Category Archives: Sailing/Yachting

Atlantic Cup winner arrives at North Cove Marina

The North Cove Marina’s new Twitter account just posted this, about the Atlantic Cup “It’s official! @BodaciousDream is the first to cross the #NYC finish line #AtlanticCup “

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Sailing on New York Harbor tonight

The biggest sailing class in New York: North Cove Marina

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Local sailing expert comments on America’s Cup dangerous new boats

May 10, 2013- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer With the death of an America’s Cup sailor after a capsize in San Francisco, and other crashes like it, we asked our local North Cove Marina sailing expert, Mike Fortenbaugh, some questions. … Continue reading

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The biggest sailing in class in New York: North Cove Marina

May 1, 2013- By Michael Fortenbaugh, Commodore of North Cove Marina The New York Harbor Sailing Foundation organizes two junior sailing programs from North Cove.  Full details are available on the

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Sailing schools at Pier 25

April 30, 2013 By Steven E. Greer For the second year, Pier 25 will be offering sailing classes through the OffShore Sailing School. The mooring capabilities of the Pier were not established until mid-season last year, so they only had … Continue reading

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Arabella: new clubhouse for North Cove Marina

Introducing Our New North Cove Clubhouse “Arabella” April 28, 2013-By Mike Fortnebaugh At our Silver Jubilee Annual Dinner, with Dennis Conner, Gary Jobson, Giovanni Soldini and more than 230 members in attendance, Commodore Fortenbaugh stepped to the microphone. In the … Continue reading

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Kon-Tiki docks at North Cove

April 14, 2013- A replica of the Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft is parked at the North Cove. The original was made by a Norwegian explorer and sailed from Peru to the Raroia atoll in French Polynesia, back in 1947. The … Continue reading

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Eclipse: the largest yacht in the world

Update February 16, 2013 The NY Post covered our story after we alerted them on the 13th, and national CBS ran with it as well. We also alerted the producers at CBS. February 13, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD … Continue reading

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NY Waterway stalling on promised ferry boat engine replacements

January 13, 2013 By Steven E Greer, MD At the January 15th, 2013, CB1 BPC meeting, the NY Waterway ferry company attended to give updates on their promised solutions to address noise and pollution complaints. For decades, the ferries have … Continue reading

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The Big Toot

Project City Kids offers free boat rides from North Cove Marina out to Governor’s Island and the Statue of Liberty, free for kids, $10 for adults. Liz Conner interviewed one of the Captains, Richard Dorfman.  

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Do these NY Waterway ferries look safe to you?

  Update January 9, 2013 With the crash of the ferry boat at pier 11 of the South Street Seaport, the safety of our ferry boats on the Hudson River slip is once again brought into question (see below). June … Continue reading

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The Krys Ocean Race 2012

In full screen 1080iHD The MOD70 class of tri-hull catamarans raced from Newport to New York Harbor on July 2nd. Winning the race was “Race for Water” skippered by Stève Ravussin. After the race, the crew stayed for the Fourth … Continue reading

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Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio at North Cove Marina

September 24, 2012 By Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh Excitement is in the air at Dennis Conner’s North Cove.  In addition to the normal hails of starboard and port, new hails of “Lights, camera, action!” were heard on the waterfront this morning. … Continue reading

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The Corporate Sailing League

(In 1080iHD full screen) For information, contact Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh at 212-945-6363 or mike@myc.org.  

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The New York Grand Prix speedboat race 2012

In full screen 1080i HD

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Another perfect day for sailing on New York Harbor

Best viewed in full screen 1080i HD

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Spring sailboat races

(Viewable in full screen 1080iHD) Liz Conner interviews Manhattan Sailing Club Director Emily Whipple about the Tuesday evening Spring series J24 class races.  

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Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss solo sailboat trek around the world

In full screen 108i HD July 12, 2012 Hugo Boss has sponsored solo sailor Alex Thomson on his global trek. He took a break in New York Harbor and the North Cove Marina.  

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Photo tour of Pier 25 and the Waterfront Museum

In full screen 1080i HD

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Yachts Slojo, Endless Summer & Boo Too at North Cove

June 29, 2012 by Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh What a show of great mega yachts this spring!  The staff at Dennis Conner’s North Cove has been working overtime to catch the lines, roll out the red carpet and provide excellent customer … Continue reading

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