We decided to leave Cape May on Monday, May 31st. The weather and ocean were favorable. We decided on a short run, 35 miles to Atlantic City. After a gentle run up the ocean, we anchored in a protected cove for the night. We departed at 7am on a low tide, (mistake), run gently aground in the narrow channel getting out. Quickly freed and out the inlet to the ocean. A gentle day with very small swells all the way to Sandy Hook, New Jersey. A quiet night on the hook and a good dinner on board.
Wednesday we hauled anchor and shortly spotted what we thought were large dolphins. we realized they were much too large for dolphins and read on Active Captain that Humpback whales had been seen behind Sandy Hook.
Motored up through the Narrows and the Veranzzano Bridge into New York Harbor. After a mandatory stop at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty we continued up the East River passing many sights of New York to include the United Nations building and "Hells Gate" when there was an interesting confluence of tide and current. It was a shame it was a bit hazy or we would have had better photos. Maybe on the return trip.
Exiting the East River into Long Island Sound we decided to stop in Manhasset Bay and the village of Port Washington. Mooring balls for $25 a night which includes unlimited water taxi rides to Town Dock with free pompous and water.
Bars and restaurants are a bit pricey but very good. The town is beautiful.
We were able to buy a new TV, and the grocery shopping is close and very good. We found a gritty Irish Pub last night for some beer and a Mediterranean deli for chocolate chip baklava and Mousaka.
House battery issue today, waiting for a call for replacements.
Tomorrow we will cross the sound to City Island, where many of the America Cup boats were built.
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| The Trumpy Aurora we saw in Cape May |
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| Staten Island Ferry |
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| A drunken architect or builder |
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| Da Plane, Da Plane |
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| Battery replacement |
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| Yacht Club launch |
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| Water Taxi |
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