We connect boaters with licensed captains that provide on the water training. At BoatSavvy, we’re all about learning boat safety the fun way – on the water! Whether you’re in your own boat or hanging out with us on ours, we’re here to give you the hands-on skills that make navigating both safe and super confident. Currently captains are available in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York

Classes we offer: Basic Boating, Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Communication, Weather and Sail. Our Safe Boating Courses meet all the requirements of New York State. All of our Basic Boating and Advanced courses are taught by Experienced Certified Instructors. We are an active and sociable group of boating people dedicated to promoting the principles of safe boating and fellowship on the water. We are actively engaged in various public services to improve the quality of the boating experience for our members and the boating public. You can find us on Long Island's beautiful south shore, centrally located between Babylon and Amityville. Babylon, New York

Seneca Sail & Power Squadron. The Finger Lakes Chapter is a boating fraternity located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Its members are dedicated to the art, science and tradition of boating. Whether your preference is to travel by wind or under power, you will find like-minded individuals here that share your interests. The primary purpose of America's Boating Club is to serve as a source for boating education. Formal and informal classes are available that cover the basics all the way up to advanced techniques that can be used to circle the globe. We have a fun-loving side, too. Members get together on a regular basis to enjoy good food, good drink, and good company throughout the year. When possible, guest speakers are brought in to share stories and experiences on a variety of subjects. Finger Lakes, New York

We offer 12 Week Courses, 8hr Classes, and 2 Hour Seminars on a variety of boating topics! The Great South Bay Power Squadron received its charter and was formed on May 16th, 1941. Prior to this time, Great South Bay was a Division of South Shore Power Squadron. As a boating organization we have many on-water events for our members to enjoy. Bay Shore, New York

Sailing Lessons, Camps, and Charter opportunities in New York City. Sailing from the west side of Manhattan April - November. Manhattan's Premier Destination for Everything Sailing. We offer luxurious Private Sailboat Charters, Sailing Lessons, Sailing School, Summer Camp, Corporate Sailing, Company Outings, and Sailing Vacations. New York, NY

The Bellport Bay Sailing Foundation (BBSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to community sailing instruction. Housed at the Bellport Bay Yacht Club, our summer youth programs are open to sailors between the ages of 6 and 17. Bellport, New York

Choose from classes in Nassau County, Suffolk, Manhattan, New Jersey and Connecticut, among other locations- or have a private class in the privacy of your own home. This class covers EVERYTHING YOU NEED to get on the water by Power Boat, Sail or PWC/Jetski including Navigation, rules of the road, Personal Watercraft, Safe Operation, Emergencies- among many other things you need to know by law and for the safety of your vessel, your passengers and your own personal safety.

Teaching the community to sail, race, and love the sport of sailing! Welcome to the CLCSF, where our goal is to provide an easy and affordable way for everyone to enjoy sailing on Lake Chautauqua. We focus on High School team racing, as well as youth through adult sailing courses and education. CLCSF is a non-profit community based organization. Lakewood, New York

The City Island Sail and Power Squadron is a full-fledged member of the United States Power Squadrons belonging to District 4. As such, we are dedicated to "promote high standards of navigation and seamanship, maintain our boats and operate them legally, render assistance to others whenever possible and conduct ourselves in a manner that will add prestige, honor, and respect to the United States Power Squadrons." We offer boating classes and boating activities. New York, New York

Interested in learning how to sail or taking some sailing lessons? Do you want more than just a one or two hour lesson in terminology and boat anatomy? Do you want instructors who put you first, ensuring that you have the skills you need to safely enjoy the freedom of the sailing lifestyle? Then Offshore Sailing School is the perfect place for you! We offer far more than just a simple overview of sailing, disguised as a lesson. Our courses are designed to give students real, practical knowledge through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. You can choose to learn at our schools in New York and New Jersey, Florida or the British Virgin Islands. Make your time with Offshore Sailing School a complete vacation adventure. Get away for a weekend or a week of sailing. Come home with an entirely new lifestyle – the sailing lifestyle! Florida, Caribbean, New York, New Jersey,

Hands-On instruction in every level of sailing. Whether you're new to sailing, or a seasoned sailor that wants to hone their skills, we have programs that give you hands on learning. We believe that Hands-On instruction is the best way to learn to sail, so the majority of class time is spent on the boats with personalized attention by expert sailors. Adult sailing lessons and classes, Youth sailing lessons, Sailing Club Memberships. Croton on Hudson, New York

