Thanks for the heads up, Kevin. The Clearwater festival is not to be missed. The best anchorage is in the bay just north of Croton Point (sometimes listed as Teller's Point on the older charts). The bay is protected from most winds, about 8' deep, with a hard sand bottom. Probably the best anchorage on the Hudson River. The south side of the bay, while attractive, is less than 4' deep. If you anchor on the north side you can dinghy into the beach without trouble. If you are diffident about anchoring out, the very good Half Moon Bay marina is in the north bay. Don't cut too close to Croton Point for either anchorage since there are underwater rock ledges extending about 50 yards from each end of the point. If you want, you can dinghy onto the Croton town dock, about 1/2 mile, to partake of the pleasures of Croton. There are several very good restaurants, pizza parlors, a good delicatessen, a hardware store with a big inventory of marine parts, and a nearby supermarket. See "The Hudson River Guide" for details. If you don't have a copy, I send a PFD file on request. Larry Z * * * * * "Croton on the Hudson-will be the Location of the Clearwater Festival next weekend. The Hudson River Sloop CLEARWATER is celebrating its 35th year-a glorious history of introducing many to boating, sailing and the water world we float upon. Much to do and play with. Anchorage seems normal from the charts-Why not? Gather ye loopers while ye may? Kevin KearneyJOLIE-45ft white/blue round sterned steel trawler with yellow lab aboard"