ASA Sailing Schools in New York City Area

As Manhattan’s longest-running sailing school, Atlantic Yachting has 18 years of experience teaching children and adults in the Hudson River and New York Harbor. We provide top-notch instruction for all skill levels, but our specialty is teaching beginners. Whether in our weekend group courses or private lessons scheduled at your convenience, our entertaining, patient instructors are just as psyched about introducing you to their favorite pastime as you are about learning it.

City Island Yacht Club (CIYC) is a unique and vibrant sailing community located in the heart of City Island, New York. CIYC is proud to offer a variety of programs and services that cater to sailors of all levels, making it a top destination for sailing enthusiasts in the region. One of CIYC’s unique offerings is its unparalleled waterfront location, with easy access to some of the best sailing grounds in the area. The club’s location on Long Island Sound offers a prime location for competitive racing, leisurely cruising, and a variety of other water sports.  CIYC is also renowned …

We’re the ’boutique’ school, and since 1968, we’ve been giving you MORE of what you go to sailing school for! We offer courses from Basic to Bareboat and beyond.  Coastal Navigation 105 is offered all winter, and our fun and comprehensive Start Sailing courses (ASA 101) as well as cruising courses resume in the spring.

At SOUL Sailing, we believe that anyone can learn to sail. By using small boats with a traditionally rigged set-up, students are exposed to basic concepts of sailing in a hands-on approach. Sailing is about feeling, understanding, and connecting with the environment around you. Our focus is on enjoying the water, but students are also exposed to the historically appropriate terminology.