Hurricanes Matthew and Nicole have ceased dancing in the Atlantic, for now. (Nicole is still there...)
So, on an ideal day we left at 0730, very little wind and calm seas all the way to the Narrows.
Execution Rock |
Approaching Hell Gate |
We caught the tide and current just right as Long Island sound narrows and swiftly went through Hell Gate and down the East River with abandon.
Swift and swirling East River |
MANHATTAN looked spectacular!
Security seemed high still as there were no fewer than 8-10 government vessels wanting to know your purpose.
Bridges galore.
Throgs Neck |
Manhattan |
Train bridge with Triboro (RFK) behind |
Verazzano |
Not a cloud until the afternoon.
Our longest run yet today, 97NM in 8:28.
We are nestled in a commercial fishing marina on a barrier reef. Very appropriate. Not much bait smell. There's a fabulous island flavor here and a restaurant to go with it. A must do when alongside at Barnegat Light Marina: go to the down home, Kubel's Bar (est. 1927) for a meal. Fabulous (and renowned) garlic clams!
Probably destined for Cape May tomorrow and then decide whether or not to go outside, right to Norfolk, or to go north, up Delaware Bay and take the canal over to the Chesapeake and down. Decisions, decisions.
We are nestled in a commercial fishing marina on a barrier reef. Very appropriate. Not much bait smell. There's a fabulous island flavor here and a restaurant to go with it. A must do when alongside at Barnegat Light Marina: go to the down home, Kubel's Bar (est. 1927) for a meal. Fabulous (and renowned) garlic clams!
Pre-sundown at Barnegat Light Marina (Should be painted!) |
I can guess what Amanda's decision will be!! Have to admit I'm a bit jealous and living vicariously through you -- wonderful blog!! What a thrill to "sail" through NY harbor, East River, etc. And Lady A looks so cozy nestled in her berth at Barnegat Light. Godspeed......XX Sal
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ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Nick Wessell
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