Setting sail for Long Island

If you'd like to go sailing but don't know a bow from a stern, you're in luck. Your maritime education in the classroom and on the water starts now.

Long Island marinas

We're surrounded by water, so here's where to dock your boat.

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Swim, fish, boat and more.

Day trips to Fire Island.

Restaurants, fishing and cruises in Freeport.

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Even rookie paddlers can navigate these sleek vessels.

Zip across the water thanks to these places.

Party fishing boats Feel like fishing but don't have a boat? Try one of these open boats. Seal world on Long Island Boating tours along the South Shore get up close and personal with seals. • Video Jones Beach photos Scenes from all around the crown jewel of LI's beaches. September events calendar Find out about the biggest events on Long Island this month. Download the calendar and print. X-Team photos Our cameras, your faces. Submit an event Send us your upcoming event info for our always-updating database.		Dock and dine on Long Island Tie up your boat and feast at these restaurants along the shores. Dinner cruises on Long Island Get on a boat and eat until you return to shore.

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