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Junior Summer Week 3 Recap
Click on the link to view photos from Week Three of the Junior Summer Program! All campers had a wonderful time on and off the water, exploring the multitude of animals that call Oyster Bay their home.
Junior Summer Week 2 Recap
During Week Two of our program, our campers enjoyed the great outdoors where they went kayaking, sailing, seining, and much much more! See photos from your child's adventure this summer as they make unforgettable childhood memories through our Junior Summer Program!
IDA MAY HISTORY TOUR With The Oyster Bay Historical Society
Sign up for a two-hour cruise on July 26 on the WaterFront Center’s replica oyster dredge Ida May to hear historian, author, and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer recount the maritime history of Oyster Bay.
On the 3 p.m. trip, learn about historic Jakobsen Shipyard, how the Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge saved the bay from being destroyed by the Oyster Bay-Rye Bridge, Theodore Roosevelt’s connection to the harbor, the history of shellfishing, the brick industry on Centre Island, the Cold Spring Harbor Lighthouse, Fort Hill and Billy Joel’s ties to the bay among other topics.
Junior Summer Week 1 Recap
During Week One of our program, our campers enjoyed the great outdoors where they went kayaking, sailing, seining, and much much more! See photos from your child's adventure this summer as they make unforgettable childhood memories through our Junior Summer Program!
Women on the Water with CIFC
On June 14th, the women of CIFC enjoyed a day of bonding and learning called "Women On The Water," where they were divided into groups to learn sailing from certified instructors. They were taught about keelboats, how to rig them, and practiced skipper and crew roles. The day concluded with a friendly race between three boats.
Cormac Murphy: Nurturing the Next Generation of Passionate Sailors
Cormac Murphy, Sailing Director at The WaterFront Center and founder/ skipper of BSR Match Racing, has had a successful year in 2023. With the support from The WaterFront Center, Cormac has led his team around the country to many National and International competitions, competing against the best racers in the world. Learn about how Cormac got his start and his passion for coaching young sailors!
ZIG ZAG & VOW: More Than Just Sailing
In Oyster Bay, an afternoon of sailing can do wonders for anyone, but at The WaterFront Center, sailing is therapy. Our ZigZag: Adaptive Sailing brings together individuals of diverse needs for an afternoon of sailing, healing, and friendship through the fun and therapeutic qualities of sailing.
Rebecca Keller, a Passion for Sailing
Over the past 20 years, The WaterFront Center has strived to foster an environment of passion for water. From inexperienced sailor to collegiate athlete and instructor, Rebecca Keller is one of those passionate community members. Learn about her journey in this blog!
Annual Appeal 2023
2023 Annual Appeal
Halloween Regatta Recap!
Thursday, October 26th, marked our High School Sailing's Annual Halloween Regatta!
Witches Paddle Recap!
Saturday, October 28th, The WaterFront Center teamed up with Deanna Arecco of Salty Soul Yoga to host a witches paddle tour! In the spirit of Halloween, we asked everyone to dress up as a witch or wizard for the paddle tour with Deanna. The morning was beautiful, with no wind, blue skies, and a magical 80 degrees at the end of October!
2023 NYS Optimist Championship Review
Sunday, October 22, The WaterFront Center hosted New York State’s 2023 Optimist Championship. Sunday brought heavy wind averaging 15 - 20 knots out of the northwest. With thick clouds covering the bright blue sky above, each child knew this championship day would test them as an optimist sailor.
Nao Trinidad: Historical Traditions in Modern Times
Check out Alex’s magical time sailing aboard NAO Trinidad from Oyster Bay, New York, to Deleware! After working at The WaterFront Center Alexis comes across an opportunity to volunteer for a sail on Trinidad, the 16th-century tall ship replica, one of Ferdinand Magellan's fleet, which sailed from Spain and aimed to circumnavigate the globe. Discover the magic of the sea as well as how you can get involved and find your own magic via our Historic Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN!
Oyster Festival 2023 Recap
This past weekend was Oyster Bay’s 40th Annual Oyster Festival weekend in New York! Although we might have had to cancel some programs due to inclement weather, we still had a successful weekend connecting the community to the water with our massive touch-tank and historical Oyster Sloop CHRISTEEN!
Benefit Regatta Recap
This September, The WaterFront Center hosted their 2023 Benefit Regatta at The WaterFront Center with an awards celebration at Cooper Bluff! Check out photos, winners, and a short video from the event. Thank you to all of our sponsors and everyone who attended!
October Schedule
October is a great month to take advantage of the weather right before winter. Join us for a CHRISTEEN Harbor Tour, Witches Paddle, New York State Optimist Championship, and Oyster Festival!
Oyster Festival w/ WFC
Join The WaterFront Center on October 14th and 15th for the Oyster Festival! Participate in activities like a Harbor Tour on CHRISTEEN, a Paddle Tour around Oyster Bay Harbor, sailboat rental, our massive touch tank, kayak rentals, and more!
2023 New York State Optimist Championship
Register for the 2023 NYS Optimist Championship today!
Annual Benefit Regatta
Sail the evening away with some light-hearted racing in a fun atmosphere that is the hallmark of the community experience at The WaterFront Center! We invite sailors of all skill levels to sail alongside each other in a quirky one-design fleet race.
WFC 2023 Fall Schedule
As the season starts to change so does our schedule! This fall, there are so many different ways to explore Oyster Bay on the water with The WaterFront Center! Take a paddle class, sail with the community, rent a paddle with your friends, or watch a sunset from CHRISTEEN. Check out all the programs you can reserve right now on our website!