A great place to visit with an abundance of exhibits and information. Very helpful and dedicated staff. Many shipwreck artifacts, tools, local history, photographs, maps, etc…. The last three photos cover some of the exhibit on early life saving operations.
A small craft advisory starts at 2PM today, so we made our way down the ICW early. Now at Morrison’s Marina. Friendly staff, floating docks, and lots of attractions in walking distance.
We’re still waiting for the weather to make the trip from Atlantic City to Cape May. Wednesday looks like we might finally get some cooperation. With no rush we decided to spend the day and another night here. There’s a…
With the only exceptions being speed and direction. Our anchorage was well protected from the east, and east winds were forecast through last night and today. They shifted north unexpectedly early this morning …and gusts were well over 30kts, despite…
We did a quick jump out into the ocean (where Jess was lucky enough to spot some dolphins!). The winds picked up so we headed in at Manasquan, took the Point Pleasant Canal against the current, and made our way…
The east wind has just started filling in. Expecting winds from the east for the next two days, hopefully pushing more water into the ICW for us.
Calm wind and waves … motoring south. After yesterday’s strong breezes it’s nice to see some placid water. Happy to find a very safe day to make the journey to Manasquan. Many high wind days ahead so we are going…
We were up before the sun to again chase the tidal current. We weren’t sure of wind or storms so we didn’t have a firm destination. We did need gas and did want to get as far as possible with…
We had very short scope due to the anchorage, counting on light winds. All was well and the water was as much a mirror in the morning as it was when we turned in. A few projects to address before…
We covered about 48NM today between Waterford and Saugerties. The river and tidal currents allowed us to make good time. We locked through Troy around 730AM and arrived at Esopus Creek at 230PM. A local ex-cruiser gave us advise on…