We're dedicated to the promotion of youth sailing. The East End Youth Sailing Foundation promotes and supports high school sailing because sailing is not just a game, its a sport and activity that lasts a lifetime. Our high school sailing program seeks to teach and refine the boating skills of North Fork area students engaged in the sport of sailing by emphasizing dinghy and keelboat racing as a preferred method of advancing skill levels and holding the interest of young sailors. All of our programs are completely free of charge to the students; EEYS is a 501(c)(3) educational organization and draws on donations by individuals and businesses as its sole source of revenue. New Suffolk, New York

New York/New Jersey's premier dealer for Beneteau Yachts. Great Hudson Sailing Center has been serving the sailing community for over 35 years, starting as a sailing school in 1978 and then as one of the first U.S. Beneteau dealerships in 1986. Since then we have taught thousands of new sailors and sold hundreds of new and used boats. Our award winning staff and customer service has allowed us to help promote and support the sailing community in all aspects for over three decades. We also offer a Fractional Lease Program and Beneteau Yacht Charters. West Haverstraw, New York

Sailing the Hudson River with Griffin Sailing School (GSS) is time well spent. We offer semi-private sailing instruction, with a student-to-instructor ratio of 3:1 that's the best in the industry. Our instructors love to share their sailing knowledge. Whether you're a beginner or a "salty" sailor, a cruiser or a racer, you'll learn to sail comfortably and safely. GSS Courses don't just teach you to sail. We are creating well-rounded sailors, and building sailing relationship with our students for years to come. Top results and student satisfaction are our primary goals. We will not sacrifice quality for quantity! We adjust our teaching methods to every student's sailing needs, and that's the key to our success. Connelly, New York

The Henderson Harbor Water Sports Program Inc. (HHWSP) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to promoting water sports to students of all ages in the Henderson Harbor Area. At HHWSP, we are committed to maintaing a safe and current fleet of boats to train and race on. From beginner sailing to national races, our boats will prepare students for a lifetime of fun! Our top of the line swimming instruction gives our students the skills and knowledge necessary to be a safe and profiecient swimmer. Our new safe powerboat training program goes a step farther than your typical NASBLA course. It takes that critical safe boating knowledge and applies it to practical on-the-water training. Learn how to safely sail, swim and operate a powerboat at HHWSP. There is something for everyone from age 3 through Adult at Henderson Harbor Water Sports Programs. With classes in Fiberglass Repair, NYS Safe Boating, Powerboat Operations, Sailing, Swimming, & STEM Camp, we hope you will find a reason to join us! Henderson Harbor, New York

Founded to serve the urban community that makes up New York City, with an emphasis on youth education, Hudson River Community Sailing provides enriching maritime access through the medium of sailing to the residents of our great city. HRCS offers an incredibly wide range of programs, from Sail Academy, to 2 hour sailing excursions to an adult sailing club membership, we are committed to making sailing accessible to the community at large. New York, NY

Iroquois Sail and Power Squadron is a unit within District 6 of the United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club, which is the nation's premiere boating education, boater safety and fraternal boating club. Members have access to on- and off-the-water activities, cruises and rendezvous, learning opportunities, boating mentors and hands-on boating courses. We provide boating education and foster social and fraternal relationships among our members who live or do their boating from the eastern part of Rochester to Great Sodus Bay and from the South Shore of Lake Ontario to the Northern parts of the Finger Lakes. Webster, New York

Established in 1894, Huguenot Yacht Club (HYC) is one of the founding clubs of the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound (JSALIS). Our mission is to introduce children to sailing, which is not just an isolated skill but also a way of life that can be enjoyed for life. New Rochelle, New York

The Lake George Power Squadron is a member of the United States Power Squadron, a private, non-profit, non-governmental, non-military organization of men, women and families who share a common love of recreational boating both on Lake George and other area lakes and waterways. The Squadron conducts a variety of educational programs and courses that are open to the public. Youngsters and old timers, neophytes and old salts, weekend sailors and circumnavigators, sailors, power boaters, jet skiers, windsurfers, canoers, and kayakers alike make up our membership. You do not need to own a boat to join our Squadron. The Lake George Power Squadron is a fellowship organization, promoting camaraderie and educational opportunities among boaters on a local, regional, and national basis. Many social activities conducted both on and off the water take place throughout the year. Lake George, Burnt Hills, New York

