June 22, 2016
Chesapeake Bay, Deltaville to New York City to Waterford, NY
We made fast time from Deltaville to Half Moon Bay Marina above NYC on the Hudson as we were concerned about getting to the JFK area to Fly home on 6/5 to Eden's Wedding.
After stopping at Solomons Is.'s Zahniser Marina on May 14, we waited a day for high winds to subside moved north clear to the mouth of Bohemia Bay. Couldn't find deep enough water inside the bay. We hated to pass the Potomac River to D.C. and Annapolis, but maybe next time.
May 12, 0600 found us with anchor up and entering the C&D Canal on the flood (eastward) towards Delaware Bay. The canal is relatively wide, 400', compared to many others we've seen so navigation was easy, and we had the tidal push.
Delaware Bay was ebbing with a north wind, perfect conditions. After transiting the Cape May Canal we arrived at Utsch's Marina in Cape May by 1430.
May 13, 0814, light wind predicted until afternoon so set out for Atlantic City, 35 miles, via Atlantic Ocean. Northeast winds were 5-10 with a 6 second SE swell. It was comfortable at 2800 RPMs, 15.5 knots. Docked at Farley State Marina, at the Golden Nugget Casino/Hotel, Atlantic City.
Here we toured the AC Boardwalk and the ostentatious casinos, somewhat like Las Vegas. Won't need to do this part again. Boardwalk was packed with trashy souvenir shops and junk food stands.
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| Atlantic City |
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New Jersey has many miles of beautiful beaches. Who knew??
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| The AC Boardwalk |
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| Our boat docked way out there, can you find it? Tan canvas. |
OK, this was good. The Charthouse has no charts, but they have a Happy Hour with half off on drinks and appetizers. We strongly recommend this. We ordered everything, as you can see.
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| Charthouse |
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| Atlantic City |
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| Gone Fishing |
May 19, 2016
0900, departed Atlantic City, destination Manasquan Inlet. Ran fast again outside in the ocean, arriving at Hoffman's Marina after 4 hrs. , about 60 miles. Docked in very strong current and took on fuel.
Here, George and Pat Hospodar drove from their home 10 miles away to take us shopping for provisions. Thank you again SO much George and Pat!!
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| Coming into Manhattan, Upper New York Harbor. |
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And there is The Lady!
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We anchored out behind the Statue one night. Next day the generator quit, so we made for Half Moon Bay Marina, our dock until we would return from California and the wedding.
From there we took the train into the City to explore.
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| NBA hdqtrs. |
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| Civil War Arch |
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| Time Square |
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art we toured the Pergamon exhibit, mostly 300-350 BC.
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| Athena |
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| Homer |
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| Noseless Greek Guy |
Impressionists section
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| Time Square electronic billboards |
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| Matinee tickets |
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| China Town |
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| Chrysler Bldg on left with crescents at top and spire. |
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| The Flatiron Bldg. |
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Show was great!
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| The American In Paris stage |
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Empire State Bldg.
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| View down on roof tops and water tanks. |
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| View from Empire State Building. |
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| North. See a bit of Central Park? That's the Hudson River. |
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| Hudson R. |
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| Trade Center One in background |
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| Grand Central, great bagels at Zaro's inside |
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| Memphis Mae's Ribs House with Loopers in Croton on Hudson |
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| Nightly Docktails at Half Moon Bay Marina |
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| Dinghy ride on the Hudson |
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| Lighthouse on Hudson |
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At last, arrival at the beginning of the Erie Canal!
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After returning from California we left Half Moon Bay, continuing up the Hudson, past West Point, to Shadows Marina (very wavy on face dock). There we toured FDR's Hyde Park home.
After anchoring out at Houghtaling Is. we made our way through Federal Lock #1 and on to Waterford to dock at Lock #2 before entering the Erie Canal. We will enter the Canal in a day or so after working on a recalcitrant freezer on boat.
