Tours take place on Jamaica Bay
New York City's largest open space.

In Rockaway, on the very edge of NYC, Jamaica Bay is an estuary nearly the size of Manhattan. Steady ocean breeze and peaceful open surroundings make for fantastic sailing and some spectacular sunsets. The sailboats are the unique Norfolk Oyster "Christina", and our newest boat The Drascombe Lugger. Our aim is to get you comfortable on the water.

THE NORFOLK OYSTER

THE DRASCOMBE LUGGER

Our cruising ground is an expansive array of small bays, marked channels, sandy shorelines and mixed parkland. Every sailing tour is private and a minimum of 2 hours covering at least 6+ miles round trip. Wind and tide will help decide our course for the day. Passengers are given the chance to try their hand at sailing the boat during the tour if they wish.

The nearby JoCo Marsh remains the largest example of the last surviving original saltmarsh of Jamaica Bay. Tall grass marshlands line the banks of several winding creeks that provide critical habitat to the birds and aquatic species which live here. 

Elsewhere along the route we can drop anchor or beach the boat at one of several picturesque and secluded areas. Swimming is an option.

sunset times

May
7:51pm-8:19pm

June
8:20pm-8:29pm

July
8:29pm-8:11pm

August
8:09pm-7:28pm

Sept
7:26pm-6:38pm

October
6:36pm-5:52pm

TOUR RATES

Tours are PRIVATE
and limited to SIX PASSENGERS

BASE RATE
$190
(2 people/2 hours)

Additional Passengers
$40 per person

Additional Hours
$90 per hour
(after initial 2 hours)

 What's Included

Cushions
Life Jackets
(Adult, Youth and Infant)
Cork screw
bottle opener
Drinking glasses
Complimentary snacks+ seltzers

Binoculars
Bluetooth speaker
Custom yacht rock playlists!
ZOCA reef safe sunscreen
extra windbreakers
COtton Blankets

Cooler & ice
available upon request

ITEMS TO CONSIDER BRINGING

hat
sunglasses
long sleeve shirt
rain jacket
bathing suit
towel
water shoes
picnic fare
reef safe sunscreen 
your custom playlists

faq answers

~ BYOB ~

Hours of Operation
10am - last light

Seats up to
6 passengers
plus the captain
 
Kids under 2 years old
ride free

USCG captain
onboard for all sails

We depart from
Marina 59
Far Rockaway, NYC

The sailboat is either
the 17 ft. Norfolk Oyster
aka "Christina"
or
The Drascombe Lugger

THE BOAT LACKs A "HEAD"
AKA BATHROOM
PLEASE USE THE
MARINA's facilities
BEFORE WE DEPART

Thank you for joining us!