- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Gardiners Island in Gardiners Bay, between the two eastern forks of Long Island, New York, on a mud bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchorage on a mud bottom, sheltered from N through NE to E but open to the southern and western quarters. The island itself is private and off-limits ashore. The nearest marina is 3.2 miles SW, with Sunset Cove Marina 4.3 miles SW.
History
Gardiners Island has been held by the Gardiner family since 1639, when Lion Gardiner bought it from the Montaukett. It is the oldest English settlement in New York. In June 1699 Captain William Kidd buried gold and silver in a ravine on the island while sailing to Boston to answer piracy charges.
Story
The island holds New York state's largest osprey colony, and the birds nest on the ground here, having no natural predators.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.08788, -72.11763 (41°5.27'N 72°7.06'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Gardiners Island lies at 41°5.27'N 72°7.06'W, that is 41.08788, -72.11763 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Gardiners Island sheltered from?
Gardiners Island is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Gardiners Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Gardiners Island.
How do boaters rate Gardiners Island?
Gardiners Island is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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