Up early and getting the last preparations done for the mast being taken down. At coffee break time they put us under the lift and had us down and on our way by 11:30 am. Out on the canal we only had about 10 minutes to wait for the test to see if it was done right. A power cruiser went screaming by and back and forth we rocked waiting to see what would happen. The weather had taken a break from raining and we had a leisurely ride down the Hudson River.
We had our first lock to practice in and it was somewhat awkward with our mast hanging over the stern about 15 feet. We arrived at Waterford about 5:00 pm. Waterford got its name because the Mohawk River has rocks in the river and you can walk across. When we arrived a gentleman sailor tied us up and he had a french accent and we recognized him from when we meet here on the way down and then later in Deltaville. There boat Argo 5 was at he end of the dock but I did not recognize it as it had the mast down. They are heading up canal to Lake Champlain and it is not open yet. When we walked down the dock to register we recognized another boat owner we meet in Palm Coast. We are out of groceries so headed out to get them.
One thing about here is everything is close. The dock with hydro is free for 2 days and they have wifi.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Back at Riverview Marina, Catskills
May 5, 2009
After a very wet ride up the Hudson River we arrived at the Catskill and slid into our dock for the night. We have to get the mast ready for demasting. It was so good to see Mike and the rest of the team here at Riverview. Mike directed us to the wood pile and said take what you need, respecting that if there is a name and date on it do not take. Mike assures us he is not the wood police. Gotta love this guy. We worked all day in the pouring rain undoing the table, electrical, rigging, and building the cradle for it to rest on. Dick was thinking of taking the bimini and dodger down but the weather forcast is rain until Saturday so that was not going to work. He has managed to construct a worthy cradle and we will be up and demasted tomorrow morning when the tide is low enough to get the boat where he wants it. Another milestone is over.
After a very wet ride up the Hudson River we arrived at the Catskill and slid into our dock for the night. We have to get the mast ready for demasting. It was so good to see Mike and the rest of the team here at Riverview. Mike directed us to the wood pile and said take what you need, respecting that if there is a name and date on it do not take. Mike assures us he is not the wood police. Gotta love this guy. We worked all day in the pouring rain undoing the table, electrical, rigging, and building the cradle for it to rest on. Dick was thinking of taking the bimini and dodger down but the weather forcast is rain until Saturday so that was not going to work. He has managed to construct a worthy cradle and we will be up and demasted tomorrow morning when the tide is low enough to get the boat where he wants it. Another milestone is over.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Back at Dock in Marlboro, Hudson River
We slept in abit this morning and Dick was concerned about the current but we made it to Marlboro by 2:00 pm. After 6 days on a hook we were desperate for showers and apparently the Marlboro Yacht Club does not offer that so we came to the West Shore Marina. Not the best place for transient boater. The showers are very basic, definately not adequate for members of the female sex. It is a boat yard and fisherman kind of place.
We walked up to the town. I do mean up. It was so wonderful to be on dry land. The fragrances and the forest trees on the side of the mountain. The grocery store is a Deli Market and there is not to many businesses open on a Monday. It is hard to believe we will be heading to Riverview Marina tomorrow to get the mast taken down.
We walked up to the town. I do mean up. It was so wonderful to be on dry land. The fragrances and the forest trees on the side of the mountain. The grocery store is a Deli Market and there is not to many businesses open on a Monday. It is hard to believe we will be heading to Riverview Marina tomorrow to get the mast taken down.
Layover Day in Atlantic City
Friday May 1, 2009
Positioned in the perfect anchorage, with no prop for our dinghy, rain and wind we opted to stay on board all day. Not a good choice maybe but there were not many options for going ashore here. Dan had gone to get fuel in his dinghy and we got a good laugh when we heard a motor yacht call to the Marina on the VHF, “ I am a 77 foot yacht who wants to get fuel and there is a dinghy in the way. He's getting fuel sir, and just finishing up. Dan and Cheryl had found a spot to stop and go to a store but had to walk past a few No Trespassing Signs. Whatever their issues are with transient boaters they have pretty much bought up all the water front and turned it into private property. As for the anchorage I still recommend it as a refuge from the nasty seas. Our head is malfunctioning and the skipper says he does not know what is wrong with it. We are out of groceries and I need a shower really bad. We decided to sleep and wake up at midnight and take off while we have south winds. The weather has a new cold front and it is cold and damp on board. I think I will turn in early and read a good book. Captain says we are only leaving at midnight if the wind has slowed down.
Saturday May 2, 2009
Grace C wanted to go home one more time to Barnegat Light
Dick and I woke up at midnight and the wind was still howling. Yes:)
He decided we would leave at first light. We roused ourselves and prepared to take off about 5:30 am.
