Corporate Team Building on the Water

Bring your team out of the office and onto Oyster Bay for a hands on experience that builds communication, trust, adaptability, and connection.

Plan Your Outing
Explore the Vessels

A better kind of team outing

Sailing naturally brings people together. It asks teams to pay attention, communicate clearly, adapt to changing conditions, and support one another. At The WaterFront Center, your group can experience that energy aboard the historic oyster sloop CHRISTEEN, or our 23’ SonarSailboats.

  • Great for team building, client events, leadership groups, and board outings

  • Custom formats can be active, relaxed, educational, or a mix of all three

  • Located in Oyster Bay with a setting that feels both local and special

Hands On

Raise sails, trim lines, steer, observe, and work together

Flexible

Designed for small teams, larger groups, and custom formats

Memorable

Historic vessels and Oyster Bay views create real impact

Mission Driven

Your outing supports a nonprofit community organization

Choose your experience

Each vessel offers a different feel. We can help match the experience to your goals, group size, and energy level.

CHRISTEEN

Ideal for a signature team experience with a strong sense of history, place, and collaboration. Guests can participate in sailing activities while enjoying one of Oyster Bay’s most iconic vessels.

Best for: relationship building, client hosting, executive groups

Feel: classic, scenic, collaborative

Activities: raise sails, handle lines, crew together, enjoy harbor views

Sailing

Perfect for active team building. Smaller crews create more opportunities for communication, quick decision making, role rotation, and friendly on the water challenges.

Best for: leadership development, active team exercises, small group competition

Feel: energetic, skill based, highly interactive

Activities: crew roles, mini races, skill drills, communication challenges

How your outing can work

We can keep it simple or build a custom experience around your goals.

1

Tell us about your team

Share your group size, goals, date range, and whether you want a relaxed outing or a more active team building format.

2

Choose your vessel

Select CHRISTEEN, Sailing, or a combination based on the experience you want to create.

3

Customize the program

Add hands on sailing, light competition, harbor interpretation, networking time, or a mission focused element.

4

Bring your team to the water

Your group arrives ready for a meaningful Oyster Bay experience that people will remember long after the day ends.

Frequently asked questions

  • Corporate departments, leadership teams, client groups, boards, staff appreciation events, and companies looking for a more meaningful alternative to a traditional team outing.

  • No. Experiences can be designed for complete beginners. Our team can make the outing as relaxed or as hands on as your group prefers.

  • Yes. We can tailor the outing around group size, schedule, vessel preference, energy level, and your overall goals for the event.

  • Absolutely. Because The WaterFront Center is a nonprofit community organization, your outing can also highlight local waterfront history, environmental education.

Let’s build a memorable day for your team

From active sailing sessions to relaxed harbor experiences, we can help you create a corporate outing that feels distinctive, rewarding, and fully aligned with your team.

Request Information

Email: booking@thewaterfrontcenter.org

Phone: (516) 922 SAIL (7245)