Long Island is the home to some great paddling clubs if you're looking to meet new paddlers, learn new skills, and always looking for an excuse to get on the water.

• Long Island Paddlers: Learn More Here
  Long Island's largest volunteer run kayaking club. If you're looking to paddle new places, meet new people, and learn new skills then look no further. LI Paddlers host many trips all over Long Island and also host skills clinics.

• North Atlantic Canoe & Kayak (NACK): Learn More Here
  NACK is based on Long Island and a great choice for paddlers looking to advance their skills and learn new waters with great company. We highly recommend NACK if you're ready to take your paddling skills to the next level.

• Long Island Kayak Bass Fishing: Learn More Here
  If you're looking to do some freshwater kayak fishing then LIKBF is the place to be. The club hosts multiple competitive tournaments each season but it's also a great place to meet fellow kayak fishermen and learn the what freshwater kayak fishing is all about.

• American Canoe Association: Learn More Here
  The American Canoe Association is the oldest and largest paddle sports organization in the United States, promoting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. The ACA sponsors more than seven hundred events each year, along with safety education, instructor certification, waterway conservation and public information campaigns.

There are plenty of amazing kayak launch sites all over Long Island and the surrounding area. Whether you're looking for a relaxing harbor float on the north shore or a day trip out to Fire Island, Long Island has something to offer every paddler.

• NYS Parks Kayak Launches: See the locations here
  Check out the official NYS Parks launch guide here to find all the great places to paddle in New York State Parks.

• NYS DEC Kayak Launch Sites: See the locations here
  Check out NYS DEC paddling tips and launch sites located all over Long Island and the rest of New York.

• Suffolk County Parks Kayak Launch Sites: See the locations here
  There are multiple kayak launches in Suffolk County Parks, check them out here.

• South Shore Blueway Kayak Trail: See the locations here
  Paddle the south shore of Nassau county on the South Shore Blueway trail. This kayak trail is marked and has multiple launch points to choose from.

There are many great options on Long Island if you're looking to learn sailing or join a club. Check out the links below to learn more.

• Great South Bay Yacht Racing Association: Learn More Here
  The GSBYRA is the local association of yacht clubs located along the South Shore of Long Island. Check out their website for a list of member clubs. Adults and junior sailors looking to learn, race, or find a place to recreationally sail on the bay, this is your starting point.

• Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound: Learn More Here
  If you're on the Long Island Sound and want to get your child involved in sailing, then the JSALIS is where you'll start. Member yacht clubs are located throughout the Sound and run top notch junior sailing programs during the summer sailing season.

• Peconic Gardiners Junior Sailing Association: Learn More Here
  The PGJSA strives to support both serious competition and recreational opportunities for all junior sailors no matter what skill level. If you're looking for a summer junior sailing program on the east end of Long Island, the PGJSA is your best resource for more information.

• US Sailing: Learn More Here
  The United States Sailing Association is the national governing body for sailing in the United States. Click the link to see their searchable directory of sailing programs and yacht clubs located throughout the country.

• International Sunfish Class Association: Learn More Here
  The ISCA supports all levels of Sunfish racing all over the world. Their regional fleet directory will guide you to local racing and opportunities to sail with other Sunfish sailors.

• New York State Sunfish Sailing: Learn More Here
  This Facebook group is a great spot to learn all about the year round Sunfish regattas and activities taking place in New York.

• Laser District 8: Learn More Here
  District 8 is the local Laser fleet here on Long Island. If you're looking to get into Laser racing, this a great resource with regattas all around the area.

• US Optimist Dinghy Association: Learn More Here
  USODA is the National class organization for Optimist sailing in the United States. The association has helped grow interest in sailing and would like you to join us in developing lifelong sailors.

• Club 420 Class Association: Learn More Here
  The C420 class has all the information you could ever need to get out on the water and race.

• RS Feva Class Association: Learn More Here
  Find out the latest from the RS Feva class association.