Women Who Whiskey Go Back to the Barge!

Our Second Annual Women Who Whiskey: Nautical Edition in June was such a success that we rallied an even bigger group to head Back to the Barge at the end of August! 

On a gorgeous late summer evening, just in time for Friday happy hour, we boarded the launch and headed back to our favorite floating establishment, the Honorable William Wall Barge. 

We had a sizable group, including a number of our of preferred gentlemen guests, and a few new lady members! 

It happened to be on the same day as a celebratory event for that summer's graduating class of junior sailing instructors--many of whom were foreign--so the barge was overrun with tan, sun-streaked, rowdy 20-year-old Irish lads. They were incredibly charming, and unfortunately, incredibly young.

But we managed to entertain ourselves, drinking, chatting, laughing, eating (this time we had the foresight to bring food!), and once again we watched a spectacular sunset descend over the Hudson River. 

It was the perfect way to bid adieu to the hot days of summer, drink in hand. 

When Kim wears heels it makes no difference that I am--she's still a foot taller! 

Wine before whiskey!

The bevy of boys behind Kim. 

Pastels over Brooklyn.

Our gentlemen guests! 

It was so windy and our hair was everywhere! 

But we managed to snap at least one photo where the wind wasn't whipping my hair everywhere!

Jon and Amanda

Paige and Kim

Basking in the setting sun.

A bouquet of bright colors!

Anthony and Jason, looking dapper

Shannon, looking magestic

The jade girls! 

Amanda and Jon

Amanda's homemade Spanish Tortilla at the end of the night was a godsend

Paige, Kim, and Julia

There was just too much fun to be had!

The moon rising over Manhattan. 

We're all looking forward immensely to next summer, when we'll get to go back to the barge once more.

Save the Date! Women Who Whiskey: Back to the Barge, Friday, August 23!

June's Women Who Whiskey: Nautical Edition was such a success that we decided to do it again! 

Except this time, instead of making it an all-day weekend event, it'll be a weekday evening happy hour. 

Perfect for a spectacular view of the sunset!

Where and When!

WHEN: Friday, August 23, 2013, anytime after 5:30 pm
WHERE: The Manhattan Yacht Club "Honorable William Wall" Barge Bar (launch to barge leaves from Marina in Battery Park (North Cove Marina, Dock F)
WHY: To enjoy some delicious bourbon, scotch, and rye with elegant and interesting whiskey-loving ladies and gentlemen, and to enjoy this splendid summer weather al fresco on the Hudson with a fantastic view of downtown New York.

Getting There! 

On Tuesday through Friday, the first launch departs at 5:30 p.m. and then continues every 30 minutes. Advance tickets may be purchased for the 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 & 7:00 pm launches. Beginning with the 7:30 pm launch, tickets are sold on the launch on a space-available basis.

LAUNCH TICKET UPDATE: All advance launch tickets from 5:30 - 7:00 pm are sold out online, but starting with the 7:30 pm launch you can just show up and pay on the boat (on a first-come basis).

More detailed instructions can be found here.

Here are walking instructions to the North Cove Marina from Chambers St.

You can also walk through the World Financial Center to the Marina. 

Once You're There!

The barge has a fully stocked bar, but no kitchen, so you can bring your own food! (And, although it's definitely frowned upon, if not forbidden, the casual ambiance makes it extremely easy to sneak booze onto the boat too, so feel free to bring your whiskey flasks! I know I will!)

Feel free to bring friends and significant others, and bring your appetite for whiskey and your summer cheer! 

Nautical clothing and accessories are encouraged! 

Please email WomenWhoWhiskey@gmail.com to RSVP or with any questions. 

Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Women Who Whiskey: Nautical Edition!

{View of the boats from the dock in the Marina}

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in June Women Who Whiskey hosted its second annual Nautical Edition, at the Manhattan Yacht Club's Honorable William Wall Barge, in the Hudson River.

{Leaving the city behind}

{Salmon shorts in every shade!}

It was a scorching sunny day, and after waiting half an hour on the dock for the launch to pick us up, we were in dire need of some shade, a nice ocean breeze, and a frosty cold drink!

{Paige, Andrea, and Kim}

Bedecked in pretty nautical-themed frocks of navy and white, with matching sunhats, we were ready for an afternoon of nautical fun!

{Straw hats and California Champagne}

Lots of people had the same idea as us, and the barge was almost full when we got the on the second launch.

{Ellis Island}

{I <3 NY}

But we managed to nab some spots at the bar, and set up shop drooling over the charming Australian bartender and his endearing blonde curls and dimples. Phil, our token wWw gentleman, was not as smitten, but there was some eye candy for him as well.

{The sexy bartenders}

{Downstairs in the lounge}

{Phil and Julia}

{Kim, Paige, and Julia}

The view from the Barge is spectacular, with the NYC skyline on one side, and the sinking sun on the New Jersey side. 

We spent a lot of time admiring the view and taking pictures. 

{Ahoy there!}

It was a little too hot for Whiskey (I know, sacrilegious!) so we mostly stuck to Champagne, Gin & Tonics, and I had an end of the night Rye & Ginger to make sure we had at least one whiskey between us.

{Mary and her pretty frock!}

{Mary and Julia}

{Mary and Julia}

After an afternoon of drinking, posing, chatting, and people watching, we were rewarded with a spectacular sunset. 

{Ellis Island}

We basked in the warm glow of the evening light, and took even more photos, wWw drinks in hand.

{Julia}

{Mary}

{Paige, Kim, Amber, and Julia}

After the sun set, and a few more drinks, we finally wrapped it up and headed home, another Women Who Whiskey success under our belts.