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    Hudson River Community Sailing

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    By the Battery on an Ominous Day
    Shaun S.

    I was looking for a place to learn how to sail. I only had the last weekend in August 09 to do it. I found Hudson River Community Sailing online - and am so glad I did. The organization exists to teach urban teenagers math and leadership by teaching them sailing. In addition, they teach adults to sail, have a club where for very little money, you can sail their boats, and also do sails recreationally or for team building. I loved their class. It was well taught and fun. In two days I went from knowing almost nothing about sailing - to being certified in basic keelboat by US Sailing. The instructor was knowledgeable and funny. We learned hands on and practically on the water. I then became a member of the adult club - and sailed all the time. The organization is very easy to interact with - helping the community get on the water. The founder and staff are also terrific. Bill Bahen, the Executive Director and founder, is the most friendly guy you'd ever meet - and has a huge heart. He's passionate about bringing great sailing access to NYC and to helping kids transform their lives through sailing. So if you want to dive in like me (I know bought my own boat) or if you just want to get out on the water (they do 2 hour "Taste of Sailing" cruises for cheap), head over to Hudson River Community Sailing.

    A stuffed penguin on their J24!
    Diana C.

    Uber friendly staff at this low key, budget-happy sailing company on the West Side! Our group of 5 went on a J24 with Jerry, who was superb with involving us in all the sailing exercises. We could tell he was really passionate about sailing and cared about our comfort levels while out on a particularly rough day. One of us got a bit sea sick and had to turn in early-- all managed with grace and poise. Quite honestly, this may be the most affordable sailing in New York City. Will definitely be back! ** for their taste of sailing, it says you can bring up to 6, excluding the instructor, on a J24 boat. It is a small boat! I would recommend capping it at 5 guests, depending on their sizes ! 3-4 + instructor would be most comfortable!

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    Fantastic experience, on a nice warm day u can't beat it and you are learning and participating at same time! Very nice staff!

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