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Learn to sail on Long Island Sound!.

Sailing

Sailing lessons are taught on widgeons (12’) or learn on the boat which suits you or your family.  Check our current fleet for available boats.   Learn navigation, chart reading, plotting courses, rules of the road, knot tying, boat rigging, etc.  Lessons are taught in 3-hour sessions, number of students limited by boat capacity (see fleet chart).  Certification card and basic U.S. Sailing Manual provided with complete course.

Fleet & Rental Rates

Sailboat Crew 1 Hrs 3 Hrs 6 Hrs
12' Widgeon 4 $30 $50 $70
14' Sunfish 2 $30 $50 $70
Hobie 16' 2 $45 $80 $120
Hobie 18' 3 $45 $80 $120

Only certified and/or qualified sailors can use sailboats!  A 1-hour check-out with an instructor is available and required for your first sail on any sailboat.  Instruction Fee is $25.