Waterfront Group Programs
The State University of New York Maritime College Waterfront is pleased to offer visitors a unique and memorable aquatic experience. All programs are designed to emphasize safety, fun and learning. Our professional staff is enthusiastic about sharing their love of the water with you. We proudly boast something for everyone from land lovers to old salts, two hour to weeklong programs, from five people to a bus load. Programs are designed for maximum flexibility, so much so that you are encouraged to mix and match programs to your suit group’s objectives and schedule. Don’t miss out on the true Maritime experience – come and get wet!
For more information on Waterfront Group programs or to book a program contact Rob Crafa at 718-409-7460
Kayaking
Splash around near the shore with novice kayakers or explore the diverse shoreline of western Long Island Sound and the East River with more adventurous paddlers. Kayaking is the simplest way to get your group out on the water. You will be amazed at how quickly beginners progress through the three phases of initial hesitation, relaxed/comfortable enjoyment to “let’s flip ‘em.”
Instructor: New York Maritime College’s Waterfront Staff
Age Group: 7 - adult
Group Size: 4 – 16, larger groups by special arrangement
Recommended Length: Two hours per session, can be customized to meet your schedule
Availability: May - October
Fee: $25/per person per hour, includes sit-on-top kayak and paddles (single or double), safety equipment, kayak guide and/or safety boat with operator
Prerequisites: None
Complimentary Programs: Great introductory program for all age groups and skill levels
Sailing
Adult & Youth Sailing Lessons
Captain your own sailboat! Experience the fun, freedom, exhilaration and enjoyment of sailing in 24’ stable keelboats or dinghies used in high school and collegiate racing. Participants will cover the basics of sailing including boating safety, terminology, rigging, how sails work, points of sail, tacking and jibing, and learn essential knots.
Instructor: New York Maritime College’s Waterfront Staff
Age Group: Keelboat: 8 – 18; Dinghy 14 - 18
Group Size: 3 - 12
Recommended Length: Keelboat: 3 hours – weeklong; Dinghy: 10 half days, 5 half days minimum
Availability: June - August
Fee:
Keelboat: $225/per boat of 3 students for three hour sail; $250 per person for five half days
Dinghy: $300 for 5 half day sessions
includes all safety equipment and on-the-water instruction
Prerequisites:
Keelboat – none;
Dinghy - basic swimming skills
Complimentary Programs: Kayaking, Boating Safety, Safe Powerboat Handling
New York State Boating Safety Certification
This eight hour course is taught by a certified instructor who covers safety equipment, safe boat operation, marlinspike seamanship (knots, coiling and heaving line), rules of the road, navigation rules & navigation aids, emergency procedures and rendering assistance and a host of other areas. This primarily classroom course integrates practical application of all skills using dockside demonstrations and other hands-on methods whenever possible.
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved course meets the New York and Connecticut state boating safety education requirements. Many insurance companies offer discounts to boat owners who have participated in this type of boating safety course.
Instructor: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Approved Boating Safety Instructor
Age Group: 10 - adult
Group Size: 6+
Recommended Length:
Eight hours minimum, can be customized to meet your schedule
Availability: Year Round
Fee: $450 group rate
Prerequisites: None
Complimentary Programs: Safe Powerboat Handling
Safe Powerboat Handling
This sixteen hour, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat or improve their on-the-water boat handling skills. The course is taught by a US Powerboating certified instructor who covers safe boat operation, docking, anchoring, marlinspike seamanship (knots, coiling and heaving line), navigation rules & navigation aids, safety equipment, emergency procedures, rendering assistance and a host of other areas. The topics are covered using a variety of techniques in the classroom and dockside, with an emphasis toward hands-on, on-the-water practical application of all skills.
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has approved the course which also meets the boating safety certificate requirements in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (see Boating Safety Certification above).
Instructor: US Powerboating Certified Instructor
Age Group: 10 - adult
Group Size: 6 - 12
Recommended Length: Sixteen hours, can be customized to meet your schedule
Availability: April - October
Fee: $250/per person, includes all books, safety equipment and on-the-water instruction; State Boating Safety Certifications are extra ($10 for New York State, $25 for Connecticut sent directly to the state)
Prerequisites: None
For more information on Waterfront Group programs or to book a program contact Rob Crafa at 718-409-7460
