Brooklyn Sailing Lessons

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn Sailing Lessons

Brooklyn, New York

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Learn to sail in the iconic New York Harbor with our 2.5-hour private sailing lesson for up to four passengers! Experienced instructors will tailor the lesson to your interests and skill level, providing you with all the practical knowledge needed to sail with confidence.

🌊 Join this 2.5-hour sailing lesson for up to four passengers.

🎓 Our lessons are tailored to the group or student's skill level and interests, and all practical knowledge needed to sail around New York Harbor is given.

👟 Comfortable shoes and warm layers are recommended for your comfort during the lesson.

🚣‍♀️ Hands-on approach means you will be sailing on day one with confidence.

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

April-October,
Select Sundays 9:00am

Full description

Join in for a 2.5-hour sailing lesson for up to four passengers departing from Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park's One15 Brooklyn Marina at 159 Bridge Park Dr. Our lessons are tailored to the group or student's skill level and interests and comfortable shoes and warm layers are recommended.
Our practical and hands-on approach means no classroom time and we will get you sailing on day one. You will learn everything you need to know to confidently sail around the iconic New York Harbor.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Life jackets can be provided for any kids or babies 12 or younger that will have to be worn the entire sail.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
What’s included: Sailing instructions and bottled water.
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times, as well as other passengers.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.
Specific rules to follow: No smoking allowed during the sail; vaping is okay from the front of the boat.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: If the experience provider has to cancel for any bad weather, they will reschedule. Generally, they play it safe and only sail if there is a good chance of clear skies.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: There is public parking nearby, as well as paid parking.
What to wear: Warm layers are recommended for any cold winds. Soft-soled shoes are the best for moving around the boat.
What to bring:
- Food and drinks are allowed, but please avoid red wine or anything that stains or is messy.
- Personal belongings: Space for personal belongings not specified.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: There is a working bathroom on board.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

There are two Bluetooth speakers guests can use to play music.
There is an icebox with light refrigeration for any food or drinks.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.