Sandy Hook to Port Jefferson

Jane spent a lot of time early this morning checking weather forecasts, currents in New York City and Hell Gate and eventually out into Long Island sound. To put it plainly she did an outstanding job once again. We set off from Sandy Point at 6.30, which seems to be our starting time every day, and headed into the city that never sleeps!! We were surprised at the lack of major ship traffic. One cruise ship entered the port before us but besides that only barge traffic moved in and out the channel. Of course the ferries cris-crossing the harbor were everywhere but this did not impede our passage. We said our good mornings to Lady Liberty as we passed and gave a thought to all who perished on 9/11 as we passed the Battery. It was awe inspiring to see the new towers climb to the sky. Pictures can not do justice to the scenes as we passed through.


Lady Liberty



The New Towers





Light entering New York Harbor

The city was shrouded with fog or heat haze or whatever so the pictures on Jane's camera did not come out too well. Peter took lots of pictures with his expensive equipment but found that a very important component was missing when it came time to down load the pictures, you guessed it, no compact flash card.
We flew through the East River at speeds up to 13.7mph. Now that is cruising!! We were clear of the city and the East River three hours after leaving Sandy Hook. Sails went up and we set a course up Long Island Sound to Port Jefferson. The total distance we covered today was 73 statute miles. Not bad after the 120 yesterday. We fueled up when we arrived and picked up a mooring ball for the night. We went ashore for a quick look around and had dinner at a local fish restaurant.
Peter talked to our friend Ian McMahon this afternoon and he may sail from Mystic tomorrow and meet us in Block Island. It all depends on weather conditions as usual so we will wait and see. We hope to get to Block ourselves tomorrow and spend Saturday there before returning to NEB on Sunday.