The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail Parade. Its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy.
The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail Parade. Its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova)

The U.S. Coast Guard said the historic vessel needed to withdraw from the July 4th celebration featuring warships and aircraft from across the world due to politically-charged banners.

Clearwater Sloop Booted from Boat Parade Over Advocacy Banners
06 Jul 2026 | 04:31
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The historic Clearwater sloop, whose preliminary focus is water pollution advocacy and educational resources, was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail on Saturday morning by U.S. Coast Guard officials due to advocacy banners displayed aboard, according to the organization that operates the ship....

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