Richmond, VA and Viareggio, Italy: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Waterway Guide Media, LLC and Aqua Map (GEC s.r.l.) have been named the official guidebook and mobile navigation application, respectively, for the Sail4th 250 New York/New Jersey celebration. Tall ships and Naval vessels from across the globe will visit New York and New Jersey waterfronts beginning early July culminating in a July 4, 2026, celebration.

Waterway Guide Media and Aqua Map were selected to develop multiple digital platforms that will provide navigation advice, online charts and maps, and details about where visiting recreational boats will anchor in the harbor during the parades of sail. Both companies are recognized for their online and mobile applications that provide navigational guidance and information to subscribers worldwide.

Waterway Guide Media editor-in-chief, Ed Tillett, said, "We are honored to have been selected to work with the Sail4th 250 organization. Our long term affiliation with Aqua Map as data trading partners is especially rewarding in this instance for the value that we can bring to helping boaters navigate the areas of operations during the July 4th weekend in the ports of New York and New Jersey."

Due to the large number of military and tall ship vessels that will be part of the International Naval Review (INR) during the celebration, security and safety are paramount considerations. Aqua Map has engineered a dedicated solution that will show all restricted areas, as well as approved anchorages, for spectator boats and is making the Aqua Map mobile app available at no charge to all visitors. Waterway Guide Media will share Aqua Map data on its online web application to reinforce distribution of the guidance and information necessary for spectator boats entering the harbor.

Enrico Valle, CEO at Aqua Map, said, "We are thrilled to make our technical expertise available to ensure that the maritime community has the most accurate and up-to-date information and to contribute in guaranteeing the success of Sail4th 250 celebration",

Sail4th 250 is a non-profit organization with the mission to plan and execute the celebration with partner agencies and participants worldwide. New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Boston will also stage tall ship visits as part of Sail 250 beginning in late May 2026. New York's event is scheduled for July 3-8, 2026.

For more information: Ed Tillett, [email protected]

Renata Leemhuis, [email protected]