Taste of Sailing

The 3-hour session is designed to get you involved in learning the basics of sailing without formal classroom sessions or certification.  This is great for novices and experienced sailors alike. Participate as much as you’d like or just sit back and enjoy the New York Harbor from the water.

Taste of Sailing is offered on an entire boat basis. A minimum of two guests is required for any session. We can take up to 4 guests. Adult accompanied children are welcome.

Instructional time: 2.5 hours practical + 0.5 hours of on shore briefings

Pre-requisites: No prior sailing experience required

Cost: $725 per boat for group of 2 to 4 people.

Sailing times depending on availability: Weekdays, evenings (ex: Wednesday and Thursday) and weekends.

To learn more or book a class, please complete the form below.

Course Topics

• What to wear
• Basic sailing terms
• Being part of the crew
• Preparing and leaving a dock
• Finding the wind direction
• Adjusting sails to use the wind
• Steering and course heading
• Returning to a dock
• De-rigging and cleaning up the boat