Sail Rockaway offers sailing tours, lessons, and youth sailing programs on Jamaica Bay, part of Gateway National Recreation Area and New York City’s largest open space. Based at Marina 59 in Far Rockaway, Queens, the business runs day and sunset tours, birding sunrise sails, moonrise tours, and themed events like Sunset Wednesdays and Secret Beach Day excursions.

Sailing lessons range from a foundational Sailing 101 course to private, lesson-by-lesson instruction and dedicated children’s lessons aboard Optimist dinghies. The Youth Summer Sailing program offers a full slate of activities, schedules, and safety information for kids learning to sail over the summer. Trips run aboard vessels including a Norfolk Oyster 17 and a Drascombe Lugger, with an experienced team of captains leading tours and lessons. The business also offers Caribbean sailing trips for those looking to take their sailing further afield.

For anyone in Far Rockaway or the greater NYC area looking for a sailing tour, lesson, or youth sailing program on Jamaica Bay, Sail Rockaway offers a well-rounded operation covering everything from a relaxed sunset sail to serious sailing instruction.