7:00am We are on our way again down the Hudson...past the Intrepid and Enterprise. A lot of docks,etc...The good news is it is Sunday. Quiet! As we motor out into the upper bay, there is Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Although I felt like they should be right in the middle of the river, they are quite a sight.
We just could not imagine all the history. Impressive --- not to be forgotten.
 |
| Statue of Liberty |
 |
| Ellis Island |
 |
| Statue of Liberty |
 |
| Verrazano-Narrows Bridge |
We continued on through the upper bay, under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into the lower bay. Ah yes, a 3-4 ft chop with winds on the nose. Reminds me of Lk Mi. Decided to go across to Atlantic Highlands, NJ, for a good starting point south. There is a sprit of land that runs north on the coast of NJ called Sandy Hook. Atlantic Highlands is on the inside of that.
As we tried numerous times to call two different marinas, decided to be bold and just show up. The Atlantic Highlands Municipal and the A.H. Yacht Club are in a man made protected area behind a stone wall. When we tried to call, no answer. VHF, no answer. Lu yelling to the fuel dock-ACTION. A 1000 boat marina with slip, launch, haul out, storage, etc. Like I said...municipal! Had to be 6 acres of blacktop. BUT they had a shuttle so we went to the grocery store and stocked up on liquids.
Our next stop will be Atlantic City. We are spoiled on the Great Lakes with all the inlets and towns
close together and deep water. As this will be a 80+ mile run, just the right weather window would be nice. It appears Tue. pm departure with arrival Wed. am will be it. Forecast is for NW winds 5-10, maybe 10-15mph. just right. This will be Chesters first overnighter.
really enjoy the pictures
ReplyDelete