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In this episode, Mat Zucker discusses the boating lifestyle on the Hudson River with Josh Rosella from Freedom Boat Club.

Ah, there is nothing quite like being out on the water—especially on our beloved Hudson River! 🌊 In this episode of Cidiot ®, we are diving headfirst into the boating lifestyle. I’m joined by Josh Rosella of Freedom Boat Club to talk about how they are making waves right here in the region. As the world’s largest boat club, they are opening up the water to everyone with three fantastic Hudson Valley locations spanning both sides of the river— Ossining, Haverstraw, and Piermont —plus a spot at Liberty Landing in Jersey City for our New Jersey listeners. We talk all about the incredible local boating lifestyle, including my absolute new obsession: "dock and dine" (because what is cooler than pulling up to a restaurant by boat?). Plus, Josh fills me in on what it actually means to go "sandbarring." 🎁 Special Offer for Cidiot Listeners! Ready to get out on the water yourself? Save $500 off your membership fee to Freedom Boat Club! Text “Cidiot” to Membership Director Vince at 845-271-2999, or email lowerhudsonvalley@freedomboatclub.com and mention the Cidiot podcast. The offer is available to new members only and expires at the end of the 2026 boating season, in…

People in this episode

Host: Mat Zucker

Guest: Josh Rosella

Topics covered

• boating lifestyle
• Hudson River
• Freedom Boat Club
• dock and dine
• sandbarring

Keywords

• boating
• Hudson Valley
• dock and dine
• sandbarring
• Freedom Boat Club

Sponsors

Freedom Boat Club

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Freedom Boat Club

Places: Hudson River, Ossining, Haverstraw, Piermont, Liberty Landing, Jersey City

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