It's fun and easy to learn to sail. Start with Basic Sailing, taught on J/24 sailboats in New York Harbor. Our instructors are trained professionals who special in communicating the concepts of sailing in a relaxed and informative manner. Each course is limited to 4 students per instructor. You will get plenty of personalized attention and hands-on experience. New York, NY

Since 1938, the Neptune Sail and Power Squadron (now known as the Neptune Boating Club) has been providing boating instruction to Huntington Township, including the waters of Huntington, Centerport, Northport, Lloyd's Neck and Asharoken. You are invited to check out our club where you can learn new skills, meet new friends. The Neptune Boating Club offers a flexible program of self-study and classroom instruction. At the core of our mission lies our commitment to providing an engaging, respectful and rewarding learning environment. Huntington, New York

Earn your Safe Boating & Jetski Certificate with New York Boating Safety. At New York Boating Safety our goal is to provide you, the recreational boater, with the highest quality boating safety education so your boating experience can be safe and enjoyable for you and your family. CLASSES IN NASSAU, SUFFOLK, BROOKLYN, QUEENS, WESTCHESTER & SULLIVAN COUNTIES

Come for the Boating Education...Stay for the Friends. Located in New York City, the New York Sail & Power Squadron originally formed in 1914 as a local unit of the United States Power Squadron, offering courses in Navigation, Piloting, and Nautical Astronomy as well as public lectures. In 1926, the name was officially changed to New York Power Squadron, and in 2003 it was changed to New York Sail and Power Squadron to include members under sail. It is a part of District 4 of the United States Power Squadron. USPS is a private, self-supporting, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe boating through education and providing free Vessel Safety Checks. New York, NY

We're a Sailing Club and ASA Sailing School. Escape Manhattan sailing school and Hudson River boating crowds! Learn how to sail right the first time with our Start Sailing course, do a sailboat rental, join our seasonal Club, take cruising or navigation courses, or vacation and train on a sailing yacht with us abroad. City Island, New York

North River Sail & Power Squadron offers Marine Safety and Boating Education for boat owners, operators and those interested in getting into boating in the New York City area. We conduct classes and Seminars for: State Boating Safety Certificates, Celestial Navigation, Basic Powerboat Handling, Sail, Coastal Piloting & Blue Water Navigation. The North River Sail and Power Squadron (NRSPS) is a unit of the United States Sail and Power Squadrons® (USPS). Founded 1936, the NRSPS was named after the Hudson River's original name: The Great North River. Join the NRSPS and start enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of our fellow members, whilst practicing safe and fun boating! New York, New York

This is the Official NYS Boating & PWC Safety Certificate Course. Approved Nationwide by NASBLA and USCG. Get your boating license today!

We are a non-profit training center dedicated to raising the level of sailors and sailing in the United States. In part, we are a match racing training center. In part, we are a high-level racing school. The founders of Oakcliff decided to create a center dedicated to training sailors, boat workers, owners and teams, unlike any other on the planet. Here you can become a better sailor and learn to run a business in the maritime industry. Oyster Bay, New York

The Oyster Bay Sail and Power Squadron is a unit of the United States Power Squadron®: the largest boating organization in the United States of America. As a non-profit educational boating organization, who has been teaching safe boating in our community for over 45 years. With over 110 members in our squadron, we enjoy both power and sail boating activities and we are dedicated to promoting SAFE BOATING THROUGH EDUCATION encouraging all to join us and learn about boating from those who know. North Shore area of Long Island, New York

Peconic Bay Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, is dedicated to safe boating through education. We serve eastern Suffolk County on the East end of Long Island, New York. We offer safe boating courses, basic boating classes, America's Boating Course, Boat Smart, Chart Smart, NY State Young Boaters Course, NY Safe Boating Course, Jet Ski Certification, and others that are all New York State and NASBLA approved with certified instructors. We also have advanced boating classes like Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation, Navigation, Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sail, and Weather. The Power Squadron's mission as a fraternal organization is to provide support and encouragement to its members, so they will have FUN while continuing their education and being safe. Riverhead, New York

Port Sailing School offers everyone the opportunity to enhance their love of the sea with a passion for sailing. Port Sailing School providing sailing lessons, bareboat charters, boat rentals, teenage sailing camp, sailing certifications, fractional sailing programs, British Virgin Island sailing lessons, British Virgin Island bareboat charters, sailing camp, sailing vacations, captained charters, sunset sails and fun. Port Washington, New York

