On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:43:46 GMT, "Easynews"
wrote:

Planning to spend the night on the East River or NY Harbor to watch the
fireworks. Any one that can offer advice as to good spots to anchor and
enjoy the show, would be appreciated.
Also anyone that has done it in previous years, I'd be interested to hear
how rough it gets, as probably there will be a miriad of boats and quite a
few with more than enough drinks in them.

The East River is not a place that you want to anchor at any time -
the water is deep, and the currents are strong - not to mention the
heavy traffic and tide rips.

Best bet is the shallows around Ellis Island and the Statue of
Liberty. It is still a rocky place to spend the night but the holding
is reasonably good and you are out of the big ship traffic.