28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
28 August 2014 | Goldenbrook Dr
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Dock, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
22 August 2014 | City Docks, Amsterdam, NY
21 August 2014 | Troy, NY
21 August 2014 | Troy, NY
East River & Hell Gate
21 August 2014 | Troy, NY
View from the East River
We set out early from Atlantic Highlands to catch the current running in our favour at the optimum time for our trip through the East River and Hell Gate. Ken was looking forward to a real sail but the wind was not favourable…what’s new. We motor sailed again getting a little help from the wind as we slogged across the harbour to the East River. As we crossed the shipping channel, a barge was approaching from the Hudson and a freighter was approaching from the ocean. We slipped through with plenty of time to see them both from afar…that’s just the way I liked it!
As we passed under the Brooklyn Bridge and entered the East River it was exciting to see the New York skyline close up from our own vessel. The Captain had timed our arrival perfectly and we managed a record 11.6 kts at the peak as we traversed Hell Gate with a tug propelled barge on our tail. It passed uneventfully and we headed to Manhasset Bay and our destination Port Washington.