COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn to sail, race and gain the skills to compete at local, regional or even national level regattas. SUNY Maritime College provides everything needed to participate including sailboats (420s, FJs and Keelboats), coaches, safety boats, and life jackets at one of the best waterfront facilities in the country.  High School Sailing is co-ed and open to both individuals and teams. Sailors from multiple schools will be combined based on skill level, have an opportunity to sail with different partners, and may attend regattas as part of a composite team.

WHAT TO EXPECT: High School Sailing is run like an after-school sport. Monday and Friday practices are run by coaches and waterfront staff and consist of briefings, drills, games and racing on the water. Primarily, practice is sailed in dinghies (420s and FJs) and is complemented by keelboats (J105, J44, Figaro, IC24s) and catamarans (Hobie Waves.) Sailors of all abilities come from different schools to practice together. With a low coach-to-sailor ratio, all participants will develop their skills and take their sailing to a higher level. 

SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels

AGES: 9th-12th grade

PACKING LIST: Please click here for required and recommended gear list - High School Sailing Gear and Packing List

DIRECTIONS: High School Sailing meets in the East Bay of McMurray Hall. Please click here for directions.

COVID-19 Protocols in Place

In conjunction with campus regulations, approved face coverings must be worn at all times while on the SUNY Maritime College campus. Neck gaiters, bandanas and Buffs are not permitted. If you do not have an appropriate face covering, a medical grade mask will be provided. To help maintain the safety of our campus and program community, participants are asked to complete a confidential health assessment prior to attending a course, each day of the course. If you answer "yes" to any of the screening questions, please stay home and a full refund or transfer into another course will be provided. To complete this assessment, please download the Campus Clear app  and complete your assessment on the day of your program prior to your arrival on campus.

Explore the Marine Environment!

Grades 6-12

Wednesdays, 4-6pm

Sept 23 - Oct 28

This hands-on, discovery-based program will explore the marine environment of the East River. Learn about and help maintain our oyster habitat, fish and sein for creatures living right in our boat basin, get your feet wet and hands dirty identifying marine species, and understand water quality and human impact on our marine ecosystems.

This program occurs mostly outdoors. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and wear clothes that can get a little dirty and wet.

Approved face coverings must be worn at all times. Good hand hygiene will be practiced.

After careful consideration, we determined that Maritime Adventure Waterfront Camps will not be held in the Summer 2020 season. We have posted our dates for the Summer 2021 Season and look forward to sharing the life-changing recipe of water, friends and fun together next year. We will announce the opening date for registrations later this year.

2021 REGISTRATION OPENS: TBD

Session 1: June 28 - July 9, 2021

Session 2: July 12 - July 23, 2021

Session 3: July 26 - Aug 6, 2021

For complete camp program information, including the financial assistance & scholarship application, please visit our website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

SUNY Maritime Adventure Camp is licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and is inspected twice yearly. Reports are available at SUNY Maritime College Waterfront, 6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.

After careful consideration, we determined that Maritime Adventure Waterfront Camps will not be held in the Summer 2020 season. We have posted our dates for the Summer 2021 Season and look forward to sharing the life-changing recipe of water, friends and fun together next year. We will announce the opening date for registrations later this year.

2021 REGISTRATION OPENS: TBD

Session 1: June 28 - July 9, 2021

Session 2: July 12 - July 23, 2021

Session 3: July 26 - Aug 6, 2021

For complete camp program information, including the financial assistance & scholarship application, please visit our website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

SUNY Maritime Adventure Camp is licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and is inspected twice yearly. Reports are available at SUNY Maritime College Waterfront, 6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.

After careful consideration, we determined that Maritime Adventure Waterfront Camps will not be held in the Summer 2020 season. We have posted our dates for the Summer 2021 Season and look forward to sharing the life-changing recipe of water, friends and fun together next year. We will announce the opening date for registrations later this year.

2021 REGISTRATION OPENS: TBD

DESCRIPTION
This program is for campers entering 3rd & 4th grade in the fall.  Six 1-week sessions available. You may register for multiple sessions.

Campers will experience the fun of the waterfront! Activities include: sailing, powerboating, swimming, marine environmental science and games. Swimming skills not required.

Splash Camp is from 9am-2pm. Extended Day is available from 2pm-5pm, you must register separately and in advance.

For all the camp details, including the financial assistance application, please visit our camp website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

SUNY Maritime Adventure Camp is licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and is inspected twice yearly. Reports are available at SUNY Maritime College Waterfront, 6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.

After careful consideration, we determined that Maritime Adventure Waterfront Camps will not be held in the Summer 2020 season. We have posted our dates for the Summer 2021 Season and look forward to sharing the life-changing recipe of water, friends and fun together next year. We will announce the opening date for registrations later this year.

2021 REGISTRATION OPENS: TBD

DESCRIPTION
Splash Camp is from 9am-2pm. Extended Day is available from 2pm-5pm, you must register separately and in advance, in addition to registering for the same session of Splash Camp. Extended Day activities include: on the water activities, beach & habitat exploration, fishing, theme-based arts & crafts.

For all the camp details, including the financial assistance application, please visit our camp website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

SUNY Maritime Adventure Camp is licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and is inspected twice yearly. Reports are available at SUNY Maritime College Waterfront, 6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.

WED PM - 1900-2100hrs: The first night of the workshop will provide an overview of composites -  reinforced composite materials, definitions, concepts, and repair of composites, fabrics, cores, and laminated structural materials. Discussion of composite materials will show the diversity of uses in many industries, with a focus on the marine industry.

Wednesday Classroom Session : MAC311

SAT & SUN - 0800-1800hrs: The work sessions will allow for the practice of composites material lay-ups and fabrications as we build the next cockpit for the College’s fourth IC24 sailboat. You will be involved in all aspects of the project from preparing the mold and cutting the materials to the actual lay-up. In the process participants will gain an understanding of basic hands-on tool usage, the handling and storage of composite materials, tips and tricks, as well as related safety precautions.

Classroom Session - Wed night, 1900-2100hrs

Hands-on Building - Sat & Sun - 0800-1800hrs

This 8-hr classroom course provides strong foundational knowledge for safe boating. Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this course focuses on information that will keep you safe and legally compliant on the water. Dockside demonstrations are used to enhance the learning process.

Topis covered: Safety equipment & procedures; safe boat operation; rules of the road; basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; fueling, launching & trailering; personal watercraft; the marine environment; and, much more!

Certifications: NY State Boating Safety Certificate (sometimes mistakenly referred to as a “boating license.”) This is a NY State and NASBLA approved course.

Prerequisite: None

Skill level: All levels

Ages: 10 years old and up

Who should take this course: Anyone looking to gain theoretical knowledge on safe boating. If you were born before May 1, 1996, this course is not required to operate a boat (but we think you’ll agree, it is a really good idea!) Insurance companies often offer discounts to boat owners who hold this certification.

If you were born on or after May 1, 1996: A NY State Safe Boating Certificate is required to operate any powerboat.

If you are between 10-18 years of age: a NY State Safe Boating Certificate is required to operate a powerboat without adult supervision.

Personal Water Craft (PWC) – e.g., Jet Ski: A NY State Safe Boating Certificate is required for all ages to operate a Personal Water Craft. You must be at least 14 years old to operate a PWC in NY.

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are unable to open up registration at this time. We hope to get back on the water ASAP. If you’d like to register, please add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as we confirm your selected course will run, we will contact you to take payment and finalize your registration. Registrations will be confirmed in order of your placement on the waitlist; we anticipate there will be an increased demand for powerboat courses this spring, so we do encourage you to sign up. There is no fee to register on the waitlist.