Ready About Sailing bridges the gap in services for local sailors by bringing you: A serious sailboat dealership and marina in Celoron on Chautauqua Lake; High quality, well-priced parts & accessories in our Ships Store; Dealership with Vanguard Sailboats, Precision Boat Works, Flying Scot, Catalina and Com-Pac, providing a wide spectrum of new boats for all sailors; Dealership with Hobie, providing innovative paddle boats; Quality used and brokered sailboats and powerboats; Adult sailing instruction through our ASA Sailing School; Sailboat rentals for an afternoon, a day, or longer; Fuel, marine pump-out service, mechanical service for sail and power craft; Summer slips and winter storage; Honest and Friendly Service. Celoron, New York

Rocking the Boat uses traditional wooden boatbuilding and on-water education to help young people develop into empowered and responsible adults. Through these mediums, Rocking the Boat enables South Bronx students to deal with everyday realities that are often not addressed at home or in school. Five levels of community and youth development programs operate during the fall and spring academic semesters and over the summer. Kids don't just build boats at Rocking the Boat, boats build kids. Bronx, New York

We have been teaching sailing and renting sailboats since 1997. Whether a bareboat sunset cruise or a weeklong trip to Block Island with a captain, we try to make the experience of renting a boat from us, as comfortable and rewarding as possible. In 2006 we added kayaking rentals and fly fishing instruction and charters to our list of services. Sag Harbor, New York

Sail Buffalo Sailing School and Sailing Club offers Buffalo’s only nationally accredited sailing education (ASA), boat share program, unlimited access to sailboats for club members, ongoing educational opportunities, and a place for you in the sailing community. At Sail Buffalo Sailing School our goal is to train people to be safe, confident sailors, and provide on-water access, continuing education, and social networking to our club members. Buffalo, New York

Private Sailing Charters, Lessons, & Sunset Sails. Plan the perfect private sailboat tour in Montauk. Set sail with a licensed captain to show you the ropes, or just sit back and relax on our private boats. Our charters are "hands on" do as much or as little as you like. Perfect for bachelorette parties, families, couples, and groups. Learn to sail at your own pace with private instruction or check out one of our classes for adults or junior sailors. Sail Montauk is an American Sailing Association certified sailing school. The waters of the Hamptons are the perfect place to learn to sail. Cruise Montauk with us! Montauk, New York

Sailing Charters, Lessons, and Rentals. We're committed to the passionate pursuit of the present moment, to the prospect of feeling our place, our sense of belonging, right here and right now! At Sail Ontario, we grab that moment every time we cast off lines, hoist a sail, and dig in to the wind. On board any one of our vessels, every moment can be THAT moment. Whether Captained Charters, Sailing Lessons, or Sailboat Rentals, Sail Ontario is THE place to find THAT MOMENT! Sackets Harbor, New York

The Saratoga Sailing School is a program of The Saratoga Lake Sailing Club and is dedicated to teaching the sport of sailing. The program uses proven methods developed by US Sailing. The Saratoga Lake Sailing Club (SLSC) provides boats and facilities for the program. Adult sailors will have five classes (We've added another racing course!) to choose from depending on their level of sailing skills. Class sizes will be limited to promote a focused learning environment. The classes will primarily use Flying Scot sailboats. Junior sailors, aged between 9 and 17, can choose from four programs (We've added another!) using Optis, O'Pen Bics, Laser, or Flying Junior sailboats. Ballston Spa, New York

Sea School offers U.S. Coast Guard approved maritime training and is considered to be the premier maritime training school in the country. We have been in business for over 42 years with convenient locations along the Eastern Seaboard, Gulf Coast and the Caribbean. Our Coast Guard approved instructors are the best in the industry. Whether you're new to the maritime world or an "Old Salt", Sea School has you covered. Locations in New York, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Ohio

Headquartered in Western New York and with offices in Sandusky, Ohio, we have been successfully conducting marine training classes since 1984 in various Great Lakes cities. Since our inception we have professionally prepared over 3,000 students for various U.S. Coast Guard licensing exams. Our pass ratio is over 95 percent which is unsurpassed in the marine training industry.

Dedicated to the sport of sailing and the teaching of sailing skills. Our four New Jersey - New York metropolitan area chapters welcome sailors of all skill levels, as well as those interested in learning how to sail. We are a leading provider of basic sailing instruction, teaching you how to sail safely. Each chapter offers a variety of sailing classes from beginning through advanced cruising and navigation courses. For the more experienced sailor, our Cruising courses will prepare for overnight to weeks long trips on larger keel boats. In addition, all of the chapters work together to organize multi-day sailboat cruising adventures worldwide.

