Day One of The Great Loop Adventure...
We left Snug Harbor, Atlantic City, NJ at 6:45 AM -- thanks, John Hensyl for the surprise "send off!" The fog was dense as we began our course up the ICW. The fog lifted at Beach Haven, the sun came out, and at 3:00 PM when we reached our destination, the Metedeconk River, we had logged 60 nautical miles.
We anchored near the yacht club. The fog continues to roll in and out. It's a peaceful anchorage. Thanks for the tip, Val. Striper was happy to go ashore in the dinghy -- we lower her over the stern rail with the electric winch somewhat like moving cattle. She's eager to go, loves a dinghy ride, not to mention the treat she receives for being a good doggie upon return.
Tonight's back yard:
bummer, sorry I missed you guys. How far north are you going?
ReplyDeleteron
Hi Ron: We're sorry to have missed you, too. We're going north up the Hudson River into Montreal, Ottawa, Lake Champlain and the Canadian canal system, then west through the Great Lakes, south through Chicago by Labor Day into the river system and into the Gulf to bring the boat home in FL by Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool, I was wondering if you were going to head all the way up to Canada or take the Erie canal. You're gonna pass my alma mater (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) in Troy, NY, and Catherine's (Marist College) in Poughkeepsie. Take care!
ReplyDeleteHi Ron: We are in Waterford, NY now and if the weather is good tomorrow will head north into the Champlain Canal all the way into Canada. We hope to cruise the Erie Canal perhaps next summer. We are just across the bridge from Troy so perhaps we'll pass Rensselaer tomorrow. We were by Poughkeepsie as well, but I was working on pictures or something down below and when I came topsides, we had missed it and Hyde Park, as well, and were near Esopus Light. We're totally enjoying this adventure. Keep in touch. Best regards to Catherine.
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