Events

Free Sails with Ferry Sloops from Ossining

Location

Shattemuc Yacht Club
46 Westerly Road
Ossining, NY 10562

County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

• September 2, 2023, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Sailing Description The sails aboard Whimbrel, our sloop-rigged Catboat, will depart at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. Each sail will be approximately 45 minutes long. The free sails are on a "first come, first served" basis. No reservations will be accepted prior to the sail day. Guests can sign up at the yellow Ferry Sloops tent beginning at 9:30AM for any of the day's scheduled sail times (limit of 4 passengers per sail). The boat's captain reserves the right to cancel any or all of the day's sails, if weather conditions make it unsafe for sailing. There is NO Rain date. Passenger age requirement: must be at least 12 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian (no exceptions). Free parking is available on the street (Westerly Road). DO NOT park in the Shattemuc Yacht Club parking lot or the Boathouse Restaurant parking lot. Organization Hosting the Event Ferry Sloops, Inc. Phone Number 914-841-3107

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: For safety and boating etiquette, we ask that guests aboard our boat wear boat shoes (docksiders or non-marking sandals) or light-colored soled sneakers only. Since it’s always cooler on the water, bring a light jacket or windbreaker and a hat. Also, don't forget the sunscreen.

Event Duration (hours): 6
Passenger age requirement: must be at least 12 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian (no exceptions).

Walking Distance to Amtrak or Metro North Station
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No