Thursday
Jun052008

5 Stars

Jean Paul M. on Yelp says:

My girlfriend bought me a gift certificate for a sailboat charter with these guys. It was awesome. The boat was beautiful and the sailing was amazing. We sailed up to the Statue of Liberty and around the harbor and up the Hudson. We had wine and cheese on board and it couldn't have been a more perfect afternoon. Clearly I have an awesome girlfriend, but this sailing trip was awesome too!

Tuesday
Jun032008

These Guys Go All Out !

Jonathas on CitySearch says:

I can't say enough about our experience or the level of service offered by these guys. I chartered their sailboat last weekend at the very last second to propose to my girlfriend and it went off perfectly. They picked up flowers, champagne, and catering before the charter and even arranged for a photographer to show up.

Miles, our captain, was really charming, easy going, and in control, which gave us the perfect atmosphere for our sail. We sailed into the sunset and just as we passed the Statue of Liberty, I popped the question. And she said YES. What else do I have to say? We spent the rest of our time cruising around the Hudson under moonlight, sipping champagne and watching the skyline roll by. I highly recommend this!



Tuesday
Jun032008

We're featured in NY Daily News Summers Hot 100

The New York Daily News has featured Atlantic Yachting as one of the 100 best things to do in New York this summer. We're very happy to be mentioned and we're right next to one of our other favorite things to do, visit Olafur Eliasson's waterfalls (and we can take you there!). Thanks Daily News !

Monday
Jun022008

Amtrekker Learning to Sail with Atlantic Yachting

This weekend we are very excited to be helping Brett Rounsaville, of Amtrekker fame, fulfill his dream of learning to sail. Brett has been travelling the country crossing the 50 things he's always wanted to do off his list and we're going to be a part of it. Take a look at his great adventure here.

We'd also love to help you fulfill your dreams of learning to sail, so take a look at our sailing lessons and come on out!

Sunday
Jun012008

Waterfalls in Manhattan !

Olafur Eliasson, a Danish-Icelandic artist, plans to create four waterfalls ranging from 90 to 120 feet in height on the New York waterfront.

This is a wonderful addition to the New York waterfront and we are excited to be offering private charters to visit all of the waterfalls once they open at the end of June. Reserve your spot now.  

Sunday
May252008

Happy Memorial Day

While Memorial Day may be the unofficial beginning of Summer, we're already well underway. We've had ton's of great charters so far, three engagements, two anniversaries, and we've gotten off to a great start with our sailing lessons on our brand new Hunter 216's. We're stepping into high gear for the rest of the summer and we're looking forward to our best season yet. Now is the perfect time to sign up for the sailing you've thinking about all winter.

Monday
Apr282008

5 Stars

Dan on Yahoo says:

Had a really nice private sail last week with my girlfriend. Amazing views and great staff. They were very helpful from the booking process all the way through to the sail. We sailed south to the Statue of Liberty and had a wonderful time on board the ship. She is beautiful. This is really a cool way to see the city.

Wednesday
Apr232008

Law & Order

We woke up at the crack of dawn today like it was Christmas morning.  Law & Order will be filming a scene at the 79th St. Boat Basin and will feature our lovely Benetau 42, Go Lightly. There will be explosions, a shoot out, and some serious drama. Come out and say hello, or catch us on TV in June.

Tuesday
Apr222008

Day One !

Today we had our first charter of the season. The weather was great and it was amazing to be back on the water. We're looking forward to another excellent year on the Hudson. Hope to see you soon!

Saturday
Apr192008

A Hard Day on the Job

Rigby Sleeping on a Sailboat in NYC
Just a couple of days until we start the sailng season. We're working hard to make sure everything is ready to go. Sometimes we just need to take a little break...
Thursday
Apr102008

Citysearch Top Rated Business 2008

We are proud to announce that Atlantic Yachting has been selected as a Citysearch Top Rated Business for 2008.

