Anyone cruise to Montauk? Where did you stay? Did you anchor or get a slip? How are the depths? I'm thinking about going there in mid-September for a 3-day weekend. It's the only boating destination in Eastern LI that we haven't visited yet, mostly because it's waaay out there, and because it has a rep as a power boaters kind of place. We'll probably go on a fishing charter, just because that's what you do there. Does anyone have a boat/captain to recommend? I would love to hear anything that you have to say about Montauk, up or down. Thanks, Paul sv Escape Artist
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Kirk
Montauk
I was in Montauk for a wedding a few weeks ago. We didn't sail there, but did have the dinner the night before the wedding at the Monauk Yatch Club. I saw one sail boat the whole time! There are some good dock restaurants up in the part of town, right along side the charter boats. I wish we were experienced enough to sail there(we stayed in a dump for $200/night.) Good luck!
I was in Montauk for a wedding a few weeks ago. We didn't sail there, but did have the dinner the night before the wedding at the Monauk Yatch Club. I saw one sail boat the whole time! There are some good dock restaurants up in the part of town, right along side the charter boats. I wish we were experienced enough to sail there(we stayed in a dump for $200/night.) Good luck!
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Jeff
Somewhat sailboat unfriendly
Stayed at Star Island marina a few years ago; all power boats, expensive (30' minimum which was annoying since I was in 28' boat) and no floating docks - had to climb over the bow pulpit to get on and off the boat. Nice pool though... A friend anchors regularly in the pond though holding is generally thought of as poor and there's a shallow spot on the chart. Some private markers for the channel there - I didn't attempt it. You might try calling the harbormaster (if there is one) or Coast Guard to see about the channel into the pond.
Stayed at Star Island marina a few years ago; all power boats, expensive (30' minimum which was annoying since I was in 28' boat) and no floating docks - had to climb over the bow pulpit to get on and off the boat. Nice pool though... A friend anchors regularly in the pond though holding is generally thought of as poor and there's a shallow spot on the chart. Some private markers for the channel there - I didn't attempt it. You might try calling the harbormaster (if there is one) or Coast Guard to see about the channel into the pond.
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Paul Akers
Been there, Done that
Actually, I've sailed there three times and thoiught it was interesting. You can anchor in the pond (7' MLW) and you have to take a winding channel into the pond. As you enter the harbor, bear to port at the CG station and follow the channel. When you reach the end of the docks (1/4 mile) the channel dog-llegs to stbd then to port and to port again. This confuses boaters because they look ahead before the dog leg and see channel markers and make for them right over the mud flats (squish!). My brother did that and really got stuck on a ebbinbg tide. Try to enter/leave in a rising tide. Holding is mud and can be poor in a blow, but the pond is well-protected. I've spent one of my best nights ever in the pond because it was so quiet and a million stars. There is NO light pollution out there. Another time I stayed at Westlake Fishing Lodge and was treated very well. Short walk to the shopping area stores (Town is a bus ride ans well as the lighthouse). The last time I stayed ar Star Island Marina. This was nice, but probably the most expensive marina I ever stayed at ($2.75/ft in 1999). Long walk to restaurants/shopping area. If you like to look at power boats and fishing machines, it's the place to go.
Actually, I've sailed there three times and thoiught it was interesting. You can anchor in the pond (7' MLW) and you have to take a winding channel into the pond. As you enter the harbor, bear to port at the CG station and follow the channel. When you reach the end of the docks (1/4 mile) the channel dog-llegs to stbd then to port and to port again. This confuses boaters because they look ahead before the dog leg and see channel markers and make for them right over the mud flats (squish!). My brother did that and really got stuck on a ebbinbg tide. Try to enter/leave in a rising tide. Holding is mud and can be poor in a blow, but the pond is well-protected. I've spent one of my best nights ever in the pond because it was so quiet and a million stars. There is NO light pollution out there. Another time I stayed at Westlake Fishing Lodge and was treated very well. Short walk to the shopping area stores (Town is a bus ride ans well as the lighthouse). The last time I stayed ar Star Island Marina. This was nice, but probably the most expensive marina I ever stayed at ($2.75/ft in 1999). Long walk to restaurants/shopping area. If you like to look at power boats and fishing machines, it's the place to go.
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henry hey
montauk!
I sail out of montauk. The town of Montauk and it's surroundings are a refreshing change from the rest of the haughty hamptons. It evolved from a fishing town and there are still many locals who run fishing operations. There is a large contingent of Irish folks who come over for the season. My favorite place to eat is "the Dock" -- down near the harbor. It is better food than just about any of the neighboring restaurants -- casual and good. Sailboat friendly? Hmm. . Although sailboats are certainly in the minority, they aren't uncommon there. If you are looking for temporary slip, you might try Uhleins. They seem to be pretty nice there. Most of the marinas seem to be about $2/ft for temporary overnighting. You could also anchor in the lake. I see a lot of sailboats doing it although you should try to stay away from parts of the east side -- especially at low tide -- too shallow. There is a marina in the lake that might be of some help for slip rental -- Gone Fishing Marina. We have been over there for outboard parts from time to time. All in all montauk is a nice place. We go to the Plaza diner for Breakfast and the Dock for dinner. Hope that this all helps. Enjoy it. - h. hey
I sail out of montauk. The town of Montauk and it's surroundings are a refreshing change from the rest of the haughty hamptons. It evolved from a fishing town and there are still many locals who run fishing operations. There is a large contingent of Irish folks who come over for the season. My favorite place to eat is "the Dock" -- down near the harbor. It is better food than just about any of the neighboring restaurants -- casual and good. Sailboat friendly? Hmm. . Although sailboats are certainly in the minority, they aren't uncommon there. If you are looking for temporary slip, you might try Uhleins. They seem to be pretty nice there. Most of the marinas seem to be about $2/ft for temporary overnighting. You could also anchor in the lake. I see a lot of sailboats doing it although you should try to stay away from parts of the east side -- especially at low tide -- too shallow. There is a marina in the lake that might be of some help for slip rental -- Gone Fishing Marina. We have been over there for outboard parts from time to time. All in all montauk is a nice place. We go to the Plaza diner for Breakfast and the Dock for dinner. Hope that this all helps. Enjoy it. - h. hey
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Pete
Not unfriendly, but
sailboat unknowledgeable is the way I would describe Star Island Marina. We stayed there in early August and they didn't seem to know what the depths of their slips were. Although we had told them what our draft was (5 ft.), they put us in what was too shallow a slip, even at mid-tide. The second one worked. They have a floating dock, but fixed posts instead of fingers, so you have to back in and set bow, stern and spring lines on both sides. (Bring an extendible boat hook to get the lines over the posts.) The facilities were very nice, but very $$$ ($4/ft.). There was only one other sailboat there, but lots of 48 ft. fishing cruisers. It looks like a great place to start out deep sea fishing.
sailboat unknowledgeable is the way I would describe Star Island Marina. We stayed there in early August and they didn't seem to know what the depths of their slips were. Although we had told them what our draft was (5 ft.), they put us in what was too shallow a slip, even at mid-tide. The second one worked. They have a floating dock, but fixed posts instead of fingers, so you have to back in and set bow, stern and spring lines on both sides. (Bring an extendible boat hook to get the lines over the posts.) The facilities were very nice, but very $$$ ($4/ft.). There was only one other sailboat there, but lots of 48 ft. fishing cruisers. It looks like a great place to start out deep sea fishing.
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