NY HARBOR so much- Im workin on the boaters guide!
In the NY Harbor area there are many things to do and see by boat and by foot! First, Liberty Landing is nice and you can take the 5+dollar water taxi over. There is two bars and hangouts in the "morris canal" cool but not NYC. As an alternative:check out the rates at www.thenorthcove.com and ask to talk with Michael. The marina has huge yachts and so much sailing activity its a must to see even if to visit for lunch. Also take a look at this weeks NY magazine. WWW.NYMAG.COM and there are a list of beach bars to get food and drink right along the rivers. A few have boat tie up! You can sail your boat almost right up to the statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You cannot land on either and there is now a security zone marked by white bouy's so watch for them. However, check the charts for the area between and behind these islands. We locals go there to anchor, swim, fish, windsurf. Its 6-15ft of water even at low tide and good anchor ground. The newest twist is Govenors Island. You can take walking tours there and I bet if you call in advanced you will be able to sail right up to their doc on the Buttermilk channel. No matter what, this is a small island that is great to circle and see historicl colonial buildings as well as forts. There is nothing on the East River, but Mayor Bloomberg may change that in 15 years. Sailing up the Hudson to the GW is great. Google "Palisades NJ" and you will see that there are waterfalls to see (not much rain this year) and great towns all the way up to NYACK-3hours up from the Battery. In NYC check out Battery Park City and walk along the new paths on the Hudson called the Hudson river park. Much has been done for the terrestrial part of this park, but a few of us are working hard to get the park to open for Marine use as well. If you have questions just ask me. Enjoy your sail to NY HARBOR!
