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All Introduction To Sailing Certifications Community Sailing Sailing Clinics Fall Sailing Spring Sailing

Discover Sailing

Only One participant over 21 is required to reserve the entire boat for up to 4 people.

Date & Time: Weekday: Tuesday - Thursday, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Schedule: May 25 - Sept 1

Description:

Take the helm and let our instructors guide you in this entry-level sailing experience you can share with family & friends.

Learn To Sail I

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time: Thursday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Schedule: May 23 - Oct 6

Description:

Embark on your new adventure!

Learn to Sail II

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time:
Part A:
Friday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Part B:
Friday - Sunday, 1:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Schedule: May 24 - October 6

Description:

Take the next step toward renting from our fleet with Learn to Sail II!

Learn To Sail III

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time:
Part A:
Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Part B:
Sunday - Sunday, 1:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Schedule: May 25 - October 6

Description:

Tailored to provide the skills needed to pass a Safety Sail and rent a Sonar on your own!

Open Sail

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time:
Spring:
Saturdays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 Summer:
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 
Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 Fall:
Saturdays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Schedule:
Spring: May 25 - June 12

Summer: June 12 - Sept 1 

Fall: Sept 1 - Oct 6

Description:

Whether you just took your first steps towards becoming a sailor or logged many years at the helm, everyone knows sailing is best enjoyed with others!

Ladies Sailing

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schedule: Summer Only: June 13 - August 29

Description:

Learn to sail, improve your skills and race while sharing good times with other women on the water!

Racing

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schedule: Summer Only: June 11 - August 27

Description:

Discover the thrill of competition by joining WFC Racing!

Private Lessons

7 & Older - Opti, 420, Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway
18 & Older - Sonars and Cruising Boats

Date & Time: Call for Availability (516) 922-SAIL [7245]
Schedule: Call for Availability (516) 922-SAIL [7245]

Description:

Arrange at your convenience, one-on-one instruction customized to meet your interests and goals, ranging from introductory to performance sailing in any of our boats. Minimum 2-hr lessons. Add on additional hours or additional people for a fee.

Basic Keelboat Certification

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time: 2-hour sailing practical and 1-hour written exam
Schedule: Available June through Labor Day  |  Call: (516) 922-SAIL [7245]

Description:

Securing the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification is a significant addition to your sailing resume!

Basic Cruising Certification

Ages 18 & Older

Date & Time: 24 hours total over three days; 9:00am - 5:00pm each day
Schedule: Available June through August  |  Call: (516) 922-SAIL [7245]

Description:

Cruising offers sailors the freedom to enjoy extended stays afloat! The US SAILING Keelboat Certification system provides the national standard to learning and mastering the various components of sailing.

Hobie Wave Clinic

18+, 12+ accompanied by adult

Date & Time: Sundays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Capsize Drills: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (all first-time attendees must complete); Clinic: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Schedule: Summer Only: June 2 - Sept 1

Description:

Easy to sail, this speedster will have you smiling across the bay!

Hobie Getaway Clinic

18+, 13+ accompanied by adult

Date & Time: Sunday, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM  Capsize Drills: 1:00pm - 1:30pm (all first-time attendees must complete); Clinic: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Schedule: Summer Only: June 2 - Sept 1

Description:

Looking for a larger and faster alternative to the Hobie Wave?  The Hobie Getaway will effortlessly take you around the bay and is the most versatile boat in our fleet!

Powerboat Instruction

Ages 12 & Older

Date & Time: Safe Powerboat Handling: TBA for 2019  |  Accelerated Powerboat Handling: TBA for 2019  |  Launch Tender Package: TBA for 2019
Schedule: Safe Powerboat Handling: TBA for 2019  |  Accelerated Powerboat Handling: TBA for 2019  |  Launch Tender Package: TBD for 2019

Description:

Have a blast while being safe on the water; earning your NYS Boating Safety Certificate. This interactive on-the-water course, taught by a licensed instructor, will prepare you for the safety exam through both classroom & hands-on lessons.

ZigZag (Adaptive Sailing)

14 & Older

Date & Time: Select Sundays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Schedule: Summer Only: June - September

Description:

Leave your differences at the dock!

Veterans On Water (VOW)

18 & Older

Date & Time: Select Sundays, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Schedule: Summer Only: June - September

Description:

Combing the challenge of seamanship with the serenity of being on the water, this free program is offered as a therapeutic outlet for our growing community of veterans.

NCC Sailing

NCC Students Only

Date & Time: AM Session: 9am - 12noon, arrive promptly by 8:45am PM Session: 1pm - 4pm, arrive promptly by 12:45pm **CLASS WILL START WITHOUT YOU
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays - AM 9/17, 9/19, 9/24, 9/26 Tuesdays & Thursdays - PM 9/17, 9/19, 9/24, 9/26 Thursdays ONLY - PM 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 Fridays ONLY - AM 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11 Fridays ONLY - PM 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11 Saturdays ONLY - AM 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 Saturdays ONLY - PM 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12

Description:

This program is for the students completing the lab section of their Sailing Course at Nassau Community College.

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