New York City

[Navicula]

I will be going by New York City next month...we would like to stay for a couple of days..... Can anyone recommend a reasonable marina ?? Or is there any anchoring ??

[Navicula]

Humm ...I guess everyone skips by New York city ....I am dieing to find out some pricing

[Moody46CC]

The Hudson is deep and has a fast current, so anchoring is not feasible. Used to be an anchorage behind the Statue of Liberty, but I'm not sure if that is open. I think 9-11 saw the establishment of security zones around the statue and adjacent Ellis Isl.

Any guidebook or google search will tell you the prices of NYC marinas. They are few and expensive. Sadly, to keep the cost reasonable, you are going to have to anchor/moor in Port Washington NY or Atlantic Highlands NJ. They have reasonably priced mooring balls.

But, spend the money (and it is a lot--around $6 a foot) for a night at Liberty Landing in NJ just opposite the new World Trade Center and next to Ellis Island. The view of Manhattan is worth it--even at that stratospheric price. Once in a lifetime and all that. It really is awesome.

[Vasco]

Take a mooring at 79th street. That's your best bet.

[Navicula]

I think your right and I will take that advice....does that include breakfast

[Delancey]

Free to anchor in a very snug spot called Caven Point back behind the statue. Nice and quiet. Narrow channel but marked by state markers. Will post some pics tomorrow.

[Paul L]

Another good place is Port Madison on Long Island. You get 2 free days on the moorings and lots of space to anchor. The Long Island Railroad is just up the street and drops you off at Penn Station in Manhattan.

[pesarsten]

You can anchor outside of Atlantic highlands marina or see about a mooring , and the use the fast ferry to go to Manhattan .

[Stu Jackson]

From a true NY-k-er:

"Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded."

--- Yogi Berra

Have you tried Active Captain? Or a guidebook?

[Navicula]

I am on active captain every night...I maybe spending too much time on it that I am confused .....it's great site and really helpful .... Just like this site is... I figure if I can put this sites info along with active captain I can't go wrong....I just hope the weather will cooperate

[Stu Jackson]

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ea-124820.html