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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Almost in The Big Apple

We are not ocean sailors so the trips in the Atlantic make for a nervous time. This is mostly irrational fear of the unknown, but it is still there. It turns out that 10 to 15 knots on the Atlantic is pretty much the same as 10 to 15 on Lake Ontario. 

 We have made it to  Barneget Bay and tomorrow we will see the Manhattan skyline and most likely stay at Great Kills. It will be a relief when we sail into New York Harbour and start up the Hudson. I would like to stay Saturday in Manhattan and go to St. Patrick's for mass. 

For now we are enjoying the hospitality of The Barneget Inlet Yacht Club. When we were here in September a nice gentleman came up to us in a little boat to say he liked our boat. It turned out he had just bought a Passport 47 which we went on at The Annapolis Boat Show. He said we were welcome to use his Yacht Club's mooring balls anytime we wished to do so. Tonight we wish to do so.

As one of you who have been reading our blog know we have had our challenges. Nothing compares with Trish's broken ankle. We have all said but not believed that you have nothing if you loose your health. Trish will not tell you but she still has pain most days. Without her this trip would have been impossible. Now that we are getting really close to home I must say the trip has been marvelous. We have enjoyed every minute. The people you meet are all kind, friendly and most important helpfull.

The hardest place to leave by far is Annapolis. They make it so easy for you. They are so helpful and when you get to shore it is one of the nicest towns you will ever be in. If you have not gone go. If you have not been to the Boat Show go. You will not regret a moment or a penny of the cost. 

Barneget Bay







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