Long Island Sound to Hudson River Cruise

[CalebD]

The forecast was for some rain and hence easterly winds over the weekend so I got in a day sail on my boat on Friday afternoon. The weather was not nearly as crappy as the forecast and there was plenty of easterly wind, which can cause some bigger waves on the Sound (long fetch). I doubt you had 10' waves though but I was not there. I have seen the Sound kicking up 6' waves during hurricane Gloria back when.
Liberty Landing is convenient (if expensive) since it is right near the mouth of the East River. During the warmer months it can be kind of noisy at night (there used to be a bar/restaurant across the creek that boomed loud music until 2 AM) but you can't beat it for convenience. I did not say this but if you arrive after 1800 and leave before 0600 you might not have to pay IF there is a vacant slip (and you are comfortable doing so), otherwise you pay for the convenience. Last time I was at LLM there was a restaurant (sushi and other stuff) that was good but also expensive. The fuel dock is open almost 24/7 with a credit card if you can figure out how to use the things.
Haverstraw marina was an absolute contrast to Liberty Landing in that it was as quiet as could be; I was afraid to turn my boom box up when we overnighted there.
I would also have to agree with MartSmith that my few times around NYC were seemingly painless if you mind the currents and commercial traffic. It is a blast of a trip. The worst I saw on a boat was a few standing waves and some whirlpools around Hell Gate when the tide was at full flow. The worst I have seen from land was during a so-called N'or Easter when the East River flooded the FDR drive and the city transit system was basically shut down by several days wind and rain. I was glad to be on land during that event back in '97 or so.
Glad you made it with no problems. The next leg should be a piece of cake if your motor is willing to back you up.

[lyre]

Check those tide tables and charts. Stay west of Roosevelt Island, there is an unforgiving bridge. It is a working waterway so the traffic can be intense from a novice perspective. (I am a novice sailor)
On the tide it is an incredible journey like none other in the world. As with all in sailing, be prepared, relax and enjoy the view.

[martsmth]

liberty marina was pretty nice, I think their rates were $2.5 a foot if I recall correctly for a transient slip. There is a water taxi (1 dollar) to the other side of the creek that runs to a few deli's, a liquor store and a few other little stores...nothing other than a pretty pricey (i'm not that well off, so most things are "pricey" to me) resturaunt on the marina side of the creek. Also, the marina does have showers and bathrooms that I believe are open all night. The woman who took our information was real nice and helpful; Margaret I believe her name was. Like someone else said, 24 hour gas if you can work the credit card machine.

On the New ersey side of the river, Liberty Marina is the inlet immediately to the south of the clock, gas dock is on the left as you come in.

-marty

[psymansez]

these are so helpful!! I leave eastern Long Island Sat. Aug.28 for NYC, pick up boat owner, head up Hudson to Albany and beyond. Hope Chambly Canal is really 6 1/ ft. deep....because my keel is.
Fred Cooley

[helenwiley]

We went from Bridgeport, Ct. up the Hudson and through the Champlain Canal. That was a fabulous trip. You will love it We have more detailed info on our trip on our blog

voyagesofthecornucopia.blogspot.com or you can check my blog here for a link.