North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the Town’s Port Washington moorings have one of the highest ratings as reported by the interactive cruising guidebook ActiveCaptain.com. Boaters have ranked the Port Washington moorings with a five star rating.

The Town has 20 transient moorings, which are free of charge and can be used by boaters for up to 48 hours. For boats larger than 50 feet, Bay Constables recommend that boaters call 311.

“It is wonderful to see so many boaters reporting their positive experiences with our Port Washington moorings. We are always looking for new ways to improve the experience of Town visitors and residents,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “I credit our Bay Constables and thank them for the hours they spend patrolling our harbors to ensure they are safe and that all our visitors have an enjoyable experience.”

Reviews include:

• “We like everything about this harbor. The 2 free nights on their mooring balls, the size and condition of the moorings, the water taxi, and the ambience of the Town. The shops are all within walking distance and the major supermarket has a dock across the road where the water taxi will pick up and deliver” – Oriental, North Carolina
• “Port Washington does it right!! Only place I've been where you get the first 2 days free mooring right in front of the town, Dingy dock right in front of the supermarket (Proper one for big provisioning) laundromats, Westmarine and a nice spot to rest while the weather is not cooperating.” – Prospect, Nova Scotia
• “Wow! I could have easily stayed a week here. Train into the big Apple takes just over half an hour. Provisioning was a piece of cake with the store opposite the launch dock. People are really friendly and they sure do make it easy on the wallet to stay.” – Green Cove Springs, Florida

Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Chief Bay Constable Mal Nathan prepare to tour the Town’s moorings.