Tours take place on Jamaica Bay; New York City's largest open space.
An estuary nearly twice the size of Manhattan lays before us. Here on the very edge of NYC we will set sail upon Jamaica Bay; a realm that exists within yet without the rest of New York city. Pop a bottle, soak up the sunset, stretch out and catch some ray's. You can even help sail the boat and learn a bit. The world is your oyster. Within a hundred yards distance from the dock the signs of civilization start to fade away. Lush greenery dominates the landscape as we are flanked on both sides by wild parkland. Eventually the waters widen before us as we enter into Jamaica Bay proper. Directly to our north is Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge; the green heart of the bay. Grassy marshland and deserted islands interlaced with myriad channels are within reach. Ospreys, hawks, herons, and egrets are but a few of the birds that you can spy via the boats binoculars. If you'd like to get your feet wet or do a little shore-side exploration then we can drop anchor at one of several secluded areas. Swimming is an option. There are also 4 different restaurants with docks where you can grab a drink or call in an order to bring aboard. My boat, the Norfolk Oyster, is as safe and stable as she is beautiful, but it should be known that sailing is best undertaken by the able bodied & optimistic individual.
Contact to reserve your sailing tour.
An estuary nearly twice the size of Manhattan lays before us. Here on the very edge of NYC we will set sail upon Jamaica Bay; a realm that exists within yet without the rest of New York city. Pop a bottle, soak up the sunset, stretch out and catch some ray's. You can even help sail the boat and learn a bit. The world is your oyster. Within a hundred yards distance from the dock the signs of civilization start to fade away. Lush greenery dominates the landscape as we are flanked on both sides by wild parkland. Eventually the waters widen before us as we enter into Jamaica Bay proper. Directly to our north is Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge; the green heart of the bay. Grassy marshland and deserted islands interlaced with myriad channels are within reach. Ospreys, hawks, herons, and egrets are but a few of the birds that you can spy via the boats binoculars. If you'd like to get your feet wet or do a little shore-side exploration then we can drop anchor at one of several secluded areas. Swimming is an option. There are also 4 different restaurants with docks where you can grab a drink or call in an order to bring aboard. My boat, the Norfolk Oyster, is as safe and stable as she is beautiful, but it should be known that sailing is best undertaken by the able bodied & optimistic individual.
Contact to reserve your sailing tour.
RATES (2 hour tour)
TOURS ARE LIMITED TO SIX PASSENGERS OF THE SAME PARTY
BASE RATE: $150 (up to 2 people)
Additional passengers: $30 per person
Additional hours: $75 per hour
All reservations require a $50 deposit made payable via venmo to @sailrockaway
Remaining balances can be paid in cash on the day of the sail, thank you.
Kids under 2 years old ride free.
TOURS ARE LIMITED TO SIX PASSENGERS OF THE SAME PARTY
BASE RATE: $150 (up to 2 people)
Additional passengers: $30 per person
Additional hours: $75 per hour
All reservations require a $50 deposit made payable via venmo to @sailrockaway
Remaining balances can be paid in cash on the day of the sail, thank you.
Kids under 2 years old ride free.
INFORMATION
• Seats up to 6 passengers plus the captain
• Hours of Operation: 10am - last light
• We depart from Marina 59 in Far Rockaway
•Parking available inside the marina.
• The sailboat is the 17 ft. Norfolk Oyster aka "Christina"
• Feel free to bring food and drinks. Alcohol is fine as well. The boat lacks a head, so bathroom breaks are tough. Wine & Liquor are best, beer not so much.
•Disposable plastic bottles and store bought bottled water are not welcome on my boat. Catch a clue already.
• Cooler available upon request
• Binoculars and bluetooth speaker aboard for passenger use
• Our tour captain is U.S.C.G. certified and remains at the helm
• Items to consider bringing: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, rain jacket,
bathing suit, towel, aqua shoes, drinking water, snacks
• Cancellations or rescheduling must be made 72 hours in advance of initial scheduled sail or else forfeiture of deposit will result, with the exception of a doctors note.
•Severe weather may be cause for cancellation or rescheduling without penalty. Any alterations in the schedule due to severe weather are at the sole discretion of Sail Rockaway. Notification of cancelation due to weather will be given to the customer as far in advance as possible.
• Seats up to 6 passengers plus the captain
• Hours of Operation: 10am - last light
• We depart from Marina 59 in Far Rockaway
•Parking available inside the marina.
• The sailboat is the 17 ft. Norfolk Oyster aka "Christina"
• Feel free to bring food and drinks. Alcohol is fine as well. The boat lacks a head, so bathroom breaks are tough. Wine & Liquor are best, beer not so much.
•Disposable plastic bottles and store bought bottled water are not welcome on my boat. Catch a clue already.
• Cooler available upon request
• Binoculars and bluetooth speaker aboard for passenger use
• Our tour captain is U.S.C.G. certified and remains at the helm
• Items to consider bringing: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, rain jacket,
bathing suit, towel, aqua shoes, drinking water, snacks
• Cancellations or rescheduling must be made 72 hours in advance of initial scheduled sail or else forfeiture of deposit will result, with the exception of a doctors note.
•Severe weather may be cause for cancellation or rescheduling without penalty. Any alterations in the schedule due to severe weather are at the sole discretion of Sail Rockaway. Notification of cancelation due to weather will be given to the customer as far in advance as possible.
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SAIL ROCKAWAY
360 Beach 59 St
Far Rockaway, NY 11692
516 206 2642
360 Beach 59 St
Far Rockaway, NY 11692
516 206 2642