Read how important Dyckman Marina is the community
"Dyckman Marina is more than a place to dock boats—it’s a lifeline to the Hudson River, a gateway to community, and a hub of opportunity for countless New Yorkers. For me, it’s a vital connection to Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS), where I’ve found purpose through volunteering and supporting life-changing programs. HRCS provides access to sailing for those who might not otherwise experience the river, fostering connection to nature, building community, and empowering youth through education."
Seena Hassouna
"Investing in improving the Dyckman Marina is a laudable goal but there are real costs to the community that aren't being taken into account. This is one of the few places where the 99% can actually get access to the water in a meaningful way and being in a majority-minority community it's been providing access to communities that normally get locked out of meaningful maritime experiences. One of the main opportunities is the HRCS which provides affordable access, youth employment and partnerships with local schools. There's a way to meet the needs for improvement and maintain access. One should also note that the reconstruction of the 79th Street Boat Basin has been nothing short of a disaster. It's been "temporarily" closed so long that one wonders if it will ever open again. Let's not make the same mistake again."
John Gallagher
"Sailing from the Dyckman Marina as a member of Hudson River Community Sailing has allowed me to experience a stretch of the Hudson River many New Yorkers never see. The river north of the George Washington Bridge is majestic, flowing beneath the mighty Palisades and the forests of Inwood Hill Park. Boating here, one gets a glimmer of what Henry Hudson and indigenous Lenape might have experienced when they traveled by water 400 years ago. There is no other public access to this section of the river from the New York side, and the closure of the marina will deprive many city residents of a wonderful natural resource.
Of particular concern to me is the loss of access for young people who live nearby in northern Manhattan and the west Bronx. Over the eight years I have been a member of HRCS, I have seen so many high school kids move through HRCS programs, finding an appreciation for the water, gaining confidence in their ability to pilot a boat, and learning valuable skills for future careers. While a closure of two to four years may seem short for adults, this means at least one entire cohort of local young people will miss permanently out on this opportunity for personal growth and connection to the water."
Daniel Katzive
"With the closing of the La Marina the Dyckman Marina has become a safe refuge where anyone can come and take in a view of the water and not feel harassed."
Jen Cimino
"My dad took me sailing here. I grew up in the neighborhood and had no idea this resource even existed."
Adey King