We tied up half an hour ago.
The day started early. We set out at 0615 to take advantage of lower winds as the forecast had them increasing steadily during the day. It wasn't immediately apparent from the marina but when we left the harbour jetty it was thick fog. Visibility was about 150 yards. Using radar and GPS Chartplotter (laptop) we eased around the channels to the Barnegat Inlet and out into the Atlantic. The fog did not relent. We watched the radar continuously and followed the coast up to New York. The fog was just beginning to lift as we went under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge:
Happily it had all but gone by the time we passed the Statue of Liberty as Jo had been longing to see it.
As we motored up to the Hudson River we passed my next boat.
Lincoln Harbor Marina is right across from Manhattan and this is where we tie up for night.
Tomorrow we head north up the Hudson River and closer to home. I had left a message with someone at New York State Canals and he called me back while we were en route. He had no idea when the remaining sections will open up. So the plan remains. We will head North provided we have a marina to slip into.
Wow! What an amazing day on the trip! (other than the fog) I am sure Jo loved it! :) What a great experience!! Love your pictures! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you are ready to attack the Hudson River. It must have been an exercise in instrument sailing today. But I do like your "next boat!!!!"
ReplyDeleteBTW, Jo, Megan and Amanda are in New York City as well. They finish almost two weeks there this coming Sunday.
Stay safe guys. You are getting closer to home. It seems a lot like my golfing - not making large headway but constantly getting closer to the hole!:):):)
Blessings to you both!
Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks all. It's quieter north of here!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!
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