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Gifting the Serenity of Sailing – Support Veterans on the Water (VOW)
Sailors often say that being on the water brings them an unparalleled sense of peace, serenity, and self-efficacy. Nowhere is this more evident than in The WaterFront Center’s Veterans on the Water (VOW) program, which offers a unique healing experience to former military members at no cost to them.
2024 NYS Opti Champs
Last weekend, on October 26 and 27 2024, The WaterFront Center in Oyster Bay, NY hosted the New York State Optimist Championship for the 2024 season, with 50 boats competing for a chance to win! Check out photos from the event and the winners!
A Week of Discovery: Jericho HS AP Environmental Science At WFC
The week of 17th of September, Jericho High School's AP Environmental Science classes embarked on a unique educational journey to The Waterfront Center (WFC), where the classroom was not confined to four walls but expanded to Oyster Bay Harbor and Beekman Beach! With over 70 students participating across four days, the experience was both enlightening and unforgettable
Junior Summer Week 7 Recap
This week, August 12 - August 16, marked the seventh week of the Junior Summer Program. Our last week of Youth Summer Programming! The Marine Education team explored our seventh Ocean Principal: Into The Abyss - the ocean’s unexplored regions.
Junior Summer Week 6 Recap
Click here to view photos from Week Six, August 5th - August 9th, of our Junior Summer Program!
Junior Summer Week 5 Recap
Click here to view photos from Week Five, July 29th - August 2nd, of our Junior Summer Program!
Junior Summer Week 4 Recap
All of our education and sailing team had a wonderful time on and off the water. Click on the blog to view photos from Week Four of the Junior Summer Program!
Junior Summer Week 3 Recap
Click on the link to view photos from Week Three of the Junior Summer Program! All campers had a wonderful time on and off the water, exploring the multitude of animals that call Oyster Bay their home.
Junior Summer Week 2 Recap
During Week Two of our program, our campers enjoyed the great outdoors where they went kayaking, sailing, seining, and much much more! See photos from your child's adventure this summer as they make unforgettable childhood memories through our Junior Summer Program!
IDA MAY HISTORY TOUR With The Oyster Bay Historical Society
Sign up for a two-hour cruise on July 26 on the WaterFront Center’s replica oyster dredge Ida May to hear historian, author, and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer recount the maritime history of Oyster Bay.
On the 3 p.m. trip, learn about historic Jakobsen Shipyard, how the Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge saved the bay from being destroyed by the Oyster Bay-Rye Bridge, Theodore Roosevelt’s connection to the harbor, the history of shellfishing, the brick industry on Centre Island, the Cold Spring Harbor Lighthouse, Fort Hill and Billy Joel’s ties to the bay among other topics.
Junior Summer Week 1 Recap
During Week One of our program, our campers enjoyed the great outdoors where they went kayaking, sailing, seining, and much much more! See photos from your child's adventure this summer as they make unforgettable childhood memories through our Junior Summer Program!
Women on the Water with CIFC
On June 14th, the women of CIFC enjoyed a day of bonding and learning called "Women On The Water," where they were divided into groups to learn sailing from certified instructors. They were taught about keelboats, how to rig them, and practiced skipper and crew roles. The day concluded with a friendly race between three boats.
Cormac Murphy: Nurturing the Next Generation of Passionate Sailors
Cormac Murphy, Sailing Director at The WaterFront Center and founder/ skipper of BSR Match Racing, has had a successful year in 2023. With the support from The WaterFront Center, Cormac has led his team around the country to many National and International competitions, competing against the best racers in the world. Learn about how Cormac got his start and his passion for coaching young sailors!
ZIG ZAG & VOW: More Than Just Sailing
In Oyster Bay, an afternoon of sailing can do wonders for anyone, but at The WaterFront Center, sailing is therapy. Our ZigZag: Adaptive Sailing brings together individuals of diverse needs for an afternoon of sailing, healing, and friendship through the fun and therapeutic qualities of sailing.
Rebecca Keller, a Passion for Sailing
Over the past 20 years, The WaterFront Center has strived to foster an environment of passion for water. From inexperienced sailor to collegiate athlete and instructor, Rebecca Keller is one of those passionate community members. Learn about her journey in this blog!
Annual Appeal 2023
2023 Annual Appeal
Halloween Regatta Recap!
Thursday, October 26th, marked our High School Sailing's Annual Halloween Regatta!
Witches Paddle Recap!
Saturday, October 28th, The WaterFront Center teamed up with Deanna Arecco of Salty Soul Yoga to host a witches paddle tour! In the spirit of Halloween, we asked everyone to dress up as a witch or wizard for the paddle tour with Deanna. The morning was beautiful, with no wind, blue skies, and a magical 80 degrees at the end of October!
2023 NYS Optimist Championship Review
Sunday, October 22, The WaterFront Center hosted New York State’s 2023 Optimist Championship. Sunday brought heavy wind averaging 15 - 20 knots out of the northwest. With thick clouds covering the bright blue sky above, each child knew this championship day would test them as an optimist sailor.
Nao Trinidad: Historical Traditions in Modern Times
Check out Alex’s magical time sailing aboard NAO Trinidad from Oyster Bay, New York, to Deleware! After working at The WaterFront Center Alexis comes across an opportunity to volunteer for a sail on Trinidad, the 16th-century tall ship replica, one of Ferdinand Magellan's fleet, which sailed from Spain and aimed to circumnavigate the globe. Discover the magic of the sea as well as how you can get involved and find your own magic via our Historic Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN!