Catalina 27 - The Zephyr
About the Zephyr
Docked at Safe Harbor Haverstraw Marina on the Hudson River, the Zephyr is the largest sailboat in the SEAS Bergen fleet. We sail over a 20-mile stretch of the Hudson River between the Tappan Zee and Bear Mountain bridges. an area known for spectacular coastline views, open water and steady winds. We offer open sails, keelboat courses, and plenty of qualified skippers who thoroughly enjoy sailing with both experienced sailors and "never been on a boat before" crew.
The Catalina 27 is a popular and enduring coastal cruiser produced by Catalina Yachts, with over 6,600 hulls built — making it one of the most successful sailboat models in American sailing history. Designed by Frank Butler, the boat measures 27 feet in length with a beam of approximately 9 feet. It has an inboard diesel engine and a fixed wing keel configuration that provides responsive maneuvering and a draft shallow enough to make it accessible for a wide range of harbors and anchorages.
The masthead sloop rig delivers a generous sail area that provides solid performance in a variety of wind conditions, while its roomy cockpit with pedestal-mounted wheel and its below-deck accommodations — including a large salon with cushioned berths, bulkhead-mounted folding table and marine head — make it capable of extended recreational sailing and on-water classes. Its combination of seaworthiness and comfort make Zephyr a pleasure to sail.
Sailing the Zephyr in Haverstraw Bay on the Hudson
Keelboat SKIPPER PASSES
Zephyr Skipper passes are available on 2 levels. Click here to download the membership form. See the form for details regarding special pricing for additional skippers of the same family. To qualify, new skippers should complete the 2-day Keelboat Course on skippering and maintaining the Zephyr and sail with us for a season. All skippers must hold a NJ or NY state boating safety certificate (or equivalent) and must complete an annual pre-season checkout at the helm.
| Membership Level | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Keelboat 5 Day Skipper (K5) | For club members who want weekday Zephyr reservation privileges, not including holidays. |
| Keelboat 7 Day Skipper (K7) | For club members who want weekday, weekend and holiday Zephyr reservation privileges. |
Reservations
Only paid-up K5 or K7 skipper pass holders will be able to add their reservations to the calendar. We are on the honor system, so while you may add your own reservations, you must follow the rules about advance reservations:
K7 members may reserve up to two days at one time, one of which may be on a weekend or holiday.
K5 members may reserve up to two weekdays at one time. Holidays are not available to K5 members.
Only pass-holding qualified skippers may take out the boat. If you are interested in qualifying to become a Zephyr skipper, you can reserve a spot in the Keelboat 2-Day Course.
Open Sails
Skipper pass holders are expected to hold regular open sails to give other club members an opportunity to sail on the Zephyr. Weekday open sails are pre-scheduled in the calendar as placeholders. Skippers are encouraged to take charge of these, adjust the dates and times as needed, and announce them on the Zephyr Sailors mailing list (see below to join the list). These do not count toward your quota of two open reservations.
Donations
Members who enjoy sailing on the Zephyr are encouraged to make a donation to the Keelboat Fund to help cover costs of operation, maintenance, docking and storage. Suggested donation for active sailors is $150/year.
Keelboat committee
The Keelboat Committee meetings are open to anyone interested in the Zephyr, and are held once a month from March thru November. Meeting dates are shown on the SEAS Bergen Keelboat Google Calendar - typically the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. The committee is responsible for maintenance, education programs and budget of the Zephyr, as well as planning the annual Spring Splash and Fall Frolic dock party / sailing events.
Zephyr Sailors Mailing List
To receive announcements of open sails, committee meetings, work parties and keelboat activities, be sure to join the Zephyr Sailors Google Group. Click here to be added to the list.
Keelboat Calendar: UPCOMING KEELBOAT EVENTS
Below is a calendar of upcoming keelboat reservations, open sails and events. To bring up the Keelboat Reservation Calendar in full screen, click here.
Optionally, click on the + Google Calendar button on the bottom right of the calendar. You may have to login with your Google account. This will add the Keelboat calendar to your own Google Calendar view in your browser or mobile calendar app. Skippers: when adding a reservation, make sure the SEAS Bergen Keelboat calendar is selected, in case you have more than one.
If you have any issues or questions about the calendar, please email webmaster@bergen.sailseas.com.