Guests boarding the Classic Harbor Line's Manhattan II yacht.

Guests boarding the Classic Harbor Line’s Manhattan II yacht. (Photo credit: Paul Schoenberger.)

Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties with Tricia Hrotko, Heather Gibbons & Monica Pollock.

Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties with Tricia Hrotko, Heather Gibbons & Monica Pollock. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

The Classic Harbor Line's Manhattan II yacht circling the Statue of Liberty.

The Classic Harbor Line’s Manhattan II yacht circling the Statue of Liberty. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Inside the Manhattan II as the band plays on.

Inside the Manhattan II as the band plays on. (Photo credit: Paul Schoenberger.)

Mike Polumbo and Andrea Morales on the bow. with view of lower Manhattan.

Mike Polumbo and Andrea Morales on the bow with view of lower Manhattan. (Photo credit: Paul Schoenberger.)

FBW Chair Jim Vance and FBW board member Aaron Lewit plus David Oddo of Clifton Savings Bank with his wife Gina. (Photo Credit: Frank DeGrim.)

FBW Chair Jim Vance and FBW board member Aaron Lewit plus David Oddo of Clifton Savings Bank with his wife Gina. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

John Imbiano of IQ Landscape Architects speak with FBW's Ron Hine along with FBW Architect Craig Whitaker and FBW volunteer Ann Marshall. (Photo Credit: Frank DeGrim.)

John Imbiano of IQ Landscape Architects speak with FBW’s Ron Hine along with FBW Architect Craig Whitaker and FBW volunteer Ann Marshall. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

FBW's Board members Kate Valenta and Carrow Thibault having a chat.

FBW’s Board members Kate Valenta and Carrow Thibault having a chat. (Photo credit: Paul Schoenberger.)

FBW Board member Heather Gibbons with Paul Schoenberger and Jim Vance.

FBW Board member Heather Gibbons with Paul Schoenberger and Jim Vance. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Shirael Pollack talking with Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties who sponsored the event.

Shirael Pollack talking with Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties who sponsored the event.(Photo credit: Paul Schoenberger.)

FBW Board member Gary Hindes with John Carey, Commander of Hoboken American Legion Post 107 and Hoboken residents Mike Polumbo and Andrea Morales. (Photo Credit: Frank DeGrim.)

FBW Board member Gary Hindes with John Carey, Commander of Hoboken American Legion Post 107 and Hoboken residents Mike Polumbo and Andrea Morales. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Ginetta of Ginetta's Vendetta with her pocket trumpet.

Ginetta of Ginetta’s Vendetta with her pocket trumpet. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Research scientist Philip Orton from Stevens Institute of Technology briefs the audience on latest research on coastal storm surges in the New York Harbor.

Research scientist Philip Orton from Stevens Institute of Technology briefs the audience on latest research on coastal storm surges in the New York Harbor. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

FBW volunteer Todd Gagen with his son Kyle Gagen.

FBW volunteer Todd Gagen with his son Kyle Gagen. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Classic Harbor Line's Sarah Greer with Karen Nason of the Hoboken Hot House.

Classic Harbor Line’s Sarah Greer with Karen Nason of the Hoboken Hot House. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Rob Reed, Karen Nason, Ben Wauford and Dennis Martin. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Rob Reed, Karen Nason, Ben Wauford and Dennis Martin. (Photo credit: Frank DeGrim.)

Jennifer Whitaker, John Imbiano & Craig Whitaker debarking the boat at the end of the cruise.

Jennifer Whitaker, John Imbiano & Craig Whitaker debarking the boat at the end of the cruise. (Photo credit: Paul Schoenberger.)