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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Brian on Aug 9, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 88'
Draft: 8.5'

Rating: 5

We spent 2 nights at Half Moon Bay, coming in Friday Aug 4 night staying until Sunday afternoon. Half Moon Bay is an absolutely gorgeous marina, with unparalleled views of the Hudson. We were impressed at how new it looked. They seemed to have just finished a MAJOR renovation on most of their docks. WiFi worked flawlessly, which is a welcome change to the NYC marinas we've stayed at this year.
Also, we initially arrived very late and the dockmaster, Steve Plotkin arranged for his live aboard assistant, Ricky Bates to help and assist us tying up. Ricky is a PRO with handling boats and received us so well, it was a pleasure.
First thing the next morning, when a part we had being shipped arrived, another dock assistant from the marina office walked it out to our boat and delivered it. All of the people working at the HMBay were incredibly friendly. Facilities are super nice. Laundry is very inexpensive (we didn't use it but talked to several others who did there's or even had it picked up and delivered for free for $1. per lb). There is not a courtesy car, however, multiple times we were offered free rides into town from the staff as well as other super friendly boaters. The local taxi's are also easy to obtain for $6. anywhere in town you'd like to go... Town is a quick one or two block walk from the marina w/ a staggering array of phenomenal places to eat, that are all incredibly inexpensive. Don't miss the Ocean House, seafood place. View from the riverwalk there will make your jaw drop.
- We chose this over the NYC marinas since we grew sick of the ferries in NYC violently disturbing our boat no matter which NYC marina we stayed at. Thank you Steve and staff for a wonderful stay. Can't wait to return in late October.

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