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The Atlantic Yachting Association (New York City) is your destination in Manhattan for the best sailing has to offer. Whether you're looking for personalized sailing lessons and instruction at our Manhattan sailing school, an elegant private sailboat charter in New York Harbor, or enriching summer programs for kids, we're here to make you're experience on the water what you've always dreamed it could be. If you're a beginner looking to develop sailing skills or an expert who can't get enough time on the water, you've come to the right place.

AYA Store

In addition to the best sailing gear and instructional books, we offer Gift Certificates for all of our services and programs. Whether you want to give a day of sailing in Manhattan, a week of sailing in the Caribbean, a sightseeing sailboat tour of New York City, one our award winning sailing lessons or one of our serene private sailboat charters - we will work with you to give the perfect gift.

We've only got two spots left for our Intro to Sailing course this Sunday, May 4th. Its just $249 for a full day of sailing instruction. Sign up now to join us.

Summer Sailing for Kids

Do your kids dream of sailing? The AYA's New York City Summer Sailing Program for Kids - a unique summer sailing program on New York Harbor, is here to teach them the skills they'll need. The program teaches children ages 9-15 the sport of sailing in a relaxed hands-on atmosphere in two-week day sessions beginning in June.

Sailing Lessons at the NYC Sailing School

Learn to Sail in New York City! The AYA's New York City Sailing School is Manhattan's premier sailing school offering lessons from beginner through advanced. Whether you want to Learn to Sail in a Day, or opt for one of our two and three day courses, we will get you out on the water and teach you the skills you'll need to experience the joys of sailing.

Private Charters

Our Manhattan sailboat charters are the ideal setting for your gathering. We offer many different types of private charters, sure to provide the experience you are looking for. We are also specialists in planning sailing trips for you and your friends, be it a day out on the water here in New York, or an offshore charter anywhere you can imagine.

Corporate Sailing

Help your company expand its horizons with a sailing excursion in New York City. Our corporate sailing programs include Team Building workshops, Captained Sailboat Charters, and Group Sailing Lessons. We have planned events for some of the world's leading companies and would be happy to customize an outing specific to your needs.