Effortless Yacht ownership

At True Sailing, we elevate yacht ownership into an effortless experience. Our personalized yacht management services ensure your sailboat is well maintained, expertly prepared, and always ready to sail when you are. We manage every detail, so you can simply enjoy the journey.

Custom Yacht care solutions

We specialize in sailing yachts up to 70 feet and also provide tailored care for smaller motor yachts and power boats. From routine maintenance to refits, repairs and trip support, we’re dedicated to keeping your vessel in peak condition.

From the initial consultation to the final delivery, we personally oversee and execute every step of your yacht's refit. Whether it’s a complete overhaul or key upgrades, we make sure your yacht is returned to you in excellent condition, ready to sail.

A well-maintained yacht means more time on the water and less time dealing with unexpected issues. We perform routine checks, engine maintenance, mast missions, and all necessary repairs to keep everything running smoothly.

We provide experienced captains, deckhands, stewardesses, chefs, and engineers for your boat. For a day trip or extended voyage, we tailor crew services to fit your needs.

As the seasons change, we take care that your yacht is properly stored and maintained during off-season. This includes essential seasonal care, such as hull work in a dry dock and system updates, as well as a deep-clean before launch for the summer season.

We offer interior and exterior cleaning, whether it’s a deep clean or a refresh before and after trips. Changed linens, spotless interior surfaces, and careful detailing as well as full washdowns, stainless and fiberglass polishing, teak care, and hull scrubs.

Want to spend the winter in the Bahamas or the summer in Europe on your yacht? We provide yacht delivery services with our skilled captains and mates, sailing your boat wherever you need it.

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Meet your Yacht Manager

Meet Nate, a captain with 17 years of professional sailing experience. Nate started sailing a Sunfish at age 9 with his brother at summer camp and on the Schuykill River in his hometown of Philadelphia. After high school he went to maritime school and started working on an America’s Cup race boat before diving deep into the super-yacht industry, working primarily on large sailboats.

Now he splits his time between the Hamptons, Brooklyn, and the Caribbean. He is a certified ASA instructor and is very passionate about sailing and introducing people to the sport. When he’s not sailing, he enjoys paddle boarding, biking, playing guitar, and riding his motorcycle into the sunset.

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WHY TRUE SAILING

Sailing is our passion and we want to share it with as many people as possible. We offer 2 to 8 hour private sailing trips on several different sailboats in New York Harbor and the Hamptons. Some of our boats take up to 6 passengers and others up to 30 passengers. We also offer weeklong private charters on luxury sailboats for up to 10 passengers in the Caribbean.

We maintain a strong emphasis on service, sustainability, and safety. Our staff will attend to all of your needs and keep you safe as we sail as much as possible and run the engines as little as we can. Our motto: “always be sailing”.

from start to finish

Initial Consultation

Understanding your needs and goals to tailor the perfect management plan

Developing solutions

Crafting a plan to maintain and enhance your yacht´s performance

Ongoing care

Venue
New York, NY

skilled execution

Venue
New York, NY

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT TRUE SAILING?

Testimonials

Nasanin Nuri

We did the brunch cruise to celebrate my bday. We had such a great time, we extended another extra hour. Very laid back captain Bruce and Melissa took such great care of us, refilled drinks the moment a glass was empty and made a delicious brunch. Can only recommend and want to do it again for another occasion. Thank you very much for making my bday so memorable.

Carolina Ovalle

I came here for a birthday sail and it was absolutely amazing! I was greeted the moment I walked onto the pier and from then on, we were all given such personalized attention and service. It was a beautiful day and we had unbelievable views. Thank you Nate and True Sailing for an unforgettable experience!

Andrew Garcia

Awesome experience! Nate and his partner were great. They were attentive, fun, and laid back which made for a really nice atmosphere. The food was also very delicious. I would highly recommend this company and I look forward to sailing with them again!

Hannah Lamkin

Best. Day. Ever.

