Historic Sailing Charters in Greenport & Shelter Island, NY

Private and public sails aboard Selina II — a 1926 Crosby catboat built in Greenport and sailed by the same family for four generations. Limited to six guests by design.

Sail Selina NY offers private sailing charters aboard Selina II, one of the largest surviving vintage Crosby catboats in the world. Built at Sweets Shipyard in Greenport, New York in 1926, Selina II has carried more than 60,000 guests across Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound over more than 11,000 sails.

Captain Luna Crowley, great-granddaughter of legendary East End captain Frank Mundus, continues a multigenerational maritime legacy aboard this living piece of history. Every voyage is limited to six guests — not as a restriction, but as a commitment to the kind of unhurried, intimate experience these waters deserve.

In 2026, Selina II marks 100 years afloat — returning home to Greenport and Shelter Island for her centennial season

A Different Kind of Long Island Sailing Charter

Special Moments on the Water

What Makes Sailing on Selina II Different?

A genuinely historic vessel — Selina II is a 1926 Crosby catboat, one of the largest surviving vintage catboats in the world, built at Sweets Shipyard in Greenport, NY

Multigenerational maritime legacy — captained by Luna Crowley, great-granddaughter of legendary East End captain Frank Mundus

Sailing from two iconic East End locations — Greenport, NY and Dering Harbor, Shelter Island

Calm, scenic waters — Peconic Bay and Shelter Island Sound, away from crowded tourist boat routes

Flexible occasions — proposals, anniversaries, sunset sails, corporate outings, wine tastings with Peconic Bay Winery

Who This Sailing Charter Is For

Couples seeking a romantic, private sailing experience on Long Island's East End — proposals and anniversaries especially welcome

Visitors to Greenport or Shelter Island who want something genuinely memorable, not a standard harbor tour

Small groups of up to 6 — families, friends, or colleagues looking for an intimate private charter on Peconic Bay

The Chequit hotel guests — priority booking available for guests staying at The Chequit on Shelter Island

History and craftsmanship enthusiasts drawn to authentic, living maritime heritage

What to Expect on Your Sail

A private or public sailing voyage of 2–3 hours aboard a 100-year-old wooden catboat, with a licensed captain at the helm. Selina II moves quietly under sail — no engine noise, no crowds, no itinerary pressure. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. The experience is unhurried by design: Peconic Bay and Shelter Island Sound reward the patient sailor. Captain Luna Crowley handles everything on deck. Your only job is to be present on the water.

A Different Kind of Sailing Experience on Long Island

Selina II is not a party cruise, a harbor shuttle, or a replica tall ship. She is a rare, actively sailed piece of American maritime history — carrying guests across the same waters she has sailed since 1926. Over 11,000 sails. More than 60,000 guests. The same family, the same boat, the same waters. If you're looking for the best sailing charter on Long Island's East End, this is it — not because it's the loudest, but because it's the only one of its kind.

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