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Engage in skill-building ASA practice sailing exercises starting from a marina on City Island, near Pelham Bay Park in New York City. These sessions are tailored to help you master essential sailing techniques and gain confidence on the water. Rates: • 3 hours: $450 • 3 hours: $95 per person (minimum of 2 person) For sailors who have already started some sailing lessons: here's a chance to get some hands-on sailing experience alongside a certified American Sailing Association Qualified Instructor (for ASA 101 and ASA 103). Beginning sailors are welcome, and experienced sailors are ideal for this kind of a "Sailing Clinic". We sail out of City Island with easy access to the Western Long Island Sound. We can sail across the Sound or head down toward LaGuardia or up the coast to Connecticut. Let's practice Crew Overboard maneuvers! Depending on your appetite for different sailing skills, we can work on Sail Trim, Twist, Reefing and other points of sail techniques. Or do some practice anchoring. We can also combine various skill-building exercises alongside a 'Fun in the Sun' rest for a fresh dip in the cool waters of the LI Sound on a hot day in New York City.
I have loved being on the water since the mid-1960s when I first sailed in Newport Beach, California. All my life I've looked for occasions to get on a boat whether my preference (a sailboat) or windsurf or powerboat. I've been sailing out of Western Long Island Sound (roughly 1 hour outside Manhattan) since 2019 and have really loved the mix of the best ocean-type sailing conditions near NYC with glorious views of sunsets and the Manhattan skyline in the background. Safety is a priority for me. And I offer a combination of hands-on custom-tailored sailing outings and relaxing sun-and-swim events and other possibilities.
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
Full refund up to 5 days prior.
For any sailing day there is always the risk of bad weather, which may or may not lead the Captain decide to postpone the outing to another mutually agreed-upon date. The Captain will be in close contact with you in the days prior to the outing, so that we can know what kind of weather we can expect on the desired day.