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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!
Oyster Festival 2023 Recap
This past weekend was Oyster Bay’s 40th Annual Oyster Festival weekend in New York! Although we might have had to cancel some programs due to inclement weather, we still had a successful weekend connecting the community to the water with our massive touch-tank and historical Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN!
Benefit Regatta Recap
This September, The WaterFront Center hosted their 2023 Benefit Regatta at The WaterFront Center with an awards celebration at Cooper Bluff! Check out photos, winners, and a short video from the event. Thank you to all of our sponsors and everyone who attended!
October Schedule
October is a great month to take advantage of the weather right before winter. Join us for a CHRISTEEN Harbor Tour, Witches Paddle, New York State Optimist Championship, and Oyster Festival!
Oyster Festival w/ WFC
Join The WaterFront Center on October 14th and 15th for the Oyster Festival! Participate in activities like a Harbor Tour on CHRISTEEN, a Paddle Tour around Oyster Bay Harbor, sailboat rental, our massive touch tank, kayak rentals, and more!
2023 New York State Optimist Championship
Register for the 2023 NYS Optimist Championship today!
Annual Benefit Regatta
Sail the evening away with some light-hearted racing in a fun atmosphere that is the hallmark of the community experience at The WaterFront Center! We invite sailors of all skill levels to sail alongside each other in a quirky one-design fleet race.
WFC 2023 Fall Schedule
As the season starts to change so does our schedule! This fall, there are so many different ways to explore Oyster Bay on the water with The WaterFront Center! Take a paddle class, sail with the community, rent a paddle with your friends, or watch a sunset from CHRISTEEN. Check out all the programs you can reserve right now on our website!
Fall Kayak Conservation Cruise 2023
Explore & Celebrate The History and nature Of Oyster Bay Harbor. Fall brings about a beautiful time of change within our environment! Join The WaterFront Center and Friends of the Bay for a kayaking tour of Mill Neck Creek, where you’ll discover the area's history and ecology that make it unique!
Fall Youth Programs
Fall is the perfect time for sailors of all ages and skill levels to learn and improve their capabilities. Younger children can continue or start their summer journey with Opti sailing for all skill levels. We also offer a High School Sailing Team for teenagers to sail in C420s to develop their teamwork, critical thinking, and technical sailing skills. Give your child the opportunity to meet new friends, learn to sail, & gain confidence on the water with The WaterFront Center.
Week 8 of Junior Summer Program
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 7 of Junior Summer Program
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 6 Junior Summer Program
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 5 Junior Summer Recap
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
WFC Weekly Schedule
2023 Summer Kayak Conservation Cruise!
Our first Kayak Conservation Cruise in partner with Friends of the Bay went off without a hitch! Saturday morning was a beautiful day for a paddle. It was a great tour on the water. This tour shows off the beauty of Oyster Bay Harbor and sheds light on the significance of the rich history and wildlife important to its ecology.
Week 4 Junior Summer Program
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 3 Junior Summer Program
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
2023 US Sailing Area B Sears Cup Championship Qualifier
This past Wednesday & Thursday, July 5th & 6th, The WaterFront Center Hosted the 2023 US Sailing Area B Sears Cup Qualifier! Check out this blog to learn about the regatta and everyone involved!