Parks, Recreation and Marine

Leeway Sailing and 
Aquatics Center

5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
(562) 570-1719
(.7 acres)

Information

The Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center has had "the wind at it's back" throughout its long history. Founded in 1929 to teach local youth the basics of sailing, the Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center is regarded as one of the premier municipal instructional sailing programs in the country. The Center's mission is to provide a fun, safe aquatic experience, and to teach good sportsmanship and water safety. Along with quality sailing instruction, kayaking, and canoeing are also taught.

Boating Instruction

Leeway Sailing & Aquatics Center offers classes throughout the year in sailing, kayaking, and canoeing. Group, private and semi-private lessons are available. For information about private or semi-private lessons, please call the Sailing Center at 570-1719. View information about our group classes.
*All classes require registration at least 48 hours in advance either online or at the Parks, Recreation and Marine registration office.
*Registration is not accepted at the facility.

Group Visits and Private Parties

Bring your group to Leeway to enjoy a day at Alamitos Bay! Custom activity days are available for youth and adult groups featuring kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.
A minimum of ten (10) days notice is required to schedule a group activity at Leeway Sailing Center. Parties may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 AM and 4 PM.

History

A Long Beach sailing program on the beach of Alamitos Bay began in 1929. It became affiliated with the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) not long after it founding, and many Leeway Sailing Center (Leeway) members were also junior members of the ABYC.

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