NYC - Cape May

The Statute of Liberty -  of course

Tappan Zee new bridge construction

Saturday we left Half Moon bay after having to call the Dockmaster so that we could pay.  The trip under the Tappan Zee Bridge that I thought was going to be a problem because of construction was a non event.

Washington Bridge

It is something to approach NYC from the water.  You pass under the Washington Bridge and see the skyline in the distance.  We went by the cruise terminal and the Intrepid Air & Sea museum.  We wondered why a Concorde was parked by the water! Arriving at Liberty Landing marina we waited for Jennifer who flew into Newark airport and then took a taxi to meet us.

Cruise terminal/museum

Battery Park

Sunday, we departed Liberty Landing and proceeded out to the ocean.  As a beginner it is quite intimidating looking at the chart plotter and trying to interpret all of the marks and where they lead. It was not that busy and we only had to keep clear of a tug and a fast ferry. Eventually we found the correct channel to reach Sandy Hook, NJ and get out onto the ocean.

The Admiral

The day started cool and very overcast.  The seas were 1.4 meters but they were from the port quarter so really no problem (for me). We kept about 1 ½ miles offshore and had no issues. The admiral curled up on the back bench and proceeded to nap the whole way, but she was happy.  Jennifer sat next to me and provided a great lookout for fish(?) traps.  Nice to have young eyes!

We did speak to Allan Grey along the way on the VHF.  He finally got away this am after spending 4 days on the hook at Sandy Hook waiting for the wind to die.  We learned at the marina where we are spending the night that a hurricane is coming this way.  When I asked the dockhand where to hole up he said the upper Chesapeake, it will not go inland that far

Not many pictures as Ray would say 'no use with the light'.  Did see the bottom half of Atlantic City, the top was in clouds.  We arrived in Cape May around 3:30 and are now tied up at Utsch’s marina.  I guess I now have to go out and wash down the boat.

We did have a special guest join us for this leg of the trip.  He came aboard to provide his intimate knowledge of the route and to provide another set of keen eyes to see the floating traps.  He has now left.  I do not know how I will handle the rest of the trip without his expertise.

Our expert and alert helper