Dan and Cheryl were pulling anchor so we headed out the channel at the same time. Cheryl radioed to say good bye and wish us a safe passage. We all hope to meet again. The wind had died down but the waves were huge and at the mouth of the harbour very confused. We shot off a wave and the drawer came out and flipped over and broke the wood on the face of it. Once we set the direction of our course we realized that we were going to be taking the waves on the side. They are not choppy but roll up one after another and keep you rocking from side to side. We had gone about 25 miles north and the engine started to sputter and then stall. Dick thought it might be one of the fuel filters so he took it apart and then realized that they were both soiled but not plugged. He worked away for about an hour and finally got it running again. I had been above deck trying to sail with the genoa and no wind. With the wave knocking the boat over I got so frustrated with trying to get the boat moving I turned it into the wind and waves and let the waves push me backwards. :) At least then I was heading for a harbour,
Barnegat Light. Grace C's home harbour where we had come to see her two years ago and fell in love with her, bought her and shipped her to Canada. When Dick came back from the dungeon below we decided to head for Barnegat as we would not have enough daylight hours to make it to New York in day light. It was not an option getting to New York in the dark. Barnegat is famous for requiring local knowledge to navigate safely. The chart shows breakers in the channel and when we got there it was very clear to me what they meant by not coming in there unless you know what you are doing. Fortunately the markers are all there and very helpful. The anchorage is quiet and a respite from the seas. Dick is questioning the last place we purchased diesel which was at Schaeffer's in Chesapeake City. Hopefully this will rectify itself when we finish burning off this tank.
80 Nautical Miles – to the Nyak on the Hudson
Sunday May 3, 2009
Long travel day. We left Barnegat at sunrise and headed north along the Atlantic Ocean. There was no wind and the waves had died down. We picked up the current and just kept going. Clocking off 7-8's all day. The engine would moan a bit but it never cut out on us. We motored into New York in a fog but after we had passed the Statue of Liberty a few sun beams broke through and we were able to see the
City Scape. We were planning to tie up at the Free Dock at Tarrytown but when we got here we realized
there was not enough water, and the Texaco sign is not there and the dock is now a marina. We crossed the river and anchored in Nyak on the Hudson River.
Positioned in the perfect anchorage, with no prop for our dinghy, rain and wind we opted to stay on board all day. Not a good choice maybe but there were not many options for going ashore here. Dan had gone to get fuel in his dinghy and we got a good laugh when we heard a motor yacht call to the Marina on the VHF, “ I am a 77 foot yacht who wants to get fuel and there is a dinghy in the way. He's getting fuel sir, and just finishing up. Dan and Cheryl had found a spot to stop and go to a store but had to walk past a few No Trespassing Signs. Whatever their issues are with transient boaters they have pretty much bought up all the water front and turned it into private property. As for the anchorage I still recommend it as a refuge from the nasty seas. Our head is malfunctioning and the skipper says he does not know what is wrong with it. We are out of groceries and I need a shower really bad. We decided to sleep and wake up at midnight and take off while we have south winds. The weather has a new cold front and it is cold and damp on board. I think I will turn in early and read a good book. Captain says we are only leaving at midnight if the wind has slowed down.
Saturday May 2, 2009
Grace C wanted to go home one more time to Barnegat Light
Dick and I woke up at midnight and the wind was still howling. Yes:)
He decided we would leave at first light. We roused ourselves and prepared to take off about 5:30 am.
Dan and Cheryl were pulling anchor so we headed out the channel at the same time. Cheryl radioed to say good bye and wish us a safe passage. We all hope to meet again. The wind had died down but the waves were huge and at the mouth of the harbour very confused. We shot off a wave and the drawer came out and flipped over and broke the wood on the face of it. Once we set the direction of our course we realized that we were going to be taking the waves on the side. They are not choppy but roll up one after another and keep you rocking from side to side. We had gone about 25 miles north and the engine started to sputter and then stall. Dick thought it might be one of the fuel filters so he took it apart and then realized that they were both soiled but not plugged. He worked away for about an hour and finally got it running again. I had been above deck trying to sail with the genoa and no wind. With the wave knocking the boat over I got so frustrated with trying to get the boat moving I turned it into the wind and waves and let the waves push me backwards. :) At least then I was heading for a harbour,
Barnegat Light. Grace C's home harbour where we had come to see her two years ago and fell in love with her, bought her and shipped her to Canada. When Dick came back from the dungeon below we decided to head for Barnegat as we would not have enough daylight hours to make it to New York in day light. It was not an option getting to New York in the dark. Barnegat is famous for requiring local knowledge to navigate safely. The chart shows breakers in the channel and when we got there it was very clear to me what they meant by not coming in there unless you know what you are doing. Fortunately the markers are all there and very helpful. The anchorage is quiet and a respite from the seas. Dick is questioning the last place we purchased diesel which was at Schaeffer's in Chesapeake City. Hopefully this will rectify itself when we finish burning off this tank.
80 Nautical Miles – to the Nyak on the Hudson
Sunday May 3, 2009
Long travel day. We left Barnegat at sunrise and headed north along the Atlantic Ocean. There was no wind and the waves had died down. We picked up the current and just kept going. Clocking off 7-8's all day. The engine would moan a bit but it never cut out on us. We motored into New York in a fog but after we had passed the Statue of Liberty a few sun beams broke through and we were able to see the
City Scape. We were planning to tie up at the Free Dock at Tarrytown but when we got here we realized
there was not enough water, and the Texaco sign is not there and the dock is now a marina. We crossed the river and anchored in Nyak on the Hudson River.
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