Boat Pond

Conservatory Water (Central Park Model Yacht Club)

New York, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterPond
Size (acres)
BoatsSail
Fuel boatsElectric only
CoursesSail course (windward-leeward or triangle)
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonEarly April to late November
SessionsSat 10 AM-1 PM (CPMYC IOM racing)
Pond rulesBoat storage at Kerbs Boathouse requires an NYC Parks storage permit
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereOpen to the public (no membership needed)
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Historic model boat pond in Central Park with the Kerbs Memorial Boathouse alongside; CPMYC races IOMs Saturdays.

Camping & RV