What we’re about
This group is for all adults who are interested in sailing but don't know where to start... well this is a great place to do it!
No prior sailing experience is necessary, but any boating experience is good!
Keep in mind ALL New Sailors are required to take and complete the ASA First Sail free online quiz and bring their results to your first in person Sail nite coming soon. Thank you !!
https://asa.com/free-online-sailing-course/
We'll be meeting on Thursday nights starting in June at the Genesee Yacht Club down in the Port of Rochester Genesee river basin.
We have several GYC Mentoring Skippers ready to take new sailors out for some hands-on experience sailing a variety of boats - and hope that our new sailors will be full of questions and ready to learn about the sport of sailing.
This is truly as hands-on as you want it to be - you'll be able to trim the sails, take the helm, and learn about boat-speak, as well as learn boater-safety and some of the rules of the road when out on the water.
However if in the event of a small craft advisory is issued or active thunderstorms in the area the event will be cancelled for that week.
If a session is full make sure to keep checking in up to that nite as more openings can happen as we add boats and skippers the number of New Sailors we can accommodate for any specific week may increase !!!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- ABC Rochester - Boaters Safety Weekend Kickoff at the Port of Rochester !!!Port of Rochester Marina, Rochester, NY
Join us for a day of safe boating fun at the Port of Rochester on Saturday May 17th!
US Coast Guard Station Rochester and local first responders will be on hand to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Climb Aboard and Explore agency boats, trucks and vehicles !
Participate in activities,Boating safety checks (life vests, fire extinguishers, etc.)
Water safety demonstrations (rescue procedures, flares, distress signals)
Educational talks (boating laws, safety practices)
Simulated rescue drills and CPR demonstrations
Boat handling workshops (docking, navigation techniques)and learn valuable boating safety tips.
Don't miss out on this exciting event! #SafeBoating #PortOfRochester #CommunityEventWe will be setting up our information center at the North end of the Marina Basin (near the Flag Poles and the Main Building and Abbots)
We will have alot going on in the Port along with Patrol boats and units from all over the Greater Rochester Area !!!
- US Coast Guard Station Rochester go fast boat !!
- Rochester Fire Department Engine 19 Marine 1 Fire Boat !!
- US Homeland Security Border Marine Patrol Go Fast Boat !!
- Monroe County Sheriff's patrol boat and event booth !!
- Rochester Coast Guard Auxiliary patrol boat and event booth !!
- Rochester Sail & Power Squadron special event booth !!
City of Rochester Police RPD Mounted Horse Patrol !!!
*- Plus more units including (subject to availability at time of event).
- NYS DEC Department of Environmental Services Patrol Boat
- NYS Naval Militia Patrol Boat
- New This Year!!! Food Trucks !!!
- If available will be coming and parking rite in the road in front of our stands.
There will be Channel 8 news and other media coming throughout the day.
*- Stop down for this family friendly, fun and informational event at the at Ontario Beach Park and the Port of Rochester !!!
See you there !!!
