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Northforker Magazine: Out on the water with the Layla crew
On a sailboat named after another sailboat, which borrowed its moniker from an Eric Clapton song, Liz Gillooly stands at the helm of Layla, steering her gently back and forth and surveying the bay in front of her. The motor is on, helping her to maneuver the 45-foot mammoth in between anchored boats and docks, yet the 30-year-old moves it with ease, gliding along through the still waters. Read more
Northforker: Voted Best Boat Tour 2021
A Micro-Wedding at Sea
It was the best decision we ever made. We won’t be having another larger wedding in the future as this day was so perfect. After the ceremony and under the boat’s flying nautical flags, we played music and sailed around Shelter Island for six hours. Everyone changed into bathing suits and jumped off the boat to swim around. We even inquired about sailing again on our anniversary! Read More
I LOVE NY: Your New York State Summer Bucket List
“There’s nothing quite like feeling the wind in your hair as you take off sailing around Long Island’s Peconic Bay. Join a tour or charter a boat from one of the operators that sail out of Greenport Harbor, such as Layla Sailing (pictured), and spend a few hours or even a whole day taking in the majestic views surrounding the North Fork. Sail away, sail away, sail away!”
Read the article here.
Watch the TV Commercial featuring Layla here.
THE SUFFOLK TIMES: Making a Difference: Local hero will win free sunset sail
“’We give people a chance to get away from it all, which is what I think people need right now,’ said owner Liz Gillooly. Layla Sailing is running a contest that will award a local hero during these stressful times with a free sail for a maximum of six people.”
Read the article here.
DAN’S PAPERS: Best Sailing Charter on the North Fork
See rankings here.
The Summer Plan: 23 Events to Bookmark
10 Things to do across the North Fork in September
NEWSDAY: Sunset Sail Sweepstakes
See offer here.