As a long time boat owner that recently sold my boat I joined FBC of NY last June and had a great…read moresummer and fall on the water. Being a boat owner for over 25 years, I was hesitant to join a boat club for many reasons but I was more than pleasantly surprised at the quality of the boats available at each location. My home port is Port Washington but used every location except for Northport. I love the fact that you can boat all over the island, North and South shore. Not only are the boats in great condition, the dockmaster's at each location were so nice, helpful, and accommodating.(Thanks Martin! Dockmaster at Pt Washington) The availability of boats was almost never an issue and if there were no boats available in Pt Washington i'd just go to another location which I enjoyed because it was fun to check out new places. Over the course of the summer I got out on the water 15-20 times, I would never had the time to do that if I had to prep the boat before going out then clean boat when done. As a member in NY, you also have access to boats all up and down the east coast. I'll be in Florida in March and look forward to getting out a couple days down there. I read a few of the earlier posts and I'm assuming that FBC must've went through major changes over the last few years because my experience over the last summer was terrific and can't wait for May 1!The reservation system is a piece of cake, as everything is done online. I met Gaige, the dockmaster in Northport and now Membership Executive, my first day as a member of FBC and he took me out for the safety course. Being a avid boater and fisherman but not ever boating out of Pt Washington/North Shore, he took the time to show me around the area and what to watch out for. We also had 2 new members with us that day that were a little less experienced than I was on the water and Gaige was great with them, showing them everything from pulling out of the slip to navigating the harbor to understanding the "rules of the road". Being an experienced boater I wasn't really looking forward to orientation but we ended up having a blast and developed a friendship with Gaige and stayed in touch throughout the year, swapping fishing spots and stories. I know this review sounds like an advertisement and to be honest, i'd rather have less members because that means more availability for me but when something is done the right way I like to give my opinion and give a shout out to the people who make it happen. For any of you that know me, you know that when things are done poorly I'll let you know that as well! Anyway, if anyone wants to chat about the club just write back on here or get in touch with Gaige and he'll let me know. Joey G

We joined last summer beginning of August. Training was very good. Had a few small issues last…read moreyear. We ran out of gas 30 minutes into our day, with our 2 daughter's aboard. They, in all fairness, didn't charge us for gas that day. This season is been much more disappointing. The availability problems are weekly. We can never get boats we are looking for, and have to settle for older boats, with the same exact things broken on them as last year. Seats broken, door locks broken. Windshield lock down not working. Etc. The biggest problem now, is the GAS BILL. We were assured by our salesman Lou last year that gas was charged by gallos used. And whatever the local pump station was charging per gallon. After receiving two very large gas bills in the beginning of this year, i asked the employees what was going on. I was told they now charge the highest price possible per gallon, plus they take a 60 cent per gallon surcharge on top of it. OUTRAGEOUS... I emailed our salesperson about this problem and got no response at all. I thought maybe I was mistaken, or there was some sort of explanation. Today we took another boat out of a different location and was told the exact same thing from an employee. I feel we were lied to over and over.. They will tell you whatever you need to hear, to have you sign their contract. Let the buyer beware.

Hands down the best thing to do on the North Fork. Erick, Hannah and Christian took 8 of us out…read moresailing for several hours on the schooner Bonnie Lynn, and it made for the most memorable, vibrant and relaxing time. Bonnie Lynn is an incredible boat, with Erick and Hannah the perfect hosts. I can't think of a better way to introduce people to, and share with them, the beauty of the North Fork. We cannot wait for next time, and neither should you.

Great experience. We had fun, very enjoyable sail. Our hosts were very kind and welcoming. Will go…read moreagain.

What a fantastic experience. We were randomly near Port Jeff for a few days and decided to go for a…read morerelaxing sail. I'm so glad we did. What a beautiful boat and equally rad experience. The captain, Brian, was super kind in setting us up and he knows his craft. His 1st mate was also really fun and let me help out when I felt like learning a bit. Worth the very reasonable price. These guys will be a stop every time we pass through, without question.

Captain Brian is truly the BEST !! If you are on Long Island…read moreyou need to sail the Ginny Marie !! Hands down the best experience my family has ever had !! We are already planning our return to the Ginny Marie !! Truly LOVED this experience !!!

What a fantastic experience. We were randomly near Port Jeff for a few days and decided to go for a…read morerelaxing sail. I'm so glad we did. What a beautiful boat and equally rad experience. The captain, Brian, was super kind in setting us up and he knows his craft. His 1st mate was also really fun and let me help out when I felt like learning a bit. Worth the very reasonable price. These guys will be a stop every time we pass through, without question. (Posted in both of their accounts, not sure which is actually the official one)

Can't really give a rating but having all kinds of info but no prices is just a bit uncomfortable…read more Perhaps it's the if you have to ask you can't afford it mindset. Love the looks of the boat and captain was there inviting us for a look at the boat. Perhaps a posted sign with pricing perhaps a last minute discount if boat is not filled by the sailing time.

Great place to walk on hot summer day, or to sit and take a break after lunch (or any time of the…read moreday!) The path winding up from actual marina & ferry to the waterfront park and into more marina, ending up in Centennial park and beach (free parking, woohoo!) Beautiful clean park, lots of parents with kids, dog walkers, and lots of tourists. There is a gazebo to chill from heat, small beach to get your feet wet, sculptures and benches - a little bit of everything. The view of the bay if fantastic on a nice day, with boats leisurely moving in the waves, and people strolling by. Sit down, or walk around - relax and take a break from it all...

WOW! I had the most epic party boat experience for my birthday on the Paddle Pub. They asked what…read moretype of music I like when I booked and that music was playing when I arrived! Captain Alden is the BEST! The boat party vibes, picturesque views, and nearby spots made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to celebrate in style!

From the owner: The price includes a two hour rental, and the Paddle Pub Experience. You’ll meet your US Coast…read moreGuard Licensed Captain, and your party host who will do everything in their power to ensure your party has the time of their lives! Feel free to save a few bucks and bring your own beverages. We’ll have coolers filled with ice to keep your drinks cold, and a clean restroom aboard for when the drinks pile up! There are 12 pedaling stations that power the huge paddle wheel in the back of the boat which we will use to make our way into the bay. Your host will get some music and party games going if you’d like! We might even have some little surprises along the way! We also have a front lounge/dancing area, a bumping sound system to sync up your tunes, and some party lights should you Paddle Pub at night! It will be a memory or in some cases a partial memory, but either way, your host will be sure to make it memorable.

This place has a great vibe. Window service and seat your self and enjoy the views and live music…read more The lobster taco special was great and a great value. The clams strip basket was also fantastic. Finding a table can be a little hard but it's worth it

Beautiful views and solid food options. We enjoyed fish and chips with flavorful beer batter and…read morethree big pieces of flaky juicy cod with decent French fries. Clam chowder has chunks of real clam and potatoes. Restaurant quality fried calamari with seasoned breading. Quesadilla was a big size and the chicken was juicy. Drinks can be purchased separately inside the shop from the fridge. Parking lot was full so we parked across the street on the road. They advised us to place a sign on our dash stating we were at Ralph's so the public safety wouldn't issue any tickets.