What we're about
We are an absolutely free sailing school and club with the goal of getting as many New Yorkers of all types and backgrounds out on the water as possible. Our goal is to grow large enough so that this club can sustain itself and the city has to give us land to keep our free boats on for ever and ever so future generations can sail here for free also. New York City has amazing waterways and not enough people know how to access them. Also, sailing is a very elitist sport and we don’t see it that way. Money is not what makes a good sailor, spending time sailing is what makes a good sailor! Join us!
We call the members of this saileurs because to be more inclusive with women and trans people since sailing has been dominated by rich old white men mostly. We know that women and trans people can be just as good and even better then men because skill and practice is more important then money. size and body strength.
Upcoming events (4+)
11am - 7pm
UPDATE: WE WILL BE REQUIRING EVERYONE TO PROVIDE A 25$ REFUNDABLE EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT TO SAIL FROM NOW ON.
Free ground school for sailing theory will be on Friday, 6pm to 8pm in at the Blackrock Atrium in midtown manhattan on the first floor, 57 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022 the Friday immediately before this event.
If you miss free ground school please study our Handbook:
GROUND SCHOOL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xAPL_jhTYVpUXiF8ZAyzQDLwO_5xJ6WSaHAsNdljUhs/edit#slide=id.g15e1c15de89_0_214
As far as the practical sailing school. You will be required to volunteer 2 hours the day of your lessons or help sustain the club in another way.
You will also be required to answer the following questions and sign a waver before we take you out on our training boats the Hobie Bravo “Nicla”, our 12’ O’day Widgeon “whip it” or our American 15, or maybe one of our advanced boats our Hobie 14, or Hobie 16’s, or Prindle 16 for as many lessons as we can cram into one day!
REQUIRED QUIZ BEFORE YOU GET YOUR FREE LESSONS:
1.- What are the two most important directions on a sailboat? And why?
2.- What is the sail configuration for upwind?
3.- What is the sail configuration for downwind?
4.- What is a tack? And how do you tack a hobie cat without a jib? (We dont use jib’s in our school because they make tacking too easy. We want you to be better sailors then everyone else!)
5.- What is a jibe? And how to perform one and what is the danger? And what is the difference between a tack and a jibe?
6.- What is the D.I.Y. Speedometer of the boat and how does it work? (Hint: bubbles) And what is the D.I.Y. apparent wind direction instrument of our boat? (Hint: ears)
7.- What does it mean to be in irons and how do you get out of them on a boat that is difficult to tack? (Beach catamarans without a jib are the hardest boats to tack BTW.)
8.- Be able to draw a diagram of a monohull sailing dinghy with the following components labled: port, starboard, bow, stern, main sheet, main blocks, main halyard, main sail, downhaul, outhaul.
The answers to these questions are on my youtube channel chrisoul7 or this link https://youtu.be/hiPBNs3Lo6I
Or you can ask a volunteer to teach you them to you same day, if you're nice ;-)
We will teach you how to be a competent captain on any boat. As the saying goes you can trust a beach catamaran sailor with a yacht but you can't trust a yacht sailor with a beach catamaran.
Message me if you cant find the youtube cheat sheet video link!!!
Bring drinking water, 2 pairs of shoes that will dry fast (because you will have to stand in a foot of water or more) and bring thick gloves to protect your hands and sun hat and 3 zip lock baggies for your phone. And sunblock!!! Also avoid wearing any cotton clothing or cotton socks because cotton acts as a sponge. Polyester and wool are much better materials for watersports.
This new location is camping friendly with fire pits so bring your tents and sleeping bags or borrow ours! Also bring grillable foods for the fire pits. Please do not bring lighter fluid or easy fire starting logs because they have toxic chemicals and peteolium products. We will teach you how to start a fire with out all that by harvesting fallen branches and tree bark and dried grass for kindling.
Come start your hero’s journey with us!
Instagram: shipwrecksurvivor
Www.freesailingschool.com
Three one three nine 29 ten 75
- Christian Patrick aka T.
- Tian Q.
- Leo
- 9 attendees
Bushwick Inlet Park (next to East River State Park)
6pm to 9pm
!!!!New location!!!
