, project planning, guest speakers- Click here to get Potluck details:
  • Seasonal Outings - a wide variety of hikes, kayak trips, museums and environmental/historical visits and activities
  • Annual Member Sail on the Sloop Clearwater
  • Nyack's annual Wacky Boat Race
  • Contra Dances
  • And more!
We welcome your ideas, and invite you to join our growing community! Our events are open to all.