The Big Apple

Sherry Pickett

We left city Island at 8:30AM to time the currents for an easy passage through Hell Gate and down the East River through NewYork. 9 different bridges all with very high fixed clearances. So much to look at, so many sounds, helicopters, sirens and even a float plane took off amongst the ferries at one point. Traffic got busier just before entering the harbor near the Statue of Liberty. Our friend James sent us videos of us on the river and passing by the Statue of Liberty from Harbor web cams. So exciting to see that and amazing when you receive that from someone at home 🥰 Weather was good and winds were light. Once we arrived at Atlantic Highlands the winds picked up from the east so a slightly rocky mooring field. No mooring balls available so we are anchored beside the mooring field inside the breakwall. Our friend Duane arrived here a couple days before us and he came out into the bay in his dinghy to meet us coming in. Another couple anchored behind us are from Bowmanville and are also heading south.