Charlotte Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DgFSxHRUydiYTd2R6?g_st=ic
We will teach you the theory of how to sail small sailboats in New York City in the spring safely and prepare you for hands on spring sailing instruction the following day. We will also explain how our collective works and how other free sailing schools can be created. Please bring pen and paper to take notes with and drinking water and a snack if you prefer. There is a small public bathroom and water fountain available there. We will gather wherever seems quiet, usually the tall white tables in the middle. If you cant find us you might be the first person there so make a sign out of pen and paper or ask anyone that looks like a sailor of wanna-bee if they’re there for free sailing school. Please call, text or email me if you need more info. No need to call or text just to rsvp or cancel an rsvp. We usually get about 20 people so its hard to keep track of everyone anyways. Here is my number Tree won tree nin too nin won zeuro sebn fibe
Please study the materials on our ground school handbook if you get a chance.
GROUND SCHOOL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xAPL_jhTYVpUXiF8ZAyzQDLwO_5xJ6WSaHAsNdljUhs/edit#slide=id.g15e1c15de89_0_214
SPECIAL LECTURE:
“Unified Rope Theory”
I will discuss the interconnectedness of everything rope related and the unifying knots in various disciplines from Sailing to Trucker hitches and macrame and everything in between. You will be encouraged to learn the enigmatic bowline knot and other fun knots depending on the interests of the attendees. Some knots that might be covered are: the bowline knot, the springfield bowline, the sheets bend, square knot, the infamous granny knot, how to join two lines properly, trucker hitches, several more different bowline knots and sinches.
We’re run entirely by volunteers that want to make the world a better place so join us and help the cause! Please call me if you can’t find us or if you have any questions anytime[masked]five
- Christian Patrick aka T.
- Ivy C
- Anthony L.
- 7 attendees
Ferry Point Park
11am - 9pm
UPDATE: WE WILL BE REQUIRING EVERYONE TO PROVIDE A FULLY REFUNDABLE 25$ EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT TO SAIL FROM NOW ON.
Only those that help with maintenance, or help us organize a sign in sheet and get waivers signed or help grill food or help with social media or support the club in other (agreed upon ways) will get free sailing lessons and everyone else will be advised to give us a $29.95 suggested donation to help us pay for expenses. So if you plan on just showing up and getting a free sailing lesson and then dissapearing, please bring a $29.95 suggested donation with you and be up front about your intentions.
Free ground school for sailing theory will be on the preceeding Friday, at a NEW LOCATION!!! 6pm to 9pm in at the Bushwick Inlet park at charlotte beach on google maps. Once again thats the Friday immediately before this event.
If you miss free ground school please study our Handbook:
GROUND SCHOOL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xAPL_jhTYVpUXiF8ZAyzQDLwO_5xJ6WSaHAsNdljUhs/edit#slide=id.g15e1c15de89_0_214
Once again: As far as the practical sailing school. You will be required to volunteer at least 2 hours or the equivalent before your lessons or help sustain the club in another way.
You will also be reauired to answer the following questions and sign a waver before we take you out on our beginner boat “The Flushing Meadows Queen” a 12’ O’day Widgeon or our Hobie 14, or one of our Hobie 16’s, or our Prindle 16 for as many lessons as we can cram into one day!
REQUIRED QUIZ BEFORE YOU GET YOUR FREE LESSONS:
1.- What are the two most important directions on a sailboat? And why?
2.- What is the sail configuration for upwind?
3.- What is the sail configuration for downwind?
4.- What is a tack? And how do you tack a hobie cat without a jib? (We dont use jib’s in our school because they make tacking too easy. We want you to be better sailors then everyone else!)
5.- What is a jibe? And how to perform one and what is the danger? And what is the difference between a tack and a jibe?
6.- What is the D.I.Y. Speedometer of the boat and how does it work? (Hint: bubbles) And what is the D.I.Y. apparent wind direction instrument of our boat? (Hint: ears)
7.- What does it mean to be in irons and how do you get out of them on a boat that is difficult to tack? (Beach catamarans without a jib are the hardest boats to tack BTW.)
8.- Be able to draw a diagram of a hobie cat with the following components labled: port, starboard, bow, stern, traveler, main sheet, main blocks, halyard, main sail, downhaul, outhaul, righting line.
The answers to these questions are on my youtube channel chrisoul7 or this link https://youtu.be/hiPBNs3Lo6I
Or you can ask a volunteer to teach you them to you same day, if you're nice ;-)
We will teach you how to be a competent captain on any boat. As the saying goes you can trust a beach catamaran sailor with a yacht but you can't trust a yacht sailor with a beach catamaran.
Message me if you cant find the youtube cheat sheet video link!!!
