September 12th, 2018
SANDY HOOK
Not five and a half hours later, thanks to the tide, we were at anchor. The contrast from the madness of NY couldn't have been more graphic. We had burst through a washing machine and popped out to this stunning sunset. It left us wondering if NY had actually happened.
September 12th, 2018
STATUE OF LIBERTY
The Statue of Liberty is just stunning, particularly in the morning sun and it was great to have Julian and Patricia with us for we did a photoshoot of each other. We celebrated with Frank Sinatra belting out 'NEW YORK NEW YORK' on the cockpit speakers and just loved it.
September 12th, 2018
NEW YORK
The trip keeps you on your toes for there is a huge tide running which saw us doing twelve knots over the ground with all sorts of shipping about. At one point, we came close to the shore as a big barge we coming through and found ourselves a boat length from commuters in a traffic jam.
September 12th, 2018
New York
To motor through NYC takes you through every level of society and the mechanics of a big city at work. Early on you pass just in front of La Guadia Airport runway and it's amazing the number of planes that land. There is a queue of them and they just clear your mast as they make final approach. Big barges pass up and down river carrying all sorts of cargo. There is the prison on Rikers Island and what I am sure is a prison ship which is a sobering sight and makes one doubly grateful to have the freedom and means to do a trip like this. Soon after the Manhattan Skyline comes into view, it's a stark contrast.
September 12th, 2018
PORT WASHINGTON
Port Washington is one of the stepping stones to NY for it's in the catchment area for the tide to carry you right through the city. We came here to see Julian and Patricia on Acapella of Belfast, an Allures 45.9. She comes from the same yard as Pearl and so we became friends as we shared the trials and tribulations of starting an adventure like this. They left a month ahead of us up until a lovely meal on their boat we have been limited to email. We put the world to rights and it was interesting to share our various perspectives on the experience. The resounding conclusion would be that we have no regrets.........apart from a thick head as we got up before dawn the next morning. This picture is thanks to Julian as we make our way towards NY feeling very excited at this symbolic milestone that we have both been looking forward too since we decided to do this trip.
September 4th, 2018
Submersible
I just love pioneers and this fascinated me
September 4th, 2018
Brilliant
What a great idea; this is on the public dock in Milford where anyone can rock up and enjoy the river in safety.
