Chelsea Piers, New York City- Sailing on the Hudson River

Manhattan Sailing- A Sport and Lifestyle Mecca in the Heart of the Big Apple

NEW - Learn to Sail in a Day® Flex Sail Schedule Available

In addition to our three-day Learn to Sail courses you can now study at home and get your on-water sessions whenever you like. Take one, two, three or go for four and you'll earn your certification!

Chelsea Piers is one of the most interactive sports and active lifestyle venues on the West Side of Manhattan. Sailing and our New York City boating experience is located on the Hudson River at 22nd Street. Spreading over three piers along the waterfront, here you will find a complete spa and exercise club, skating rinks, climbing wall, golf practice range, many different places to eat, shops and bustling marina activity. Speedboats, the Adirondack sailing ship, kayaking and powerboat charters take people out on the water on a regular basis. In addition to Sailing the Hudson, be sure to check out the film production companies next door.

Offshore’s Hudson River sailing experience is located at Chelsea Piers. Here you will be able to enjoy all of the amenities that Chelsea Piers and New York City have to offer, along with a Manhattan sailing experience that you will never forget! Sailing on the Hudson River will be one of the most break-taking journeys that you will ever take.

Courses offered

Learn to Sail

Performance Sailing

Coastal Navigation

Corporate Sail-Race Challenge

Two-hour 'New Sailors' Lesson

Accommodations

Why not turn your Learn to Sail experience into a fun-filled New York get-away? Or add a Hudson River Sailing adventure to your next business trip and see Manhattan by sailing from a whole new perspective? Call us to arrange hotel accommodations to suit your preferences for your New York City boating trip!

Manhattan Sailing Environment

Located on Manhattan’s west side in a 30-acre sports village, virtually in the shadow of the Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers offers easy access to great Manhattan sailing conditions that present reliable afternoon sea breezes for sailing on the Hudson River.

How To Get Here

Important information about access to New York City boating by car or taxi If you are taking a taxi or someone is dropping you off, the front entrance is accessed via 24th Street where they can easily depart via a circular drive. If you wish to park on-site, you must take the exit off the West Side Highway (traveling south), opposite 22nd Street. DO NOT enter via 24th Street if you plan to park your car on the premises. If you do make this mistake, you will need to exit back onto the West Side Highway, turn right to head South and follow directions above for the 22nd Street entrance.

Parking

If you are parking at Chelsea Piers, enter via the “Chelsea Piers Only” access road exiting from the southbound lane of the highway
The Pier 62 lot is closest to our boats and classroom – one of three staggered parking booths at both the entrance and exit to the complex - contact North River Parking Co. at (212) 336-6840 for current rates
If you wish to park off-site, try Quick Park at 415 West 23rd Street – arrive between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., depart by 7:00 p.m.

Public Transportation

The cross-town M23 bus crosses Manhattan on 23rd Street and stops directly in front of the northern entrance to Chelsea Piers
The M14 bus crosses Manhattan on 14th Street and stops at 18th Street in front of the southern entrance to Chelsea Piers
The M23 and M14 buses connect with all Manhattan north-south bus routes and subway lines

with Offshore Sailing School at Chelsea Piers.