Member of the Month: Georgette Luna

Georgette Luna, Owner, Sea Philly
Philadelphia is not known as a boating city, so to own a boat charter in the city of brotherly love is quite exciting!

This wild adventure started when my husband and I purchased a 38 ft sailboat in 2019 and became liveaboards in Pier 3 marina on the Penns Landing waterfront. Our biggest priority is being present in life rather than the collection of material things. Living on a boat fit our lifestyle!

What stood out to me during the first year of exploring our waterfront was the city's lack of interaction with our river and people's negative feelings about the water quality. Our waterfront has long changed from the river of the ’50s & ’60s, so much so that in 2020 the Delaware River was awarded River of the Year for its rebound in water quality by the American Rivers Association. It was clear to me that there was a story to tell. With a background in Marketing and Brand development, I launched Sea Philly to tell that story and engage people on the river. Since launching in 2021, both seasons have sold out within the first week of ticket releases, and Philadelphia Magazine awarded us Best of Philly 2022.

My husband and I are honored to work alongside so many wonderful organizations helping educate and change the narrative about the Delaware River. Our waterfront holds so much value for Philadelphia in its historical significance and future development. I’m honestly so thrilled to be a part of this narrative and to be doing this work.

More about Georgette Luna, Owner, Sea Philly:
What is your favorite place you have traveled?
I love using layovers as an opportunity to check off another city or country. So while traveling to Greece, we stopped in Kyiv for an overnight layover and explored the city. We visited the glass bridge and then made our way to the river. The city was lively, full of art and music, and the people were warm. It breaks my heart to think of the tragedy happening there currently.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I loved photography and drawing in High School. One of my charcoal drawings was exhibited at the Met in NYC, and I was awarded a Parsons scholarship.

What is your best networking tip?
Be uncomfortable. Approach the people in a crowd that you feel you might not have anything in common with. The best way to position your knowledge and expertise is by asking questions and gathering knowledge before introducing yourself.

What is the first place you’d recommend to someone that’s never been to our city?
A river cruise! I know I’m biased, but truly, the views of this city from the water are breathtaking. From the up-close skyscrapers and romantic Fairmount Falls on the Schuylkill river to the silhouetting city views during sunset on the Delaware, you’ll fall in love with this city.

What is a non-profit that you support? Other than CCBA?
Upstream Alliance is an organization everyone interested in our river should know about. We thank Don Baugh and the team for educating us and pushing the needle forward with amazing documentaries and events, all in the name of a swimmable, accessible, fishable & equitable Delaware River. We partner every year with them for Floatopia, a rally for the river event where hundreds of people come out to raft up in the back channel of the Petty Island, just north of the Ben Franklin bridge. The event has live entertainment, snacks, soft drinks, and fun water toys. Great for families and adults.

Georgette Luna, Sea Philly
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georgette@seaphilly.us
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