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…
Yesterday’s Trip from Saugerties to Newburgh
Kingston-Rhinecliff BridgeOur first encounter on this trip with a working tug and barge.
Calm night
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…
Anchored in Saugerties
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…
Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Catskill Creek
Castleton-on- Hudson Bridge and the Hudson/Athens Lighthouse
We’re riding the current – hitting over 8.4 mph. It’s looking like we timed our tides just right!
Through the federal lock, Troy, and Albany!
Colchester Boat!
We just met someone who has their homeport in Colchester! They’ve been to the Bahamas three times! It was nice to meet him and we are very thankful for his advice.
Already in Waterford
The high waters and strong current that delayed the canal opening brought us swiftly to Waterford today. We saw 8kts on the GPS at times, peak currents likely close to 3kts.It was in the 40s this morning, but temperatures rose…
Foggy morning
We started out a little before 6AM to arrive at lock 8 for their opening at 7AM. Slow going in fog for the first few miles, but arrived right on time to lock through with the two other boats we…