Bookings Are OPEN! Sailing Begins May 8th!
Lessons
From landlubber to skipper, learn the basics of sailing on our 19’ Flying Scot!
We offer private or semi-private lessons tailored to the unique needs of each student. Our "Scot" departs from Silly Lily Fishing Station - one of The Hampton's hidden gems.
An expert instructor will join the student(s) on board providing the perfect safety net to practice new skills and acquire those sea legs.
Typically, lessons begin with safety briefings and a discussion of that day’s conditions (wind, weather, and tide). After a brief "chalk talk," covering the skills we will practice on the water, it's time to rig the boat and do some sailing! When we return to the dock, we cover de-rigging basics and run a debrief to solidify what we learned that day.
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Pricing & details
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Base prices per 2 hour lesson for one student:
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$300 - Monday Through Friday
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$350 - Weekends & Holidays
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$50 per additional student
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Up to four students, one or two recommended
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Ask about our family discounts!
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*Sailing lessons can be purchased individually, but we recommend securing one of our lesson packages. In addition to the package’s discount, we guarantee a weekly timeslot during the peak of the season! Scroll down to read more about our packages
SKILL LEVELS
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Beginner to advanced (ages 7 - 75+)
LESSON INCLUDES
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Expert coaching
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Safety briefing
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Chalk talk
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On the water practice
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Customized lesson planning
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1 - 4 students
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25 oyster planted in our bay by the Moriches Bay Project
Have a sailboat, but want to hone your skills?
In addition to offering sailing lessons on our Flying Scot, we also offer private sailing lessons for customers who already have their own sailboat.
Typically, lessons begin with safety briefings and a discussion of that day’s conditions (wind, weather, and tide). After a brief "chalk talk," covering the skills we will practice on the water, it's time to rig the boat and do some sailing! When we return to the dock, we cover de-rigging basics and run a debrief to solidify what we learned that day.
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Pricing & Details
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$150/hr Monday through Friday
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$175/hr Weekends & Holidays ​
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$50/hr charge for commute time for boaters more than 20 minutes from East Moriches
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No charge for additional students on your boat!​
SKILL LEVELS
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Beginner to advanced (ages 7 - 75+)
LESSON INCLUDES
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Expert coaching
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Safety briefing
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Chalk talk
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On the water practice
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Customized lesson planning
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1 - 4 students
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25 oyster planted in our bay by the Moriches Bay Project
"Anyone can operate a motorboat safely and confidently with little to no training."
- Motorboat Salesmen Worldwide
Simply put, that's far from the truth. Not only can boating accidents be fatal, but motorboats are also prone to expensive repairs from easily avoidable mishaps on the water.
Let one of our licensed captains teach you how to operate and own a motorboat with ease.
We offer lessons individually, but we highly encourage new boaters to sign up for our five-lesson course. Topics in the course include safety, navigation, right of way, tide and current, basic maintenance, anchoring, docking, and troubleshooting common issues.
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These lessons are only available for customers with a boat. Unfortunately, we no longer offer boating lessons on our own motor boats.
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Pricing & Details
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$150/hr Monday through Friday
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$175/hr Weekends & Holidays ​
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$50/hr charge for commute time for boaters more than 20 minutes from East Moriches
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No charge for additional students on your boat!
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*New York State is phasing in a new requirement that vessel operators hold a boating safety certificate. The law goes into effect for everyone in January 2025, and depending on when you were born, you may need one sooner. More information can be found on the NYS Parks website.
The motorboat lessons that we offer do not help students earn this boating safety certificate; students must hold this certificate before taking lessons with Moriches Island Sailing. Boat US offers a free online course that you can take to obtain your boating safety certificate.
SKILL LEVELS
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Beginner (ages 12 - 75+)
LESSON INCLUDES
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Expert coaching
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Safety briefing
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On the water practice
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Customized lesson planning
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Up to four students
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25 oyster planted in our bay by the Moriches Bay Project
We are happy to offer packages of lessons at a discounted rate.
Our lesson package buyers also receive priority booking for a weekly time slot. We recommend scheduling lessons early in the season to guarantee your preferred time and day of the week.
Please send us an email at morichesislandsailing@gmail.com if you would like to purchase a package or for more information! Please note that packages are payable by cash only.
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We also offer discounted rates for families that are sailing together. Please email us for these rates.
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*Please note that any packages expire at the end of the season of the year during which they were purchased.
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If you'd like an extended booking, or if you have any questions beyond what we share in our FAQ, please send us an email at morichesislandsailing@gmail.com.
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All sailing lessons & charters launch from Silly Lily Fishing Station in East Moriches. Motor boat charters through our partner EMO Electric depart from Atlantic Cove Marina. Please reach out if you'd like to be picked up for a charter or lesson at your waterfront home on Moriches Bay for an additional cost. We also provide private captain services for boat owners in the area.
Let's make the most of the 2024 Summer Season!
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*USCG regulation limits us to 6 max occupants on all bookings.
Please remember to submit your waiver.
Benjamin, NY
Luke was an incredible instructor. I knew nothing about sailing and he walked me through everything A to Z. I now feel like a pro! I highly recommend Moriches Island Sailing for anyone looking to learn and have fun out on the water: No one knows more about sailing than Luke, seriously.
Paul, NY
Our sons were totally new to sailing last summer and they started with Moriches Island Sailing. The owner Luke is an expert sailor who is great with kids. The 1:1 instruction really made a difference. They learned a ton at each lesson and got plenty of hands on sailing time. I highly recommend the company - and private sailing instruction over sailing camp /group lessons.
Cascya, NY
My 9 year old son had a great times. It was his first time sailing and now he’s hooked. Luke is an amazing instructor. Highly recommend Moriches Island Sailing.
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