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Club & Boat Share Program
“all the fun without the hassle”

Sail Buffalo Invites you to join our community boating club!

  • Day, Evening, and Weekend Getaways
  • Dockage at the Finest Locations in Buffalo
  • Flexible Times That Fit Your Schedule
  • Continue to build your sailing skills
  • Entertain the family, friends and associates
  • Meet and sail with sailors of all backgrounds and experience levels
  • Unlimited Spontaneous Use when available
  • No Boat Maintenance Costs
  • No Boat Ownership or Insurance Costs
  • No Long-Term Obligations
  • Expert Training By Courteous Instructors
For a one-time initiation fee plus low yearly fee, Sail Buffalo members have season-long (May 15 – October 15) access to a fleet of well maintained sailing yachts. With private use of club sailboats, Sail Buffalo members can cruise Lake Erie, spend a day/evening on the water, or head-out for just a few hours.
Sail Buffalo offers a comprehensive education program for Members new to sailing or who wish to enhance their skills and certification prior to taking the helm on their own. We are affiliated with American Sailing Association and offer ASA accredited courses from Basic Keel Boat through Bareboat Cruising. Our goal is to train you to be a confident and knowledgeable sailor.
The 2010 Sail Buffalo Fleet is comprised of sailboats by well known international builders such as Hinterhoeller, Pearson, Cape Dory, and San Juan. These good quality sailboats are well maintained and feature sleek hull designs and clean, comfortable interiors.
Sail Buffalo Members are a fun-loving group of people, mostly from the Buffalo, NY area. Many are capable of owning their own boat, but choose Sail Buffalo instead as a matter of convenience and camaraderie.
We invite you to join us!
Generous Time Slots

Other programs pack three time-slots into each day of the weekend making your time on the boat quite rushed. Not so with Sail Buffalo! Our weekend time-slots are the same duration as our weekday time-slots, running from 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to Dusk (all certified ASA sailors), and overnight through 8:00 a.m. the following morning (ASA 104 and up certified sailors only). Simply relax and enjoy!

All-Inclusive Pricing for Boat Use

Sail Buffalo pricing is all-inclusive, covering the dock fee, insurance, maintenance, and fuel for local use of sailboats. Fuel consumed by sailboats during extended trips at any time is paid for by the Member.

Yearly $462 gives members access to the basic fleet of sailboats, discounts on education, access to higher end boat rental when available, and invitation to club social events. A one-time initiation fee of $500 is charged for orientation and setup in the program. Tax will be collected at current rate. We offer quarterly or Monthly payments, cash, check or credit-cards.

Sailing Instruction & Certifications

Sailing offers a lifetime of excitement, relaxation, camaraderie and fun.

If you are new to the sport or would just like to “test the waters” we suggest taking advantage of our weekly “Try Sailing” a two hour cruise on Lake Erie allowing people to see if sailing suits them. You will be able to steer, trim sails, or just sit back and enjoy the breeze. The cost is $89 per couple, with one (1) voucher of $50 which will be credited toward your first full course should you decide that sailing is for you. Send us an email requesting your 2 hour “Try Sailing” or call us at 716-432-6589

Most people will start their sailing education with ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat. The certification granted after passing a practical and written exam shows that you have proven yourself to be a confident sailor able to manage 20 – 25 ft boats. The Basic Keel Boat certification allows Sail Buffalo club members to access the basic fleet of sailboats for their own use.

If you are an experienced sailor you may be able to skip the basics and start with a higher level class. We can help determine the best course to match your experience and ability level. Our goal is to help you to become a comfortable, confident sailor; the right course will get you there.

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