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Annual Benefit Regatta Round-Up!
What a successful night for our Annual Benefit Regatta! Our entire sonar fleet was out there racing as CHRISTEEN passengers looked on in excitement. Check out the results and highlights of the night both on the water and off!
How To Choose The Right Boat For Your Young Sailor This Summer!
We understand that navigating through all the different types of sailboats and classes is tricky, especially for parents new to the sailing world! At The WaterFront Center, we’ve carefully hand-picked 3 sailboat classes for our youth sailors, the Optimist, the c420, and the J/105.
2022 Spring Youth Programs Now Available!
Spring is a perfect time for beginners to prepare for the summer sailing season and dip their toes into the world of racing! Our program offers classes for all skill levels and features the International Optimist Dinghy (opti) and the c420. Give your child the opportunity to meet new friends, learn to sail, & gain confidence on the water.
Start Your 2022 Sailing Season with in Class Sailing Clinics!
It’s never too early to start your 2022 sailing and boating season preparation! Whether you’re a beginner wanting to get a head start learning about keelboats, a boater wanting to learn about safety, or a veteran looking to brush up on your sailing foundations, our onshore classes and classroom clinics can help you prepare for this spring, summer, and fall sailing season! Master your knot tying, brush up your safety and navigation, or start learning how to sail!
2021 NYS Opti Championship
This past Sunday, September 12th, The WaterFront Center Hosted the 2021 New York State Optimist Championship! Check out this blog to learn about the regatta and everyone involved!
Fall Programs and Hours
“By all these lovely tokensSeptember days are here,With summer's best of weatherAnd autumn's best of cheer.” ―Helen Hunt Jackson
Top 3 Boats For Young Sailors!
We understand that navigating through all the different types of sailboats and classes is tricky, especially for parents new to the sailing world! At The WaterFront Center, we’ve carefully hand-picked 3 sailboat classes for our youth sailors, the Optimist, the c420, and the J/105.
Six Must-Do Activities for the Perfect Sunset on Long Island
Clear your schedule and ditch work early! Hop aboard a Sunset Cruise on the national historic landmark, tall ship Oyster Sloop Christeen and enjoy the beautiful vistas and sights of Oyster Bay, Center Island, and the North Shore of Long Island! improve your balance, core strength, and reset your mental health with our SUP Yoga and Paddle Fitness aboard Stand Up Paddleboards.
Week 2 Youth Summer
Highlights from the second week of our Summer Youth Program
Week 1 Youth Summer
Check out the first week of our 2021 Youth Summer Program!
6 Things To Do on International Family Day on May 15, 2021
With spring well on its way, we are looking forward to May to welcome warmer weather and sunny days! May 15 is an extra special day because it's the International Day of Families! We planned the perfect day for you and your family to spend the International Day of Families together!
Remembering Clint Smith, A Local Community Leader
With deep regret and sadness, we announce that Clinton S. "Clint" Smith passed on April 26th peacefully at his home. Clint was the motivating force behind the Ida May project and the Christeen Oyster Sloop Preservation Corporation.
Ayme Sinclair: Fostering Change
Meet Ayme Sinclair, Ayme is currently vice president of The Woman’s Sailing Association, CEO of Women who sail, and Founder of Sail Noire. Ayme is someone who continues to challenge the sailing community by providing access to those who normally wouldn’t have the tools to learn how to sail.
The Life Teachings of Captain William ‘Bill’ Pinkney
In honor of Black History Month, we have researched some prominent black figures in our community whose values reflect our mission: To connect people to the water through education and recreation. This week, we are excited to highlight someone who has impacted the black community and the sailing community in just that way!