Captain Steve is simply AMAZING!!! Was a great time sailing with him for my birthday, along with…read moremy best group of friends on-board. He takes just as good of care with his boat as he does with his clients, and is super accommodating. *The boat was very clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. Had a microwave and stove! Lots of space on the table and seating around it. *Location of the boat was VERY CONVENIENT!! Had a parking lot with lots of space and the marina also had ice (great when you have a cooler/in need of ice for drinks). TIP: Captain Steve was really kind in offering to help us with our cooler, and offered to bring a cart/wagon to put the cooler on to make it easier to bring on the walk to where the boat is docked. *Captain Steve: Not only was he informative about the areas, but he was also a pleasure to have a conversation with. My friends and I had a fantastic experience and enjoyed our time sailing and relaxing , and will definitely sail with captain Steve again this summer!

Thank you Captain Steve for a fantastic day on the water in your beautiful sailboat. We enjoyed…read moreourselves so much that we will be back soon!

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

We went on a sail aboard the Clearwater and had a lovely time. The boat was conveniently docked by…read morethe Boat Basin on the upper west side. It's an all wood vessel designed after the old sailing sloops. And I must say it's a very good-looking vessel. The crew, which was made up of almost all volunteers, were great and very personable. As part of the trip, we all got to help hoist the sail which was quite the experience. It actually takes a lot of work and people to hoist this massive sail. We sailed in the evening and got to watch the sun set over the city. We were lucky that there was enough wind to get us moving but not too windy that it made the sail rough. We had a such a great time and wished that the sail was longer!

I stumbled upon the Hudson River Sloop, a small 18th/19th century replica boat made by Peter Seeger…read morein the late 1960's to help draw attention to the worsening conditions of the Hudson River by playing music and focusing on improving the rivers ecosystem as a whole, a blueprint other conservation groups have followed. The sloop was hanging out by the Boat Basin off Riverside Park when I wandered in and got to speak to some of the volunteers who work there. They do school tours regularly, but also have tours open to the public and can be hired out for private events. The really cool part is not only do they offer the option to volunteer on the boat, but even if you're paying for a tour you get to actively participate in the actual sailing of the vessel, which takes a lot of work! It's a really unique experience, especially in this city where not many of us really get to interact with boats, much less understand how an older replica like this actually functions. I also got to see and pet some of the wildlife that live in the Hudson, among them a clam. eel, and a little bottom feeder whose name I can't remember. See picture ;)

The Quassapaug Sailing Center was awesome! Megan and Charlie are awesome instructors. Got to sail…read morewith Charlie and he really knew what he was doing. Also plenty of picnic benches if you need a snack. Also, nice beach area to take a dip.

From the owner: Sailing lessons for students aged 8-17 and adults over 18.read more

A beautiful wooden sailboat. Captain Pat was easy to reach and a nice, interesting person who knew…read morea lot about the surrounding areas. We had a great sail for a few hours. I recommend it!

We enjoyed sailing with Captain Pat, and appreciated how easy it was to book with him…read more He was friendly, personable, and the price was fair. His boat was also very clean, and he allowed us to navigate, and interact with the boat; The Dolphin. When booking this tour it's important to bring cash only, we didn't know that before our tour began but Capt. Pat was patient in allowing us to go to a cash machine. I would recommend this tour in Kingston, especially because boating services in Saugerties have a lot to be desired in the way of customer service, and I would rather go where the customer service is good.

We brought our own food on board, and the entire experience was amazing. Captain Rob was incredibly…read morehumble and friendly, and Gillian, one of the crew members, was so kind and made our yacht ride incredibly smooth. The sail boat had a great kitchen setup with utensils available for us to use, which made everything super convenient. We cruised along the Hudson River and got to witness a breathtaking sunset--it was honestly the best experience I've had. The crew was not only warm and welcoming but also knowledgeable about the local history of the towns along the river and the different boats we passed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and great value for money. Highly recommended

Had the best time sailing with Black Swan Sailing! The boat is super comfortable and the views of…read morethe Hudson and Catskills were gorgeous. Captain Rob is a great guy -- really easygoing and knows his stuff. It was such a relaxing and fun experience.

SSC is such a great place if you plan to sail on LI Sound or beyond. It offers sailing classes out…read moreof Norwalk. Particularly, the sessions taught by Martin, the owner, were fantastic with both sailing basics and hands-on tips. The classes were intense at times but made you a better sailer. SSC has a variety of sail boats (from daysail to 40 footer) you can have access to after enrolling one of their membership plans which are quite reasonable in my opinion as opposed to owning a boat. Additionally, there are other sailing opportunities (I.e. racing etc) to hone in your skills and enjoy what LI sound has to offer. It is a local family owned business with friendly team. The students and members I met at SSC are easy going and great to hang out with.

My company had a wonderful team building event with the Sound Sailing team! We had two awesome…read morecaptains, Jill & Martin who taught us all how to sail and eventually race each other. We were well equipped with life jackets and plenty of water. I'd highly recommend the Sound Sailing team for your next company retreat.

We are cruising the Sound and stopped at Safe Harbor for the evening. Discovered this great…read morelittle rental shop with the best folks right by the marina. Picked a super fun bike with a basket for a run into town. They had paddle boards as well as a nice selection of bikes. Unbelievably fun and friendly staff owners? I couldn't recommend them more.

Great service, loved paddle boarding here, not the best water but the owner was lovely and for that…read moreI support her small business. Equipment was solid and parking was easy/free.

I can't say enough good things about the teaching, the staff, and the sailing here. I took the…read more3-day adult lesson package, then joined the club, which entitles you to reserve boats and take them out yourself. All members of the staff have been totally friendly, patient with rookie errors, and are always willing to offer tips and guidance. And sailing on Haverstraw Bay is great. Signing up here has been the best decision I've made all summer.

really is the best deal around. great not to have to deal with boat ownership. price is…read moreexcellent. staff is friendly, helpful, sometimes they even laugh at my stupid jokes. boats are in fine shape for day sails. i think this is basically the best you will find in westchester and fairfield (at least a reasonable distance from nyc, which is all i checked) and i have checked around pretty extensively.