Fleet Week 2011

As the ships begun to sail in for Fleet Week, we saw some amazingly large Navy battleships and submarines pass by the Boat Basin - including the unbelievable USS New York.

One of the best and most interesting ways to get close to the Fleet Week action is to take a private sailboat charter, where we sail as close as you can possibly get to these magnificent ships.

Even if you can't see it from the water, it is worth trying to see from land. Head down to the Hudson river's edge, and you will certainly catch a glimpse.

Learn to Sail Memorial Day Weekend and SAVE $150

Wondering what to do Memorial Day Weekend? Why not learn to sail?

We are offering $150 off our 2 Day Basic Sailing class in celebration of the long weekend. That means our American Sailing Association Certified Basic Keelboat course is now only $390 (it's normally $540). Enjoy the weekend, learn to sail, and save. It's hard to beat that.

To get your discount, just fill out our reservation form and enter the discount code: Memorial Day.

Expires June 1st

Wednesday Evening Practice Sails | NEW!

One of the great new things we are doing this season is offering a fun, easy going and affordable way to practice your sailing skills. On Wednesday nights, we now offer practice sails, where you can sail for two and a half hours with an instructor in a casual atmosphere and hone your skills.

It is an informal lesson, mostly focused on sailing and having a good time, but still offering the opportunity to ask questions, practice, and learn. These sails are reserved for people who have passed ASA 101 Basic Keelboat or have equivalent skills. The sails include up to four guests and an instructor and cost $125 per person. On our way back to the dock, we'll pass around free Coronas and enjoy sailing the way its meant to be done!

NYT Style Magazine Goes Nautical

The New York Times' Style Magazine, has gone nautical. Check out the latest issue, it's filled with gorgeous photos of exotic sailing locales and some interesting and envy inducing articles about the French Riviera, St. Bart's and more.

The Hudson | America's River

Frances F. Dunwell is the author of Hudson River Highlands and has spent over thirty years in a number of nonprofit and governmental positions dedicated to conserving the natural and historic heritage of the Hudson River.

Her book, The Hudson | America's river, presents a rich portrait of the Hudson and of the visionary people whose deep relationship with the river inspires changes in American history and culture. Lavishly illustrated with color plates of Hudson River School paintings, period engravings, and glass plate photography, The Hudson captures the spirit of the river through the eyes of its many admirers. It shows the crucial role of the Hudson in the shaping of Manhattan, the rise of the Empire State, and the trajectory of world trade and global politics, as well as the river's influence on art and architecture, engineering, and conservation.

Henri Lloyd Outerwear

Henri Lloyd has been designing classic nautical attire since 1963. Their outerwear is among the best for both performance and style – so much so that we've made their jackets part of our company uniform. In cool weather or a strong wind, you'll find our captains in their Henri Lloyd.

Thomas Paul Nautical Plates

We recently discovered this series of nautical plates by Thomas Paul. We loved them so much that we bought a full set to have aboard our charter sailboat the Golightly.

End of the World Sailing Spectacular, Sail for only $290!

Apparently the world is ending tomorrow! Why not go out with a bang? Our new (and last?) sailing special is the Go Out With a Bang, End of the World Sailing Spectacular. Sign up for a Private Sailboat Charter on Saturday or Sunday (the aftermath) and save $200! Our end of the world two hour private charter is only $290, three hours is $490. To secure your end of the world sail, just enter the discount code: RAPTURE on the registration form. What are you going to do with money when the world ends?

Expires May 23rd

Atlantic Yachting featured in Home and Garden Ideas

We're featured in an article about NYC Bachelor Parties in Home and Garden Ideas. They put it quite well:

"The groom that loves taking to the water will really appreciate a NYC sailing weekend. Your crew will learn how to really be a crew with sailing lessons from Atlantic Yachting. Emphasizing "learning through experience," this sailing company can teach everyone, from the friend who could probably steer a wayward sailboat to safety if he had to, to the friend who never got his sea legs. The two-day course promises that you and your friends will be at the helm the first day, and that by the second day, it wouldn't be wrong to call any of you "Skipper." You can finish your day out with a private dinner sailing cruise for you and your friends, but this time with nothing for you to do but relax and party."

How to tie a Bowline

If you need to tie a knot, and who doesn't, you should have a look at the website Animated Knots. They have an extensive library of animated examples of knots, from simple to way too complicated. The knot above is the classic Bowline, the quintessential sailor's knot.

Yacht Rock

Yacht Rock can do no wrong. Here Judd Apatow and Jimmy Fallon discuss the importance of the musical genre and its contribution to civilization.

Mother Goose

After a beautiful sail yesterday afternoon, we stumbled upon this lovely Canadian Goose at the 79th Street Boat Basin. She has made herself a cozy little nest in a life ring at the southern edge of the docks. She seemed to be incubating eggs, so we are looking forward to a bunch of cute baby geese running around the docks sometime this month.

Sail Friday & Save $100

Spring is finally here! To celebrate, we're giving $100 off on our Private Sailboat Charters (Friday only). Bring some drinks, play a soundtrack from your iPod, and chill out in the beautiful sun as you sail past the New York skyline. Just enter discount code Friday on the reservation form and you're all set for an amazing private sail on the Hudson.

Expires May 15th

Sailing Past The Statue of Liberty

Another gorgeous sunset on the Hudson!

I'm On A Boat

Five Stars

Alex R on Yelp Says:

My son has had the privilege to participate in the sailing program through their financial aid program. He has enjoyed the experience and will once again sail in the Hudson River along with their excellent staff and fellow campers. This is a great educational and adventure filled program.

Sail Today for $300

It is a beautiful Saturday. To celebrate we will be giving huge last second discounts on private sailboat charters (today only). Sail for 2 hours with up to 6 people for only $300. 3 hours is $450. Call now: 212-518-4604

Expires May 8th

Give Mom the Gift of Sailing

This Mother's day, give Mom the gift of sailing! Plan a day for the family or give Mom some much deserved time off on a luxurious private sail. We have gift certificates for all of our programs and will send them by mail or email and up to the last second. Click here to give a gift certificate.

Sunday Sailing

We always love sailing by the Statue of Liberty.It's surprising how cool she is to see up close. The perspective from the water is amazing and you feel like you're experiencing something rare. Here's a great shot from a sail down into New York Harbor that we took this afternoon.

Our First Sail and a Singing Engagement!

We made our first sail of the season on Saturday and it was wonderful all around. We had perfect weather, a great group of people sailing with us, and a surprise singing proposal! Congratulations guys!