Our Captains

All of our captains are Coast Guard certified. The Schooner captains all have a minimum 50-ton license and a sailing endorsement. The Manhattan’s captains all have a minimum 100-ton license. Our captains are also trained in first aid and CPR and are registered in an ongoing drug-testing program. Perhaps of equal importance, we require that our captains have an appreciation for quality service and are extremely charming hosts.

Our Mates

Mates on both the Manhattan and the Schooners undergo extensive safety and marine training. Many of the schooner mates also have extensive sailing, racing and/or teaching experience on smaller sail vessels.

Our mates are widely remembered for their remarkable hospitality and personality which is consistently praised in our customer reviews. They love talking with our guests, sharing information on the great city of New York, and conveying their love for our classic-style yachts and the addictive mystique of being out on the water. If you are interested in joining our crew, please send a cover letter and resume to: employment@sail-nyc.com

Our Culinary Team

Chef Paul Kim runs the galley aboard the Yacht Manhattan.  From our signature Brunch Cruise on the weekends to our stellar private dinner parties, Chef Paul prepares it all with skill and style from our on board galley below decks. 

Wendy Crispell, a wine specialist and a certified cheese master, is our food and beverage consultant.  Wendy prepares our menus, tailors customized menus for private events, selects all cheeses and tapas for our beer pairings and wine pairings and is the host on our wine tasting series aboard the Yacht Manhattan.

Our Land Ambassadors

There are a number of behind-the-scenes crew members at Classic Harbor Line. They are the team who answers the phones, plans your event, greets you on the pier and is happy to tell everyone about the cool cruises and sails that we offer. 

Everyone who buys a ticket for trips gets to meet a Land Ambassador at check-in.  They are full of information and they are the most hospitable people you will ever meet!  Ask them for recommendations on dinner after or before a sail or a suggestion on a future excursion.