Bring drinking water, 2 pairs of shoes that will dry fast (because you will have to stand in a foot of water or more) and bring gloves and sun hat and 3 zip lock baggies for your phone. And once again sunblock!!! Also avoid wearing any cotton clothing or cotton socks because it acts as a sponge. Polyester, nylon and wool are much better materials for watersports.
If it rains it usually doesnt last too long and we have dry suits and wet suits amd are used to sailing in the winter on rainy days anyways so just tough it out and dont be a “fair weather sailor”.
Come start your hero’s journey with us!
Instagram: shipwrecksurvivor
Www.freesailingschool.com
Three one three nine 29 ten 75
- Christian Patrick aka T.
- Ivy C
- Anthony L.
- 6 attendees
Ferry Point Park
11am - 9pm
UPDATE: WE WILL BE REQUIRING EVERYONE TO PROVIDE A FULLY REFUNDABLE 25$ EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT TO SAIL FROM NOW ON.
Only those that help with maintenance, or help us organize a sign in sheet and get waivers signed or help grill food or help with social media or support the club in other (agreed upon ways) will get free sailing lessons and everyone else will be advised to give us a $29.95 suggested donation to help us pay for expenses. So if you plan on just showing up and getting a free sailing lesson and then dissapearing, please bring a $29.95 suggested donation with you and be up front about your intentions.
Free ground school for sailing theory will be on the preceeding Friday, at a NEW LOCATION!!! 6pm to 9pm in at the Bushwick Inlet park at charlotte beach on google maps. Once again thats the Friday immediately before this event.
If you miss free ground school please study our Handbook:
GROUND SCHOOL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xAPL_jhTYVpUXiF8ZAyzQDLwO_5xJ6WSaHAsNdljUhs/edit#slide=id.g15e1c15de89_0_214
Once again: As far as the practical sailing school. You will be required to volunteer at least 2 hours or the equivalent before your lessons or help sustain the club in another way.
You will also be reauired to answer the following questions and sign a waver before we take you out on our beginner boat “The Flushing Meadows Queen” a 12’ O’day Widgeon or our Hobie 14, or one of our Hobie 16’s, or our Prindle 16 for as many lessons as we can cram into one day!
REQUIRED QUIZ BEFORE YOU GET YOUR FREE LESSONS:
1.- What are the two most important directions on a sailboat? And why?
2.- What is the sail configuration for upwind?
3.- What is the sail configuration for downwind?
4.- What is a tack? And how do you tack a hobie cat without a jib? (We dont use jib’s in our school because they make tacking too easy. We want you to be better sailors then everyone else!)
5.- What is a jibe? And how to perform one and what is the danger? And what is the difference between a tack and a jibe?
6.- What is the D.I.Y. Speedometer of the boat and how does it work? (Hint: bubbles) And what is the D.I.Y. apparent wind direction instrument of our boat? (Hint: ears)
7.- What does it mean to be in irons and how do you get out of them on a boat that is difficult to tack? (Beach catamarans without a jib are the hardest boats to tack BTW.)
8.- Be able to draw a diagram of a hobie cat with the following components labled: port, starboard, bow, stern, traveler, main sheet, main blocks, halyard, main sail, downhaul, outhaul, righting line.
The answers to these questions are on my youtube channel chrisoul7 or this link https://youtu.be/hiPBNs3Lo6I
Or you can ask a volunteer to teach you them to you same day, if you're nice ;-)
We will teach you how to be a competent captain on any boat. As the saying goes you can trust a beach catamaran sailor with a yacht but you can't trust a yacht sailor with a beach catamaran.
Message me if you cant find the youtube cheat sheet video link!!!
Bring drinking water, 2 pairs of shoes that will dry fast (because you will have to stand in a foot of water or more) and bring gloves and sun hat and 3 zip lock baggies for your phone. And once again sunblock!!! Also avoid wearing any cotton clothing or cotton socks because it acts as a sponge. Polyester, nylon and wool are much better materials for watersports.
If it rains it usually doesnt last too long and we have dry suits and wet suits amd are used to sailing in the winter on rainy days anyways so just tough it out and dont be a “fair weather sailor”.
Come start your hero’s journey with us!
Instagram: shipwrecksurvivor
Www.freesailingschool.com
Three one three nine 29 ten 75
- Christian Patrick aka T.
- Anthony L.
- Patricia
- 4 attendees
Past events (28)
- Christian Patrick aka T.
- Adam F.
- Alexander Brooks B.
- 25 attendees
