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Three Hours on Lake Erie: Members-Only Sailing Aboard ORION - HR 28
A members-only, all-inclusive 3-hour sailing session through Sail Buffalo’s season pass program, offering access to well-maintained yachts for short cruises or evening sails on Lake Erie.
Three Hours on Lake Erie: Members-Only Sailing Aboard ORION - HR 28.
ORION - HR 28 is a Friends of Sail Buffalo Boat Access Hour that puts season-pass holders aboard well-maintained sailing yachts for on-water time on Lake Erie. Sessions are offered in flexible three-hour increments and the operator’s pricing is billed as all-inclusive for local use, making these short sails suitable for an evening outing or a half-day escape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Well‑maintained yachts ready to sail
Sail Buffalo operates a fleet of maintained sailing yachts available to season-pass holders; the operator bills rentals as all‑inclusive for local use, covering dock fees, insurance and maintenance.
Members-only, season-long access
Access is reserved for Friends of Sail Buffalo season pass holders; members use a season pass code from their confirmation email and the program is supported by a one-time initiation fee plus a low yearly fee for season-long use.
Short, flexible sessions
Boats are rented in three-hour increments between the season dates, letting members head out for a few hours, an evening, or combine bookings for a longer outing.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You book as a Friends of Sail Buffalo member, present your season pass code, and step aboard for a defined block of time—typically a three-hour session—on a well-equipped yacht. The operator’s all‑inclusive pricing covers dock fees, insurance and routine upkeep for local use; if you extend beyond local passages or consume additional fuel on longer passages, that fuel cost is charged to the member.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this offering suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your Friends of Sail Buffalo season pass code (from your confirmation email) and standard personal items for a few hours on the water.
The community requires a one-time initiation fee and a low yearly fee for season-long access; Sail Buffalo pricing for local use is all-inclusive, covering dock fees, insurance and maintenance.
Fuel for local use is included; fuel consumed during extended trips at any time is paid for by the member.
Boats are available for rentals from 5/15/25 through 10/15/25 and are rented in three-hour increments.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is eligible to book ORION - HR 28?
This offering is for Friends of Sail Buffalo season pass holders only; bookings require the season pass code.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
How long is a typical session?
Sessions are organized in three-hour increments (3-hour session).
When is the season for rentals?
Boats can be rented from 5/15/25 through 10/15/25.
Is fuel included in the rental?
Sail Buffalo’s pricing is all-inclusive for local use and covers fuel; fuel consumed during extended trips is paid for by the member.
How do I redeem my season pass?
Use the Friends of Sail Buffalo season pass code found in your confirmation email when booking and at check-in.