New York City Sailing Club

Sailing on the Hudson

The Offshore Sailing Club New York in New York Harbor offers fun sailing April through October without the hassles of Boat Rental of other New York Sailing Clubs. This one of a kind Sail Boat Club (NY) located at Liberty Landing Marina in Liberty State Park is next to Jersey City across the Hudson River from New York’s financial district. Our NY Sail Boat Club is easily reached by both public and private transportation including ferry service from Manhattan direct to our dock. Parking is available right on site.

At our New York Sail Boat Club you will meet active adventurers who love the water and saving money with hassle-free Boat Rental in New York and access to our state of the art club boats. There’s no better way to feed your need for New York City Sailing or Boat Rental in New York!

A very special way to make new friends

The Offshore Sailing Club of New York is all about having fun – our large fleet of award-winning Colgate 26 sailboats are fast, fun, safe, roomy and ergonomically friendly. With sophisticated adjustments and high performance they are as much fun to race as they are to sail around the harbor on a refreshing getaway. Our office is in a colorful old Lightship in the marina, where Club members meet to start their day.

Sailing with the New York-New Jersey Sailing Club is shared with other Club members. There is a an incredible sense of camaraderie felt throughout the season, with a caring management staff to make sure that everyone's day on the water is the best experience you'll ever have. Lasting friendships occur. Members cruise together in the winter in dream locations with the Offshore Cruising Club at special rates. Avid racers go down to participate together in Offshore Sailing School's North U./Offshore Performance Race Week and come back ready to win when first starting gun sounds at season opening.

The New York Club fleet

When you join the club you don't have to own a boat or even know someone who does. You will have full access to the award wining COLGATE 26 - a safe, comfortable, fast easy to sail and virtually unsinkable boat.

Designed by Steve Colgate and renowned naval architect Jim Taylor, the COLGATE 26 won Cruising World magazine’s 1997 Boat of the Year Award in the Pocket Cruiser category. The United States Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the Maine Maritime Academy and other service institutions chose the COLGATE 26 for training.
You will discover why the Colgate 26 is the mark of a quality sailing experience when you join the Club – the envy of other sailing clubs in the area and around the country. It's a hoot to sail!

Whether working or retired, in school or well beyond, this Club is for you. When you join you will be given access to our Calendar where you can sign up for a spot on a boat any day of the week, half-days or full-days. A Club Agreement outlining all the details can be sent on request. Just call one of our friendly advisors at 888-454-7015 for more details. 

New York-New Jersey Club membership details

To join the New York Sailing Club you must be an Offshore Sailing School graduate with Colgate Day Sailing or US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification. If you already know how to sail, you can take our Performance Sailing course. If you are just starting, then Learn to Sail is for you. Whichever you choose, it only takes three fantastic inspiring days to get certified. Special Club tutions are available if you join when you sign up for the course. Memberships must be paid in full prior to March 1 each year, with a 50% deposit required by December 31. Annual fees are listed below. If you are taking your course prior to June 1 and join the Club at the same time; annual dues are in effect. Pro-rated dues after June 1 and other options are available as described below.  

• Individual memberships – joining alone – $1595
• Two from same household – $1495 per person
• Three from same household – $1395 per person
• Four from same household – $1295 per person

Minimum age is 18 unless you are joining as a family of four (from same household) and plan to take all four spots on the boat each time you sail. In this case the minimum age is 12. Of course, anyone in the family 18 or older may sail with other club members anytime.

Temporary memberships

Want to just test the Club and see if it's for you? After you take your course, you can try one of our temporary membership packages; sailing with other Club members. This option is only available for new Offshore Sailing School graduates in the same calendar year as taking the course. Since it is a trial temporary membership, no guests are allowed.  If you'd like to see the Temporary Membership Agreement please call 888-454-7015. Here's what a temporary membership package costs:

• 3-Pack – Sail three times with other Club members – $325 per person
• 6-Pack – Sail six times with other Club members – $650 per person

Pro-rated memberships

If you become a first-time Offshore Sailing School graduate after June 1 and join the Sailing Club New York in the same season, pro-rated memberships are available – payable in full for the rest of the year in the month you join.

• Individual membership – joining alone – $285 per month
• Household membership – up to four joining – $275 per person per month

Courses to be certified to join 

Take the Learn to Sail or Performance Sailing course on a Colgate 26 – the very same boat you'll be sailing in the Club.

Each course includes:

• Three full days of instruction on convenient weekday and weekend schedule options
• Steve and Doris Colgate's Fast track to Sailing or Performance Sailing textbook
• Diiploma and logbook to record all your sailing time, courses and adventures from then on
• Colgate Day Sailing or Performance Sailing Certification
• Automatic eligibility to join the New York or Florida Offshore Sailing Club and keep on sailing with the Offshore Cruising Club

"This course exceeded my expectations. I was thoroughly satisifed with the course material and our instructor was great! High enthusiasm and knowledge gave me complete confidence in going out on the boat even with challenging conditions. I look forward to getting out for more sailing now with the club and continuing this great recreation and sport!!

John Conquest - Stroudsburg, PA

A few extra details

All New York Sailing Club members must pay a per person $300 refundable security deposit when joining the Club each year. This covers any undue loss or damage on Club boats when sailed by Club members, that is not part of normal "wear and tear." Details are in the Club Agreement.

If you are heading to Florida and want to use Club boats at our Florida Club station, there is a $50 check-out fee to make sure you know the ins and outs of the harbor and docking in that location. This little refresher is well worth the time and effort.

Click here to join the Sailing Club in New York and get started on your new sailing lifestyle!

Call 888-454-7015 to talk to a friendly sailing advisor.

Offshore Sailing Club New York
Liberty Landing Marina
Audrey Zapp Drive
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ 07304

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