Thursday
Apr102008

Amazing Experience

NYCJE on CitySearch says:

Had an amazing time on a sunset sail. The crew was great, boat amazing, price right. I cant say enough, highly recommended as a way to get together with friends or your significant other.

Tuesday
Mar252008

Less Than a Month Away

Sailing season is less than a month away and we're busy gearing up for what promises to be our best year yet.  We've bought a slew of new boats, and we're about to get them all into the water.  We've got some great new instructors signed up to teach sailing, and we've launched a brand new website.  We're looking forward to seeing you out on the water real soon.

Saturday
Mar222008

Our New Website

We've just finished a complete overhaul of our website and added tons of new features. We're still finishing off the our online store and that should be up very soon.  Please don't hesitate to give us feedback on the design or improvements you think we should make. We're always trying to do better and we appreciate your help.

Friday
Feb152008

Coast Guard Bound

Atlantic Yachting crew member Marcus de Oliveira has been accepted into the United States Coast Guard and will ship out mid March. Please join us in wishing Marcus the best of luck.

Wednesday
Feb132008

Around the World via Home Depot

Yachting Monthly UK - An American writer is hoping to follow in the wake of Francis Joyon's record-breaking round the world voyage. But unlike Joyon, David Vann plans to make the circumnavigation in a 50ft aluminium trimaran, Tin Can, that he has built almost entirely from materials from Home Depot, a US DIY store.

Vann's first boat sank under him - an experience recounted in his book 'A Mile Down'. This time he hopes that his boat's positive flotation will save him from a similar fate.

American sailing website Latitude 38 claims that Vann likens himself to Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Everest. But, the website points out that Vann is " seemingly forgetting that Hillary made use of the best climbing gear at the time...it's as though Vann wants to join the club of those who have made it to the top of Everest, but wants to be the first to make it having sewn his own shirt, pants, socks, and having cobbled his own boots."

Vann aims to complete his circumnavigation in 4 months. With conditions in the Southern Ocean as they are, this is widely believed to be unfeasible. Latitude 38 believes that is - just about - possible , "assuming that the Coast Guard doesn't declare it a 'manifestly unsafe voyage' and prevent him from leaving."

If nothing else, this is the latest in a long line of ambitious sailing stunts: Last month a round the world race in 10-footers was announced, and in 1982 ex-SAS man Tom McLean took 7 weeks to cross the Atlantic in a 9' 9" boat. Three weeks later his record was broken by an 8" shorter craft, so McLean simply took a chainsaw to his boat, cut off 2 feet of length and completed another crossing.

Sunday
Feb102008

Under Construction

We can't wait until its time to start sailing again. Its really just around the corner. In the meantime we're busy preparing for our best year yet. Right now we're redesigning our website, so check back soon for all kinds of great new features, pictures, stories, and programs. In the meantime please excuse any problems the site might have, we're on it. We'll see you on the water real soon.
Wednesday
Feb062008

The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift

Looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift? Well look no further. A gift certificate from the Atlantic Yachting Association makes the ideal present for that special someone in your life. Whether you are looking for couples sailing lessons, a private sailboat charter, or anything else on the water in Manhattan, we're here to help. We understand that Valentine's Day is a very special holiday and you may be looking to do something a little out of the ordinary; here at the AYA we specialize in the extraordinary, so please don't hesitate to contact us with your special request. We're here to make your experience on the water what you always dreamed it could be.

Wednesday
Jan302008

NYC Summer Sailing Camp visits the Blackboard Awards Camp Fairs

This Saturday and Sunday we will be at the Manhattan Media Blackboard Camp Awards Camp Fairs. Come by, say hello and learn all about the most exciting summer camp in Manhattan - the NYC Summer Sailing Camp. On Saturday Feb 2, we will be on the Upper East Side at St. Jean Baptiste High School, then Sunday Feb 3, we'll be on the Upper West Side at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. We hope to see you then!

Monday
Jan282008

A Seal visits the Boat Basin!

A seal has been hanging around on one of the dinghy docks on the north side of the Boat Basin. Read about him here in the New York Times or come by and say hello.