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True North Sailing Center

Learn to Sail with Confidence

Professional Instruction. ASA Certifications. New York Harbor's premier sailing community.

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OCT05 ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing, Weeknight Classroom + Weekend On-Water 3-Day Beginner Sailing Course $720 OCT12 ASA 103 Coastal Cruising 3-Day Coastal Cruising Cours $895 Nov14 ASA 105 Coastal Navigation 4-Day Classroom Navigation Course $750 ANYTIME Gift CardsGive them an experience they’ll remember! CUSTOM
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More Than a Sailing School

Located at Liberty Landing Marina. Sailing New York Harbor Every Day. Minutes from Lower Manhattan.

Learn to Sail

Start from zero. Earn real ASA certifications aboard our keelboats, guided by expert instructors on New York Harbor.

Join the Club

Certified is just the beginning. Sail whenever you want, with a boat and a crew always ready.

Live the Lifestyle

Wednesday night races with your crew. Weekend regattas. Sunsets on the Hudson. This is the lifestyle — yours anytime.

Explore the World

Go anywhere. Charter a yacht in the Caribbean, cruise the Mediterranean — the world opens up once you can captain it

No boat. No experience. No problem.

From never sailed to confident at the helm.

Most of our 50 members learned to sail right here. Take ASA 101, earn your certification, and the club gets you out on New York Harbor all season long — with people who’ll happily crew with you.

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Learn

Earn your ASA 101 certification aboard our keelboats on New York Harbor — no experience needed, just show up.

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Join the Club

Keep the momentum going. Unlimited sailing, a full season of opportunities to sharpen your skills on the water.

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Advance Your Skills

Take on more advanced courses and sail regularly with a crew. Some members even catch the racing bug and join Wednesday night regattas.

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Explore the World

Go beyond the Harbor. Charter the Caribbean, cruise the Mediterranean — skipper your own yacht, anywhere.

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Discover the Freedom of Sailing

At True North Sailing Center, we believe sailing isn’t just a skill, it’s a way to experience adventure, confidence, and connection on the water.

Located at Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, just minutes from Manhattan, we help beginners and experienced sailors alike discover the excitement of sailing New York Harbor. From your very first lesson to advanced certifications and club membership, our goal is to make sailing approachable, welcoming, and unforgettable.

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a weekend escape from the city, or the first step toward future sailing adventures around the world, True North is where your journey begins.

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Reviews

"A great school and club! The instructors are very knowledgeable and patient with newcomers which has made the experience extremely pleasant. Whether it is to learn, race or just go for a relaxing Sunday sail in one of the most beautiful bays in the world, True North is the place to be!"
Charles A.
"I discovered True North completely by accident and am very happy with the result. Steve is an experienced sailor with a flair for teaching. He is rigorous in his approach but does it with patience and humor making it fun to learn. I recommend this school to anybody who wants to learn to sail in the NY harbor."
Pankaj G.
"Great experience with True North Sailing. I took their Sailing 101 course, including two boat trips, and found it both engaging and very practical. Steve stands out as an instructor—he’s incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely committed to helping everyone build confidence on the water."
Loïc L.
"I recently took Sailing 101 and it was excellent and fun!! The course covered an amazing amount of information. The instructor talked us through each sailing task and each student had a chance to do several different sailing jobs. I highly recommend the course."
Sally S.
"I had an excellent experience with True North Sailing School. Steve Sedlock, the owner, is amazing! He genuinely cares about his students and has created a first-class sailing school. From the moment I signed up, everything was organized, professional, and welcoming."
Evan O.
"Had a wonderful time out on the water with the True North Sailing School last weekend. I was surprised at how much one can learn in a weekend with the ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing certification. Nice classmates, and friendly instructors. Definitely an experience I can recommend!"
Glenn M.
"I took the True North Sailing 101 course which provided me with a basic working knowledge of sailing as well as hands-on training and experience. I then joined the True North Sailing Club and continue to improve my skills as well as make friends and have fun. I highly recommend True North!"
Michael C.
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Become a member to enjoy unlimited access to the water, meet fellow sailors, and experience the freedom of sailing without owning a boat.
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