10/24/2009, Yank Marina - Dorchester, NJ
After being hauled out on Wednesday, the crew was busy preparing for the USCG inspection. All floorboards were removed to give access to the hull, and all pipes attached to the through-hulls were removed so that the Coasties can shine a light into them from the outside.
They arrived and immediately looked at the propeller before it was sent out to be re-conditioned. Then they checked the hull, and rigging, before reviewing the mechanicals.
After about 3 hours, they signed off the schooner Liberty as having passed the inspection with flying colors.
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10/15/2009, New York City to Cape May
The schooner Liberty is preparing to sail south. The first leg of the voyage is from New York City to Cape May, NJ. Leave the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple,, wave goodbye to Lady Liberty, and sail under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. Arrive in the quaint, historic Victorian harbor of Cape May.
We are offering all those sailors out there who would like to sail with us for this overnight trip, a berth aboard the schooner. This is an ideal opportunity to practice your coastal navigation, add to your sea time and fun while enjoying the adventure,.
The departure is scheduled for Monday, Oct 19th, about noon, and arrival in Cape May about 8am Tuesday morning.
$200 includes your berth, and all meals. Please call Sharon to secure your reservation, space is limited. 973-309-1881
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10/10/2009, Port Jefferson, Long Island
The schooner Liberty has just returned from a trip to Port Jefferson, Long Island with the kids from Stony Brook School.
We departed Tuesday, under sunny skies from Liberty Landing Marina with students from Stony Brook School aboard. As we voyaged up the East River, into Long Island Sound, the students participated in programs which covered marine ecology, maritime history, theory of sailing, coastal navigation and much more.
On Wednesday a Gale was forecasted to blow through, so instead of sailing to Norwalk, CT, we stayed in Port Jefferson, and a middle school class joined us for English Lit (Treasure Island - parts of a sailing ship), sailing, and marine ecology.
We waited for the gale to blow through, and sailed back to our slip yesterday.
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09/30/2009
The team from Nycomed arrived early on a chilly, windy Wednesday. The weather didn't deter our intrepid sailors, and after a brief orientation aboard the schooner Liberty, the team assigned roles to each other. Each role would be essential in the completion of the team objective which was a circumnavigation of Governors Island.
The crew, got underway, and handed over to the team at the entrance to the Morris Canal. They were on their own now. The navigators, used the charts of New York harbor, and the Eldridge tide and current tables, to give the helmsman a course to steer, while the deck crew figured out how to raise sail and keep a look out for ferries, tugs and other shipping traffic.
With the brisk wind, and favorable current, the team easily completed their objective, and had a great lunch. Well done Nycomed.
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09/23/2009
Come join us as we participate in the 3rd Annual New York Classic Week Regatta. We will be sailing on Saturday October 10th on the "Statue of Liberty" Race.
Here is the Schedule of events:
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
9:30 a.m. - Free coffee, bagels and cream cheese (while supplies last) at the Floating Classroom.
10:30 a.m. - Skippers' Meeting hosted by Dennis Conner
12:00 noon - The Statue of Liberty Race starts off North Cove
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Free drinks for Classic Week sailors at the Floating Classroom
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - A la Carte Dinner with Dennis Conner at nearby restaurant & trophies
For a reservation call Sharon @ 973-309-1881, space is limited.
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09/04/2009
Acceptability is most important to me.
I think I have become an honorary "family" member.
I cannot express my gratitude enough.
We sail each day and relish each moment separately. It is a continual vacation.
Always, be safe.
The Frogman.
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