[christyleigh]

Just to add in some alternatives.... On our basic - daytime only - motor sail through that area we anchored at Sandy Hook, caught a good tide through Hell's Gate and anchored at Port Jefferson LI which is a quick and easy stop. We went to Watch Hill instead of Fishers next because we have a friend there but unless you want to do some shops and stretch your legs it's a little out of your way and the long narrow passage in probably isn't worth it. Keep Pt Judith Harbor of Refuge in mind if you need it - plenty of large breakwater protected anchoring if things get ugly. We have always had 5' or less draft so we have spent many nights way up inside the P.J. pond as our jump off place for cruises to the SW when our legs were shorter - another long and tight entrance (to the Pond - Not the H. Of R. which you can just drop right into).