Spring & Summer 2026
Get on the Water in Oyster Bay
Sailing, marine science, and waterfront experiences for all ages. From first time explorers to experienced sailors, there is a place for everyone here.
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Choose your path to the water
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Programs
Youth, adult, and education programs designed to build confidence on and off the water.
Explore ProgramsOn the Water
Harbor tours, sunset sails, rentals, and private charters that invite visitors into Oyster Bay Harbor.
Book ExperiencesVessels
Step aboard CHRISTEEN and IDA MAY and experience maritime history in a living, memorable way.
Explore VesselsSupport
Help expand access to the water through giving, partnerships, volunteering, and community support.
Get InvolvedFeatured experience
Experience Oyster Bay from the water
Step aboard for a harbor tour, unwind on a sunset sail, or explore the shoreline by kayak or paddleboard. This section is designed to convert visitors who are ready to book an experience now.
Harbor Tours
A scenic, welcoming way to experience Oyster Bay Harbor and introduce visitors to the waterfront.
Explore Harbor ToursSunset Cruises
An easy premium-feeling offering for couples, visitors, and locals looking for a memorable night out.
Explore Sunset CruisesKayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Flexible, approachable access to the water for visitors who want to move at their own pace.
Explore RentalsPrivate Charters
Perfect for celebrations, groups, and curated outings that feel a little more personal.
Explore Private ChartersProgram spotlight
Programs that grow with you
From first time campers to competitive sailors, WFC programs create lasting connections to the water through skill building, curiosity, and community.
Marine Explorers Camp
A dynamic mix of on the water learning, marine science, and hands on exploration that helps younger participants build confidence and curiosity.
Explore Marine ExplorersYouth Sailing
A clear path for young sailors to learn fundamentals, gain experience, and keep progressing on the water.
Explore Youth SailingHigh School Sailing
For student sailors ready to deepen skills, compete, and become part of a growing team environment.
Explore High School SailingWhat sets WFC apart
Sail history. Experience tradition.
These vessels are more than boats. They are living classrooms, conversation starters, and a powerful part of what makes The WaterFront Center feel unique.
National Historic Landmark
CHRISTEEN
Position CHRISTEEN as an iconic Oyster Bay experience rooted in maritime history, scenic harbor storytelling, and unforgettable public experiences.
Explore CHRISTEENWorking harbor story
IDA MAY
Use IDA MAY to connect visitors to Oyster Bay’s working waterfront, local heritage, and educational experiences in a way that feels distinctive and mission driven.
Explore IDA MAYCommunity & impact
A community connected to the water
Through education, conservation, and access, The WaterFront Center brings people together around a shared resource. This section is where the homepage becomes about more than offerings. It becomes about why the work matters.
Learning that lasts
Marine science, waterfront discovery, and sailing experiences help students connect what they learn to the real world around them.
Powered by collaboration
School, nonprofit, and community partnerships expand what is possible and help bring more people to the harbor.
Built around place
Oyster Bay Harbor is not just a setting. It is a teaching tool, a shared resource, and a reason for people to come together.
Support
Support access to the water
Your support helps expand access, protect the waterfront, preserve historic vessels, and grow the next generation of environmental stewards.
Plan your visit
Visit The WaterFront Center
Located in Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay, The WaterFront Center is a short walk from local shops and restaurants and an easy addition to a day by the harbor.
Make your next stop the waterfront
Use this final section to help visitors turn interest into action. It works especially well for first time visitors, local families, and partners exploring what to do next.
Oyster Bay, NY 11771