The Brooklyn Bridge Sail Club is a membership-based sailing organization founded in 2015 to serve the New York Harbor sailing community with high performance, professionally maintained racing and cruising boats.
The Club is an integral part of the Brooklyn Bridge Marina development, serving as the gateway to New York Harbor’s waterfront. Coupled with unique sail programming, our goal is to assist in revitalizing recreational sailing in New York Harbor.
Over the last decade we’ve catalyzed a supportive community of sailors and New Yorkers on and off the water.
Sail Better, Sail Brooklyn
WHAT WE OFFER
Exceptional Fleet of Modern Boats
Our fleet is comprised of six Melges 24’s and seven J/80’s. These are first rate, modern designed boats sailed around the world by novices and professionals alike. Our fleet is maintained by professionals and interested members.
Assorted Cruising Opportunities
Private Sails: Club members with skipper’s privileges are eligible to sign out Club boats on their own and bring their own guests and Club Members. Just make an online boat reservation, show up, follow the Club’s pre-departure and return protocols and that’s it. This is just like having your own boat without the hassles of ownership.
Fleet Captain Sailing: Crew members looking to crew on boat can go sailing by making an online reservation for a Fleet Captain cruise. You and your fellow Fleet Captain crew-mates will be assigned to an experienced skipper whom you will assist as the boat is taken out. Our Fleet Captains are either our sailing coaches or experienced Club members.
Our Fleet Captains are tasked with getting you out on the water, enjoying a little sailing and building your sailing skills and knowledge base. Have fun, learn a little and laugh a lot on these sails. Cruise NY Harbor in good company.
Bareboat Cruising: Each year, the Club organizes a charter in a warm climate like the Caribbean. These trips are open to Club members and the general public where an experienced captain will guide their crew around the beautiful cruising spots on and off the water. Sail exotic places, meet new friends and have the adventure of a lifetime.
Club Racing
Weeknight Racing: Competitive club racing is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Team captains form their teams from club members and the racing community helps out with the committee duties. Click here for the Notice or Race and Sailing Instructions. We hold a racing debrief at the end of each race day to share insights.
Weekend Racing: Offering formal regattas on select weekend and our signature Fleet Captain racing program where we mix and match skippers and crew and various abilities to hone foundational skills in a friendly environment.
