It’s become increasingly difficult to find a date where SUNY Maritime can put us back onsite. This year we were informed that roof work to the fort itself has already started and is scheduled to run through April of 2015. So for the 3rd consecutive year we’re simply left without a weekend at the fort.
After a 3-year absence we’re certainly hoping that they can fit us back in for 2015. Have faith streamers, we haven’t given up on AirSchuyler…
AirSchuyler 2012 is a bust – cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with SUNY Maritime College. We’ve been invited back for 2013 though so please stay tuned for more information.
In the meantime have a look at our photo gallery for a few glimpses of previous AirSchuyler rallies. We’ve had a very successful 5 year run from 2007 – 2011 so far, we’ll hope to pick it up again in 2013!
There are a few of us trying to find something new to do this same weekend in 2012. If you’re interested please reply with a comment. Some efforts are being made to find a location on Long Island. If you have something you would like to offer anywhere in the Metro New York City area please don’t be shy!
…and regardless of what happens in June please don’t forget our 3rd annual Airstream Owners Rally at Pocono Raceway this coming August! This is a rally just like any other rally that you might attend anywhere, only we have a whole world of racing happening all around us, including music concerts, fireworks and Joe Fodor’s hospitality. You don’t need to be a racing fan to attend AirPocono 2012! You’ll find more information at AirPocono.wordpress.com (shortly)…
AirSchuyler 2011 – Sleep Wit Da Fishes!
Our 5th Consecutive Year in Da Bronx! Limited to just 39 Airstream RVs!
No other group has ever camped at Fort Schuyler and if you know any Airstream Owner that has attended any one of our our past 4 rallies you know they had a great time! See Hunt Jones’ 2009 Rally Review. For out-of-towners this is a great base for a NYC day-trip or two or three. Times Square is but a 30 minute drive, or 1 hour by bus. The Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Little Italy, and City Island are all very close by.
The SUNY campus itself is both peaceful and serene. Waterfront Campsites with an 1800’s Granite Fort backdrop provide a truly park like setting that is like no other. The NYC waterway provides spectacular views of both private and commercial vessels. A local yacht club’s Saturday morning races have taken place immediately off our shores most years. Fort Schuyler itself houses a 19,000sq ft Library which has received awards for its design. The Fort also houses a Maritime Museum which features more than 700 ship models and exquiste maritime art, photos, and artifacts. Bike riding, roller blading, walking the campus or just sitting in a chair relaxing have kept many attendees from ever leaving the grounds. Bring your camera and binoculars!
This rally is retiree and working family friendly with
Thursday or Friday arrival dates and fees.
Thu, June 9th – 7am Instant Parking, all day, all night. 4pm Happy Hour(s). 6pm Dinner on your own. Sundown Campfire Social until the last man or woman stands!
Fri, June 10th – 7am Instant Parking, all day, all night. 8:30am+ Chef Joe’s Continental Breakfast plus Pancakes w/Sausage. 4pm Happy Hour(s). 6pm Assorted Heros w/Potato Salad & Coleslaw. Sundown Campfire Social until the last person collapses.
Sat, June 11th – 7am Instant Parking, all day, all night. 8:30am+ Chef Joe’s Continental Breakfast plus Omeletts in a Bag. 4pm Happy Hour(s). 6pm Lasagna +Greens Salad +Garlic & Regular Bread. Sundown Campfire Social until the last person collapses.
Sun, June 12th – 8:30am+ Chef Joe’s FREE Continental Breakfast. Please plan your day accordingly, CHECK-OUT is at DUSK…
The Photo Slideshows from years past (right column) paint the perfect picture!
“Noah!” 
“Who is that?”
“It’s the Lord, Noah.”
“Ri-i-i-ght! What do you want? I’ve been good.”
“I want you to build an ark.”
“Ri-i-i-ght. What’s an ark?” (From Bill Cosby’s “Bill Cosby Is A Very Funny Fellow”)
Yes, indeed. It rained. Lots. Rain, record breaking attendance, and camaraderie were the hallmarks of the third Fort Schuyler Rally held at Fort Schuyler, the home of SUNY Maritime College, on June 11-14. Under the direction of tri-Unit hosts Mark and Debbie Hammer (Metro NY), Susan and Hunt Jones (Watchung), and Ray and Cynthia Richard (Charter Oak), 37 coaches/MoHo’s appeared over the course of the rally in addition to Watchung’s Dick and Ann Best who stayed in a suite on campus, and Watchung’s Widneys who made a guest appearance Saturday. We had Airstream owners from the New England, Cape Cod, Charter Oak, Metro NY, Hudson Mohawk, Watchung, and WDCU Units attending. Now in its third year, Fort Schuyler Rally attendance has grown exponentially in this historic jewel of a campus hidden at the end of Throg’s Neck…
To read the rest of Hunt’s article and get a better understanding of just how great this location really is, download the entire side-by-side 4 page review: 2009 Fort Schuyler Review
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