I live in Atlanta, having moved there from Islip in 1979. I remain a
frequent visitor to "my" bay (I was born and raised in Bay Shore).

I want to take my wife and daughter on a mini-cruise of the bay,
staying overnight at marinas or on the hook at the towns I used to
visit on a regular basis. I used to overnight at Atlantique, Fair
Harbor, Sailor's Haven, Watch Hill, Gilgo, etc. I want to revisit
those areas, as I used to, by boat.

I am a 55 year-old executive with many years' experience in both
power and sail. I'm looking for the use of a boat in the 26 to 32
foot range, big enough for me, my wife and daughter to stay aboard
comfortably for 5 days to a week. I don't really care if we power or
sail, altho I'd feel safer managing somebody else's boat with as
little draft as possible. I don't plan to go outside, nor any farther
east than Bellport Bay. Mostly, we'll be dockside, although I'd like
my little girl to see what it's like to be at anchor overnight.

I'm happy to pay for some kind of insurance waiver or explore
whatever protections one might need to feel comfortable with "letting
out" their boat.

Can anybody help us out?

Thanks,
Steve Podowitz