As a treat for my friend's last weekend in New York, I took him sailing and It couldn't have been more perfect. Capt. Nate was very fun and super knowledgeable about the city - he also put up with all of my annoying questions about boats and sailing :)

The boat was beautiful and extremely clean. We had an amazing time! THANKS NATE!!!

Laurie Anderson

Great scenic, relaxing way to see NYC from a whole new perspective. Crew was competent and provided great service. Loved the whole experience of having our own private sail around the Statue of Liberty and the tip of Manhattan. Would also have stayed for a drink by the dock restaurant at the end of the sail if we had time.

Jonathan Auerbach

My wife surprised me with the champagne brunch cruise for my birthday last weekend, with four of our friends. We enjoyed a delicious brunch on the water with the Statue of Liberty and the downtown Manhattan skyline as our backdrop. Captain Nate and 1st Mate Becca were super friendly and easy-going, and everyone had a great time. Thanks Nate for an awesome day!

Megan Nacar

The absolute best way to experience New York City in warm weather! I consider NYC a second home but have never had the opportunity to see it than when on a private charter. Love True Sailing NYC, truly top of the line personal private charter. Nate is an amazing and knowledgeable captain. Sailed with Nate twice already in the past three months, once in the evening and another in the day time.

Esther Bacso

We went sailing with our family to celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday. It went beyond our expectations. Captain Nate and his first mate were professional, personable and really made it a wonderful night. We did the dinner cruise. The food for dinner was very good. The service was excellent. We sailed between NY and Jersey watching the sun go down, and enjoyed watching the city light up. Was a memorable trip.

Emma Griffith

Amazing sail with the True Sailing team in Sag Harbor. It was a beautiful, very windy day and we felt totally comfortable the entire time and had a blast. Will be back!

Marie-Eve Berty

We had a great experience sailing with Nate, and I really mean sailing. He knows his boat and the winds and is extremely attentive to the desires of his passengers. I highly recommend him.

Tony

Great tour company. Very intimate, very professional, very fun. We went sailing with Captain Nate who I would highly recommend. He’s a really cool guy. My 70 year old Mother and my 3 year old son both had an amazing time. Highly recommend it.

Maries Mirsky

We went in a group for an afternoon sail and we had a blast! It was 6 of us and the captain with his crew. They provided drinks throughout the trip which were delicious. The trip was about 2 hours and you can lay all around the front of the boat which is clean and tidy. The bathroom was well kept and easy to use. The captain and crew were friendly and very helpful. We would definitely book again!!

Joseph Pollarine

The 2-hour cruise around lower Manhattan was amazing. Captain Nate is not only a great captain, he is also the kind of guy you can have a drink with afterwards. From the minute he meets you at the dock he is warm and inviting and you can tell he loves what he does and he wants you to love it too.

Ilona Guerra

Nate and his crew are super friendly, professional and knowledgeable! This is a great charter company, and it will be the highlight of your Hamptons trip!

Marc and Linda Alpert

Nate and the cruise were outstanding. Our guests were extremely impressed by the boat and the service. We are return passengers and look forward to joining Nate again soon!!!

Jeremy Hawn

Had an amazing experience with True Sailing. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the captain went out of his way to make sure we had everything we need. He was also a really fun guide and made sure everyone had a good time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to sail in the Hamptons and I’m looking forward to chartering with them again.

Sean Buckhorn

We had an excellent Sunday afternoon of sailing around Sag Harbor with True Sailing! It was very convenient getting on and off the boat, and Nate was incredibly knowledgeable about the local area. An altogether wonderful day made possible by a great captain and a great charter company.

Thomas Hickey

We have chartered True Sailing multiple times and have always enjoyed our time on the water. Captain Nate is very accommodating and provides everything you need to enjoy a relaxing afternoon and sunset cruise. The Elizabeth is meticulously clean and a perfect size for a group of friends and family to escape on to the waters. Looking forward to our next outing.

Max Edwards

“Captain Nates provides all the inputs for a stunning & memorable day out soiling in the Hamptons From the moment we met him, Nate was super welcoming & ensured we were always comfortable throughout out character on his beautiful sail boat. Highly recommend.”