NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator

I write to commend you for the
role the North Cove Marina has
played in Battery Park City for
the last ten years. You have
built programs for people of all
ages that engage the
community and provide access
to the harbor, such as the
Manhattan Sailing School and
Manhattan Yacht Club, which is
far from inevitable at a marina.
Your focus on community
engagement is particularly
appreciated as the residential
population has boomed in
Lower Manhattan and
waterfront infrastructure has
increased around the harbor.
Your management of the
marina has ensured that the
North Cove is a vibrant part of
the Lower Manhattan and
greater New York area. I thank
you again for your stewardship
of the North Cove Marina.
- Daniel Squadron, State
Senator 26th District
his senior thesis on NYC subway graffiti. He was also a championship
sailor who competed around the country at the highest level.
When the Commodore moved to New York City, there was no organized
sailing in the city and no marinas like North Cove. He set about to
change this and has devoted his career to opening up the harbor for the
people of NYC.
The Commodore started Manhattan Yacht Club in 1987 and has been
called the “Pied Piper of Sailing.” He is credited with re-introducing
recreational sailing to New York Harbor after an absence of more than 60
years.
The Commodore has a compelling story which sheds light on his
dedication to North Cove and the Battery Park City community. In 1994,
he moved Manhattan Yacht Club to North Cove. He has lived in Battery
Park City ever since, raising his children and participating as an active and
supportive member of the community.
He was here on 9/11 and saw the first fireball rise up the south face of
the World Trade Center. When he was evacuating his family, the second
plane flew overhead. In the days and weeks after the horrific attack, the
Commodore committed himself to rebuilding the community and
helping other residents and businesses recover.
He led the effort to bring the Public School back to Battery Park City.
Then he set about rebuilding the docks at North Cove so the sailing club
and school could open on May 1. He had faith and determination and
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