Come be a member of a fantastic sailing community in the greatest city in the world. Our membership is a diverse, inclusive community of people brought together by a love of sailing and the waterfront. We aim to foster a culture of education and development.

Many members volunteer, get involved in our events, and become mentors for students in our Youth Development Programs.

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Fun, Inclusive, Social and Skill-building

  • HRCS is a sailing center for everyone
  • The membership is fun and inclusive
  • There are no skill requirements
  • Unlimited sailing
  • Workshops, get-togethers, picnics, volunteering, all offer social and skill-building opportunities.

Membership supports our youth programs

Membership dues help us maintain our fleet and contribute to other fixed costs which allows us to use the dollars we fundraise to go directly to our youth program Sail Academy, teaching teens leadership, math, and science through sailing.

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Membership Types

Skipper

No prerequisites, but must pass the HRCS written and practical exams. Can book a boat out to go sailing whenever they want.

Pay-Per-Sail Crew

No experience required. Just log onto the site and sign onto a boat. All the same privileges as a Full Crew, except each time you sail or bring a guest there is a fee.

Full Crew

No experience required. Just log onto the site and sign onto a boat. All sails are free for you.

Young Adult/Senior Discounts - For those 25 and under or over 64 years old.

Family Membership - For an additional $200 fee, bring a family member with you on unlimited sails.

How It Works

Year Round Events

Workshops, interesting lectures, volunteering and other events happen throughout the year

Year Round Sailing

We have a fleet of boats available for use, sailing even during the winter months

2 Locations in NYC

We have locations at both ends of Manhattan

Guests Welcome

You can bring a maximum of 4 guests at one time. Each individual guest may only come sailing three times in one season.

Free Instructional Opportunities

Members have the opportunity to get aboard our public lessons for free

Join An Exciting Community

Sailing is a pastime and skill that you can take around the world.

Reach the Outdoors Without the Commute

Bike or walk to our 2 locations and then find yourself out amid the sky, wind, and waves.

Join Any Time

All memberships are good for 12 months from your start date, join any time

Frequently Asked Questions

It's easy, there are 2 steps.

  1. Attend an Orientation. [click to sign up]
  2. Fill in the paperwork. [click to fill]

Nope.  Skipper-members aboard know how.  No experience required for Crew.

Just log in to the site and sign up!

Hanging at the boathouse, aboard the boats, at workshops, social events, volunteering, at the bar next door.

We're an educational organization and our membership is marked by a culture of support and seamanship.  Skippers will train you, and we offer low or no-cost lessons with paid staff as well as workshops and other opportunities.

You can bring a maximum of 4 guests at one time. Each individual guest may only come sailing three times in one season

The main season is mid-April to mid-November with limited winter sailing.

Check out the Get Involved page to learn about volunteer opportunities.

There are boats sailing throughout the week and weekend.  Weekday evenings and weekends are most popular.

Minimum age is 5. But there are also physical fitness and maturity limits.   If your guest is a kid he or she must be strong enough to sit and hold on to something to stay in place and mature enough to do so if told.

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