CELEBRATE 25 YEARS WITH THE WATERFRONT CENTER!
Join us for a season of unforgettable events in 2025, starting with our 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting on May 22 at 6 PM, followed by Memorial Day Weekend festivities, the Rough Riders Cruise, Father’s Day Fishing Trip, and exclusive sails to The Clam Bar!
Upcoming Events
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Ribbon Cutting
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Memorial Day Weekend
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Themed Cruises
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Benefit Regatta
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Annual Benefit Party
25TH ANNIVERSARY RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
May 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: The WaterFront Center, 1 West End Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Details:
Ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark 25 years of connecting people to Oyster Bay Harbor.
Remarks from WFC leadership, local officials, and community partners.
Light refreshments featuring local oysters and clams, thanks to our friends at Schultzy's Restaurant
Meet & Greet with staff and volunteers to learn about our programs.
Free and open to the public; no registration required.
Paddle Rentals, & Prices
Available from
Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th) - September (depending on weather)
All Rentals are for 1.5 hours; extra time is prorated.
Single Kayak
Price: $32.00/1.5hrs + tax
Capacity: 1 Person
Age: Ages 9 & older*
Weight: Up to 250lbs
Children under 18 must be accompanied on the water by a parent or guardian.
Double Kayak
Price: $40.00/1.5hrs + tax
Capacity: 2 Persons
Age: Ages 5 & older*
Weight: Up to 425 lbs combined
Children under 9 must be in a double kayak with a parent or guardian.
Paddleboards
Price: $35.00/1.5hrs + tax
Capacity: 1 Person
Age: Ages 9 & older*
Weight: Up to 250-285lbs
Children under 18 must be accompanied on the water by a parent or guardian.
CHRISTEEN Sails
The CHRISTEEN, a 60-foot National Historic Landmark oyster sloop built in 1883, offers 2-hour harbor tours, sunset cruises, and marine ecology sails around Oyster Bay Harbor and Long Island Sound. Passengers can enjoy scenic views, learn about the harbor’s history (including its significance in the early 1990s), and participate in raising the sails.
Harbor Tours: $45 per person (Sat, Sun 11 am, 2 pm, Mon 11 am)
Sunset Cruises: $55 per person (Sat, Sun 6 pm)
Restrictions:
No children under 3 years old.
All children must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
No animals allowed onboard.
A maximum of eight spots per customer for public tours.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Details:
Harbor Tours on historic oyster sloop Christeen
Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM, 2 PM, and Sunset Tour at 6 PM
Monday 11 AM
Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rentals
