PHOTOS: 2nd Annual IBA Sails With Pride

On Sunday — smack in the middle of the Pride festivities at Penn’s Landing —  the Freedom Elite set sail on the Delaware for Independence Business Alliance’s (IBA) 2nd Annual Sails With Pride event. Attendees were welcomed onto the private yacht by a tall, dark, handsome (and shirtless!) stud, and a beautiful blonde woman. Once everyone was checked in, the Freedom Elite left the dock and the PRIDE lunch began. The dress code for the afternoon? Summer chic. darling.

Sean Meighan, and event coordinators Tom Streeper and Rob Nonemacker

Meron Samuel, Ryan Herr, Sukie Mukhopadhyay, and Jayson Flores

Matt Clifford, Ettore Mastroddi, and Joan Manuel Rivera

Monika Kruemmling, and Brooke Smith

Passengers Vince Kellit, and Franklin Greener

Waving to the shenanigans at Penn's Landing

IBA Executive Administrator Tom Cavanaugh and IBA Board member Conrad Kuhn

Crowd

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves: Maryann Helferty, Samantha Giusti, Deb Cassidy, Michele Meckler, Priyanka Setty, Carren Jones, and Rochelle Matusow

Raffle winners Paul Glat, and Tom Horner

Happy Pride!

The party quickly kicked off with continuous music, and an open mimosa, Bloody Mary, wine, and beer bar. Guests mingled and enjoyed the scenic two-hour tour of Penn’s Landing from both the air-conditioned interior, and the sunny deck. The lunch on the ride was buffet-style, comprising fixings like prime rib, salmon, fresh salad, and more.

It was a great afternoon — being close, but far enough away from all the craziness at Penn’s Landing. Definitely a great option for next year’s Pride celebrations.

Extra Pride Weekend Perusing: 

• Photos from Pride 2014
• Photos from Dyke March 2014
• Philadelphians describe what Pride means to them in 5 words or less