Seneca Sailing Academy (SSA) was formed in 2012 as a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide community members with access to responsible seamanship skills. Seneca Sailing Academy offers sailing instruction for children and adults throughout the summer. Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, Geneva, New York

Learn to Sail at Seven Seas Sailing School of Buffalo! Season 2012 is our 42nd season teaching the love and art of sailing to Western New York and Southern Ontario individuals and families. When you sign up for our classes, you’ve joined our community yacht club, open to your entire family. At Seven Seas, our mission is not money, but education, safety, recreation, and community interaction. Our goal is to teach you Sailing, for Life! Buffalo, New York

SBJSA (Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association) founded in 1956 is an independent summer sailing school serving youth from Western New York and around the world. The Community Boating Center located on the SBJSA Campus is the next phase in the evolution of our notable program with emphasis on Access and Education for All. Sodus Point, New York

We're an ASA affiliate school located on City Island in the Bronx. Sailing in the protected waters of the Long Island Sound, we believe sailing offers more than just an opportunity for fun – sailing connects people to the water, the environment, and the people around them in a way few leisure activities can through an experience like no other. Our mission at SOUL Sailing is to allow people from all walks of life to experience the joys of sailing in a safe and relaxed environment. We offer private or semi private half-day lessons, as well as ASA certified introductory courses, on small boats ideal for learning the basics of the art of sailing. Bronx, New York, NY

Since 1934, Staten Island Sail and Power Squadron has been teaching safety to the boaters of Staten Island, New York. A unit of the United States Power Squadrons, SISPS has a vibrant educational program including the public Safe Boating course and a variety of courses available to its members. All courses are taught by volunteer instructors. SISPS members also enjoy an active social calendar of parties, picnics and on the water activities. In addition, SISPS supports charitable efforts in the community. Staten Island, New York

Susquenango Power Squadron is a non-profit boating organization located in Binghamton, NY and serves Binghamton, Johnson City, Vestal, Endicott, Owego and the surrounding area. As a community service, we conduct public Boating Courses and Seminars several times each year. Membership is by application and is for anyone who shares our common love of boating, has passed one of our public boating courses or equivalent, and who is interested in advancing the objectives of the organization: the education of members, participation in civic programs, and the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie among members. Binghamton, New York

We are boaters committed to "safe boating through education." As a group of people who enjoy boating, together we make the Syracuse Sail & Power Squadron. Our membership meetings, which are open to all interested parties are held in Syracuse, NY. Our members come from not only Syracuse, but all of Central New York including boaters who frequent the waters of Cross Lake, the Finger Lakes, The Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, The St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and much more. The Syracuse Sail and Power Squadron includes volunteer men, women and children dedicated to promoting safe boating through education, community service and social activities. We offer boating instruction to the public and advanced courses to our members. We have fun at our meetings and the events we partake in, and lets not forget our time on the water. Syracuse, New York

Founded in 1967, the American Small Craft Association, Inc. (TASCA) is an autonomous, not for profit, tax exempt 501 (c) 3, organization dedicated to the teaching of sailing and boating safety. TASCA is a one hundred percent volunteer organization. Our basic course is taught to members of the public in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. In the true spirit of volunteerism, TASCA instructors will devote extra time to students who have the will to learn but experience difficulty acquiring concepts or skills. TASCA has taught over 4000 people basic sailing, boat racing skills and boating safety. Many of these graduates have joined TASCA and advanced their boating skills; some have become boat owners. Many TASCAns are also members of allied nautical organizations like the US Power Squadron, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, US Sailing Association, American Sailing Association, and have taken advantage of these organizations’ educational courses. Over the years, the club has owned intermediate size (19' to 28') boats, which the members who become certified can take out on the Long Island Sound or down the East River. At the lake, we have open sailing and organized races to enable members to improve their skills. Flushing, New York

Chart your own course at The Nautical School. We fully prepare you to get your Captain's License – and more. A must-have in order to legally carry passengers for hire – or if you'd like to benefit from discounts on your boat insurance along with potential tax breaks on your vessel – obtaining your license can be easier than you ever thought possible. Lindenhurst, New York

Offering Sailing Lessons for Adults and Youth at all levels from beginner to racer. Also offering daily or seasonal sailboat and kayak rentals, as well as captained sail charters. Oyster Bay, New York