GL: Great Kills, S.I.

[Lawrence Zeitlin]

On Mar 5, 2009, at 12:00 AM, Phil wrote in response to Sue:

> Sue:
>
> You can anchor off Liberty State Park, west of St of Liberty ( ~  
> 40-41.725N,
> 074-03.856W).  10 feet of water and close to a dinghy dock in  
> park.  We've
> stayed there and it's ok; well protected from wakes in outer  
> harbor.  People
> in area say not to leave dinghy at State Park dinghy dock unless  
> padlocked.
> We walked the area and did not lock dinghy and had no problem though.


If you want a place a little quieter and more sheltered than Liberty  
Park, try Great Kills on Staten Island. The bay on the east side of  
the island is protected from waves and wakes and offers good  
anchorage. One side abounds in marine services, the other side is  
part of Gateway National Park. A city bus within three blocks of the  
anchorage takes you to the Staten Island Ferry. You can board one of  
the historic ferries for a not to be forgotten ocean voyage to  
Manhattan.

Larry Z