Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with occasional activities […]

This 3-night hands-on class aims to teach the basics of sailing or refresh individuals on sailing techniques. The class is aimed at individuals/adults aged 15+ and families looking to get into the sport of sailing. This class will primarily utilize our antique wooden boats and the C420s. Students must be able to board and disembark from small […]

Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with occasional activities […]

July 23, 2024 | 10:00-2:30pm Take a hike on the wild side with ABM and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center. This 4-hour adventure will take our Island Explorers from the comfy docks of the ABM McNally Yacht House to Grindstone Island for a guided hike from Canoe Point to Picnic Point. Explorers will learn […]

Students will spend two evenings learning how to draw out a boat full size. This is the first and most important step to building your own boat. Students will learn to set up the grid, read a table of offsets and draw the three views. July 23 & 25, 2024 | 4:00-7:00pm Class size: 8 […]

Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! July 24th […]

This 3-night hands-on class aims to teach the basics of sailing or refresh individuals on sailing techniques. The class is aimed at individuals/adults aged 15+ and families looking to get into the sport of sailing. This class will primarily utilize our antique wooden boats and the C420s. Students must be able to board and disembark from small […]

Spend two days in the historic Stone Building making a half hull model. This class will focus on the lift method of building a half hull of the Thousand Island One Design, currently under restoration at ABM. The sailboat half hull will be mounted on a board and ready to hang at your cottage or […]

Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! July 29th […]

Note: This class was previously known as Advanced Junior Sailing. The intent of this 6-day class is to introduce students to sailboat racing and boats that require a crewmate. Students will sail our antique wooden boats, Club 420 and our Hobie 16 in addition to utilizing Sunfish. Ages: 10+ (or Proof of Red Book) Cost*: $240 non-members | $216 […]

Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State? Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024. All motor boat operators regardless of age will need […]

These collapsible wooden chairs originally were intended for back support while double paddling a small craft, and sit on the sole of a canoe. While the ones we build in this class will do excellent at the intended job, they are equally suited for around the campfire, on the beach, reading a book in the yard […]