Society for the Education of American Sailors
For more than 40 years, SEAS Westchester has been teaching basic sailing along the Hudson River.
As your local chapter of the the Society for the Education of American Sailors, our all-volunteer team of instructors, dock-masters, and water assistants have educated more than 2,000 sailors in the greater Westchester area. SEAS Westchester is a non-profit committed to safe, affordable, environmentally-conscious use of the Hudson River for recreational sailing.
One of the benefits of being a member of SEAS Westchester is you are eligible to participate in the offerings of the other three chapters:
SEAS Bergan
SEAS Monmouth
SEAS Morris
These chapters generally offer the same training and sailing options that we do and also some Cruising Options:
February in the Caribbean (Usually 7 days.)
Summer in Europe (Usually 7 days.)
October on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (3 days over Columbus day weekend.)
Sometimes a Long Island Sound/Martha Vineyard (Usually 7-10 days.)
SAIlING CLASSES
Our affordable Basic Sailing Course includes six dates; four classroom and two water sessions, equipment usage and SEAS membership for the rest of the season (upon course completion). Please learn more about our classes and the physical demands of sailing here. All passing students can join summer “open sails” and year-round social events. SEAS Westchester is the best value to sail on the Hudson — register now! Already know how to sail? You can join and demonstrate your ability.
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For individuals who want to learn to sail on a keelboat, where the concepts are the same but the boat size differs, SEAS Westchester provides just the thing. Stay dry and get hands-on experience on a 28’ sloop.
SEAS CHAPTERS
The original chapter of SEAS started in Morris County NJ more than 40 years ago and expanded to additional chapters in NY and NJ. SEAS Westchester is proud to partner and sail with our sister chapters in the Society for the Education of American Sailors— providing affordable sailing in the NY / NJ area for sailors of all skill levels, as well as those interested in learning how to sail.