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1 West End Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Seasonal Operating Hours: Memorial Day - October 12 (Depending on weather, season may be extended, call to confirm)

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The WaterFront Center

Embracing Winter: Main season reopens Spring 2026.
Join IDA MAY charters, winter field trips, or Frostbiting sails now!

Winter Office Hours

Days Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed weekends & major holidays
IDA MAY Experiences Fishing Charters until end of November

Private Charters: BOOK A CHARTER

Fishing Charters: BOOK NOW

Winter Education Programs & Sailing

Winter Field Trips: Educational programs for schools & groups – LEARN MORE

Frostbiting Sails: Join our winter racing series – SEE SCHEDULE

Contact Us

1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

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Phone: (516) 922-SAIL (7245)

Email: info@theWaterFrontCenter.org

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Driving & Walking Directions

1 West End Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

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Directions to get to The WaterFront Center

Long Island Expressway (I-495), take Exit 41N onto NY-106 North (toward Oyster Bay)

Northern State Parkway Exit 35N for NY-106 North toward Oyster Bay (about 5.8 miles).

  1. Continue on NY-106 N, crossing over NY-25A (Northern Boulevard).

  2. Take NY-106 N to South St in Oyster Bay

  3. Turn left onto Audrey Avenue (Shore Ave)

  4. Turn right onto West End Avenue (over the train tracks).

  5. Make a left before the Park Gate Entrance to the Western Waterfront.

  6. The WaterFront Center will be on your Left - parking lots available before and after the center.

Please Note: Check-in at The Waterfront Center is required before going to the docks.

Walking Directions to get to The WaterFront Center / IDA MAY & CHRISTEEN

From Oyster Bay Train Station, walk ~0.3 miles (7 minutes) to The WaterFront Center / Dock:

  • Head west toward Shore Ave. Turn right onto Shore Ave.

  • Turn right onto West End Ave (over the Train Tracks).

  • Make a left before the Park Gate Entrance to the Western Waterfront.

  • Straight down West End Avenue (past the Wooden Boat Shop, restroom facility, and rowing center).

  • The WaterFront Center is on the left, and the walking path on the right leads you to the docks (Rotate the Google image of WFC 180° to see the pathway).

  • The WaterFront Center has a gate that leads you to the IDA MAY / CHRISTEEN, Kayak & Paddle Rentals, and More!!

    Please note: you must check in at The WaterFront Center before heading to the docks

Get In Touch

info@theWaterFrontCenter.org

(516) 922-SAIL-7245

1 West End Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771

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