Hello from New York City

[mbianka]

Hi Natalie:

Lived aboard my boat at the Chelsea Piers for six years when I worked in New York. Great experience but, missed being able to jump over the side and go for a awim. Now sail out of the Port Jeff area. Why take the car to Manhasset Bay when you've got the Port Washington LIRR line that can take you there without having to deal with the traffic? I would ditch the car altogether. Save the $$$ and put it into the boat.

[SailorSkier]

Hey Aythya Crew, I am on MBM 17 mooring at Manhasset Bay, green bimini.
Stop by say hello when you are around. I am always there on weekends.
Happy Sailing!

[SailorSkier]

Thanks to Hugo I got in touch with Mamaroneck Harbor Master and received a quick reply, what I have learned there is not a problem to get a permit for mooring and also in CT. I am very happy with opportunities.

[SailorSkier]

Hugo, thanks for your suggestion, I got in touch with Mamaroneck Harbor Master and I am going to get a mooring permit for the next season, you have been very helpful.
Natalie

[hugosalt]

Great Natalie, happy it worked out.
Mamaroneck is a great town right on the harbor with good restaurants and services.
We sail there few times a year for dinner.
Water into harbor at low tide can be skinny.
Moorings in outer harbor will be bouncy, not like protected Manhasset Bay.
Come say hello as we are at Steppingstone Marina just west of Manhasset Bay
or just pick up a free guest mooring and enjoy our park. (launch ch 71)
Best,
Hugo

[SailorSkier]

Thanks for an invitation but I have nobody that I want to sail with as of now. I can stop by driving or if you know at Manhasset Bay you get guest moorings for free for two days.
I would be interested in meeting you.
Natalie

[avb3]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Howdy Natalie and welcome aboard!

I too lived in NYC, UES.

The long commute to get to a boat would be a drag, but the time spent on the boat could sure help one decompress.

Have fun sailing!

I only have a 3000 mile commute, and only get to see my boat 1/2 of the year.

Something about you Americans won't let us Canadians stay for more than 6 months at a time. 'Tis a shame as tonight it's going down to 21F.

But we will be back up to the high 70's low 80's by the weekend.

Crazy, huh?

[SailorSkier]

Many American sailors sail to Canada for good winds.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!

[SailorSkier]

Thank you John!

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Aloha and welcome aboard!

SkipJ...

You botherin' all the single girlfolk 'gain???

[fallingeggs]

Originally Posted by SailorSkier

Just registered on this site, I am a female and a sail boat owner on my own. It is great to have an opportunity to read and share different experiences.
Greetings
Natalie

Hello Natalie! In Astoria myself. Feels odd welcoming you when you posted an introduction a few days before me, but welcome.

For what it is worth, I am keeping my boat in Brooklyn at Gateway Marina. Only a 40 minute drive, plus great wind I hear. Area around the marina, to put it bluntly, sucks, but I think I'll live.

[myosys]

Originally Posted by SailorSkier

I live in Manhattan Midtown West and keep my boat at Manhasset Bay, traffic on LIE is brutal, sometimes I drive 25 miles from parking garage to marina over three hours. I am currently looking for mooring on Westchester or CT Long Island Sound.
Thank you for your compliments.
Natalie

Hey Natalie, try Morris Yacht club in City Island. I recently moved there from the Hudson River since I was tired of fighting the wind/current (ebb tide + typical summer southerly == nasty chop.) Takes me 35 to 50 minutes from northern NJ, so your drive should be easier.

[JerseyJoe]

Originally Posted by annsni

Just seeing this thread now. Have you looked into City Island? I believe there are a number of choices there. Or else I'd look elsewhere on the northern coast of the Sound rather than LI. I'm in Northport on LI and the traffic is brutal going in and out of the city but I'd think going northeast might be better.

I agree City Island is a good place with plenty of amenities. but the Cross Bronx Expressway can be a killer of a good daysail any given day during the summer. Not so bad though if staying for the weekend. Great Kills would be good too if you do not mind the ferry ride and a bus or taxi to boat.

JJ