Website:
http://www.portsidenewyork.org/PortSideNewYorkSummer2010programs.htm

Distinguished speakers give free water-themed talks to the public seated on the main deck of Mary A. Whalen: Tanker, Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Red Hook (Pedestrian entrance at Pioneer & Conover)

Thurs 8/12, 8:45 PM HET VEER - (the Ferry) Robert LaValva, founder of New Amsterdam Market, will discuss the past, present, and future of New York's waterfront markets and the Vision for the Seaport, New York's public market district since 1642.
http://tankertalkrobertlavalva.eventbrite.com