Stats for June 22, 2019

Origin: Croton-On-Hudson, Half Moon Bay Marina

Destination: Kingston Anchorage

Distance: 54 miles

Speed: 9 mph (with current and against the wind)

Time on the Move: 5 hours and 59 minutes

We pulled out of the marina just in time for the wind to pick up, as predicted. And I mean really pick up! We pushed against the wind and waves for a while, but the sky looked beautiful and the sun peeked out at us plenty along the way. It just wasn’t a day to have the windows open on the flybridge because it was windy.

We went under this cool bridge and happened to notice this train tunnel right through the rock. How cool. Lots of trains headed south towards NYC! And also a big freighter, coming around the bend, heading our way. Thank goodness we always know what’s around the corner with AIS!!

Tobin needed a repair done on his sock monkey and Colin offered to sew it up for him. That led to all the sewing stuff out, all the old “donate clothes” getting cut up into bits, creative thinking, and lots of new “stuffed animals.” Great practice for the kiddos and a quiet trip for Mom and Dad!

We also passed by Bannerman Castle, a simulated Irish Castle, built in 1901 on a deserted island, as a safe place to store surplus stock, ammunition, and equipment from government auctions. Originally, the stores were kept in Manhattan, but as the business grew, the Bannermans were forced by NYC laws to move their wares out of the city limits. Weddings, tours, and events are still held on the island today. What an interesting place!!

Gotta love dinner (tacos!!) underway at 8:00 PM. Pushing to get to the perfect anchorage after a late start. Luckily it stays light forever this time of year!!

Finally, we dropped the hook at about 8:15 with 2 other boats sharing a large anchorage at the side of the river. We had a beautiful sunset overlooking another ancient lighthouse. Another great day on the water!!

Thanks for reading and following along on our adventures!!