The WaterFront Center

The WaterFront Center Connecting People To The Water Through Education and Recreation!

The vision of the WaterFront Center is for everyone to understand and appreciate the marine environment so that they enjoy and preserve it for all time.

09/10/2026

The WaterFront Center’s 2025 Annual Report is here!

This year’s report celebrates a milestone year for WFC — 25 years of connecting people to the water through education and recreation.

Inside, you’ll find stories from our programs, historic vessels, community partnerships, volunteers, donors, and the many people who helped make 2025 such a meaningful year on Oyster Bay Harbor.

We are deeply grateful to our donors, sponsors, volunteers, families, staff, board members, and community partners for helping keep the waterfront accessible, educational, and welcoming for all.

Read the full 2025 Annual Report:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/annualreport

09/09/2026

We are less than a month away from our Annual Benefit on October 1st! Purchase tickets or donate today to help us continue to connect our veterans, as well as other communities, to the water. ⛵️🇺🇸

As a nonprofit, our programs are funded by donation.
Purchase tickets and explore other ways to give below:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/annual-benefit

In 5 days, our Fall Youth Sailing programs officially begin! It is our mission to keep sailing accessible for all member...
09/08/2026

In 5 days, our Fall Youth Sailing programs officially begin! It is our mission to keep sailing accessible for all members of our community regardless of age and background, and our Fall programming is here to introduce sailing to children while also providing opportunities for experienced sailors to hone their skills. ⛵

There is still time to sign your child up for one of our programs through the link below:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/youthsailing

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This Labor Day, spend your time off on the beautiful waters of Oyster Bay Harbor. We will have our paddle and sailboat r...
09/04/2026

This Labor Day, spend your time off on the beautiful waters of Oyster Bay Harbor. We will have our paddle and sailboat rentals open starting at 9 AM!

Book your rental today through the link below:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/paddlerentals

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The WaterFront Center’s Junior Big Boat team is racing in the Vineyard Race out of Stamford Yacht Club, taking on an in...
09/04/2026

The WaterFront Center’s Junior Big Boat team is racing in the Vineyard Race out of Stamford Yacht Club, taking on an incredible offshore sailing challenge alongside crews from across the region.

This is a major opportunity for our young sailors to put their training into action — working together as a crew, navigating changing conditions, making decisions on the water, and experiencing the teamwork and endurance that come with distance racing.

We’re incredibly proud to see our Junior Big Boat sailors representing The WaterFront Center on the starting line today.

Wish them fair winds and a great race!

09/03/2026

Happy September from WFC! With Fall finally here, we have plenty of new programs opening up, including Youth Sailing and Fall Group Instruction. ⛵️🌅🍂

Join in on the fun through the link below:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/

09/02/2026

We are only a month away from our Annual Benefit on October 1st! With educational programs for both children and adults alike, such as school trips and ecology tours, we are always sharing the rich ecosystems in Oyster Bay Harbor with the community. 🦪⛵️

Purchase tickets and explore ways to give through the link below to support our mission:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/annual-benefit

Women on the Water Makes the Cover!What a wonderful way to see The WaterFront Center and our Women on the Water communit...
09/02/2026

Women on the Water Makes the Cover!

What a wonderful way to see The WaterFront Center and our Women on the Water community featured in Newsday!

Newsday’s cover story, “A Sailing Sisterhood,” celebrates the growing community of women finding their confidence, building their skills and getting behind the helm across Long Island — and we’re incredibly proud that The WaterFront Center is part of that story.

A huge congratulations to Maggie Mills, whose sailing experience at WFC landed her on the cover! We were also thrilled to see our sailors, instructors and program represented throughout the feature, including Jeanne Beyer, along with insight from our Sailing Director, Jonathan Zaskorski.

Women on the Water is about more than sailing. It’s about creating a welcoming community where women can continue developing their skills, spend time on Oyster Bay Harbor and simply enjoy sailing together.

A very special thank you to Bill Bleyer for telling this story and for his continued support of sailing, Long Island’s maritime heritage and the environment. Thank you as well to Newsday for shining a spotlight on the women who are helping grow our sailing community.

And to all of our Women on the Water sailors and instructors — this recognition belongs to you, too.

Ready to find your way to the water?
Learn to Sail → Check Out Sail → Women on the Water
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/sailing-programs

Read the full Newsday cover story here:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/news/women-on-the-water-feature-newsday



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There are 13 days left to register for our Junior Big Boat Race Team! Teens will team up to sail the J/105, a 35-foot sa...
09/01/2026

There are 13 days left to register for our Junior Big Boat Race Team! Teens will team up to sail the J/105, a 35-foot sailboat, and master key roles like helmsman, bowman, and sail trimmer, building skills and confidence to dominate in regattas. With expert coaches, you’ll learn teamwork, strategy, and seamanship in an exciting, hands-on environment! ⛵️🌅

Register today while there is still time:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/youthsailing

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09/01/2026

There is still time to sign up for our many Fall Youth Sailing programs! These programs provide sailing opportunities to sailors of all skill levels and are perfect to pair with school. Have your child spend this Fall on the water! 🍁⛵️

Register today through the link below while there are still openings:
https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/youthsailing

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1 Westend Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY
11771

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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