New York Sailing School


Since 1968, The Very Best In Sailing, Cruising And Racing Instruction

Established: 1968
Sailing waters: Long Island Sound
Boats in Fleet: 22
Boats Type (count): J-22 (1); Sonar 23' (10); Soling (1); Catalina 25' (2); Bluenose 24' (1); Cape Cod 24' (1);
Moorm 25' (1); Merit 25' (2); Mirage 27' (1); Mirage 30' (1); Beneteau Oceanis 390 (1)

ASA Certified Courses

Course Total Cost Days Hours
on Water
Hours in
Classroom
Boat Used Rent for
Graduates
Basic Keelboat (101) $475.31 6 30 3 Sonar 23' yes
Coastal Cruising (103) $470.75 6 30 6 Mirage 30' yes
Bareboat Chartering (104) $553.70 6 2 1/2 days 6 Beneteau 39' yes
Coastal Navigation (105) $273.45 3
N/A
18
N/A
N/A

Other Courses And Sailing Programs

Name Total Cost Description
Intro To Sail $25.00 The perfect way to see if sailing is for you. Join us for a 2 1/2 hour adventure on our super comfortable and safe 23' Sonar. You will have the opportunity to steer the boat and participate in all aspects of sailing to give you a general idea of what sailing is all about. Enroll 7 days after your INTRO to save $25 from the Master's Course - Our Learn To Sail price.
Racing Tactics $100.00 Your instructor teaches you the theory behind starting tactics, tied racing starts, proper sail trim and shape, mark-rounding strategies, stalling and accelerating tactics, upwind and downwind strategies, and how to use a spinnaker. 12 hours classroom instructions.
Racing Regatta $225.00 The program is taught in our Sonar class sloop. You will be coached on the racing skills and techniques as you put them all together in the fluid situation of actual racing.
Course Price: $225 for 10 sessions or $45 per session
1 Day Regatta $99.00 The emphasis is on racing. This program starts with a short chalk talk on the course and then it's off to the races in NYSS's Sonars. There will be 6 - 8 races. And then, of course, the awards celebration. The program starts at 9:30 and ends at 5:30
Spinnaker Workshop $125.00 The Spinnaker is the most mysterious of all sails. Few sailors truly known its working and how to harness its power. NYSS's Spinnaker Workshop will teach you the mystery and the workings of this sail.
This one day program is designed to have you set, trim and douse spinnakers until you can do it in your sleep. Anyone from the new sailing Grads to veteran racers can benefit.
Sunset Sail $25.00 Join us on Friday nights for a get-away-from-it-all evening sail at our New Rochelle location just minutes from Manhattan. First boat leaves at 6:30 p.m. Experience Twilight Sailing and enjoy the sunset. You'll find out why sailing is a sport that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Bring a friend, a picnic basket and refreshments for a truly exciting evening.
Flotilla Sail $49.00 The perfect way for "Learn To Sail" Grads to experience what Coastal Cruising is all about. Starts at 10:30 AM for a cruise of beautiful L.I. Sound with an experienced NYSS instructor on the lead boat who guides you through your trip. You will sail a pre-planned trip stopping at a local waterside restaurant for lunch (dutch treat) and then continue on your adventure, returning by 6:00 PM.
Overnight Cruise Advanture $375.00 Try one of NYSS's overnight sailing cruises and see what big boat sailing is all about. The trip starts on Friday evening where you board a beautiful cruising vessel. You sail from New Rochelle harbor to a historical seaport where you can enjoy the local cuisine for dinner. Spend the nights on board and return Sunday evening.
AlumniTune-up $39.00 A 2 1/2 hour program with an expert NYSS instructor. Your instructor will assist you to refresh and tune-up your sailing skills and restore your confidence. It is a perfect way to get you into shape to start the 1997 sailing season.
Alumni Sail $25.00 Its our way to say thank you! Every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Join other NYSS Grads for a full day of sailing for only $25.