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 1st […]

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! Ages: 5-8 *Need to […]

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*: […]

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 […]

ABM is partnering up with Save The River to build housing for Terns and other flyway birds. Come with your kids to hear from STR’s Educator about terns and other flyway birds while introducing them to a shop setting. This class will be adapted to all ages interested with parents attending. Time will be set […]

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 […]

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 […]