Annapolis to New York

It's the last day of June and we are presently in Connecticut ,in a marina in the pretty town of Essex.This historic town is about 5 miles up the long Connecticut River.
 Finally we are back  to tell you about our journey up the Chesapeake Bay, across the Chesapeake-Delaware Canal and down the Delaware Bay to Cape May and up the Atlantic Ocean into New York harbour.
 With our repaired sail on board we left Annapolis on June the 13th. We motored north on the scenic  Chesapeake Bay, past  Baltimore and on as far as Sassafras River.We had this quiet anchorage to ourselves and when the wind died down after supper we were able to host the sail up and furl it nicely back into the mast.From here we made it through the C and D. canal to Delaware Bay.This is where the U.S. customs vessel came along side of our boat proudly flying the Canadian flag. The officer was very helpful,asked for our cruising no. and destinations and said we didn't need to call them again until Atlantic City.  Since St. Augustine, Fl., Bill has called U.S. customs each time we anchor or dock in the next state.We found the entrance to Cohansey River and planned to anchor in the first loop of the meandering river.We were greeted by thousands of green eyes . These are a type of horse fly that breed in these salt flats in June. While I swated flies we decided to follow this interesting, winding river to a marina we could see further up.Well it was worth the trip because the battle against flies dimished and the people on the docks invited us to come into their marina.The price was right aussi.We went for a walk and discovered farmland and a tree and shrub nursery.
 The next morning  we were able to enjoy a great sail to the bottom end of Delaware Bay, and then motor around the peninsula to  Cape May harbour.This resort town has miles of beautiful beaches and resort facilities. Also a quaint and touristy town.We enjoyed a lobster dinner here and meeting up with Steve and Debbie. We had met Steve in Marsh Harbour , Bahamas when we came back there  from home at Easter time.  We were able to share the Sunday with the PCA congregation . Thank you Joe and Nancy for picking us up.

Chesapeake Bay bridge near Annapolis MD

Farm along the Chesapeake

Chesapeake City at the C&D Canal

View from Adriana 1 to the Marina on the Cohancey River

Sailing in Delaware Bay

Shawnie in Cape May NJ

Atlantic Beach at Cape May

Victorian Mansion Cape MayAdd caption

Atlantic City Skyline NJ

Manasquan Inlet NJ

Statue of Liberty as seen from Adriana 1

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World Trade Centre Ground Zero

Dinner at Restaurant 101 in Brooklyn NY

Times Square

Elissa and Ryan in a Broadway Theatre

Shawnie and Elissa in Central Park NY

 Tuesday saw us back on the Ocean to a great anchorage at Atlantic City.We  shared this big anchorage with 6 other sailboats. After a stop at Manasquan's new marina[Hoffman's] and getting provisions here, we  worked our way north to New York. Wow, we could could hardly believe we were that far on our trip and that we would be spending time in this big centre with---  first, Ryan and Elissa and then with Malcolm and Cindy.We motored around Sandy Hook through the channels to the New York harbour anticipating an intimidating busy seafaring place but except for many ferries criss-crossing the waters we met no challenges and soon found our marina on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, right across from Manhattan. We stayed at Liberty Harbour Marina.Well protected and no current..This was Thursday, June 21st. From our marina we could see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the very dominating Manhattan sky line.All so amazing.Midday Friday our first guests arrived.It was so exciting to see Ryan and Elissa. After a lunch on board  and a serious thunderstorm --we walked  6 short blocks to the PATH ;this subway goes under the Hudson river to the World Trade Centre site.We walked the ground zero  memorial park and site. The photo may help you see this memorial. Very touching! We took photos on Wall Street. Trinity Church and more. Then the skies grew dark again. Good time to stop for dinner. We asked a man about a good place to eat. While talking it started to rain and this man says- go on my bus. He was telling us the best and less expensive place to eat is in Brooklyn. Before we knew it we were on our way to Brooklyn via bus .And the friendly bus driver dropped us off right in front of a great eatery.. After supper it was back on a subway to WTC -to the PATH and 6 blocks home[onto Adiana 1]The next day back to Manhattan. I think by now we were getting a little used to people everywhere. On the ferry to Ellis Island[two -thirds of the American immigrants from 1892-1924] came via this island]], then past the Statue of Liberty to New York[Manhattan]. Here more site seeing , more people.Some highlights were-- Time Square, Broadway with all it's live theatres, Central Park to name a few.On Sunday, our highlight was going to Messiah Fellowship Church[URC]downtown Manhattan.Worshipping and fellowshipping[with a lunch]with them was a blessing.

 Sunday evening it was goodbye to Ryan and Elissa. and enter Malcolm and Cindy. We hope to share those stories before we leave this port since  we have great WiFi now.We are here 'tilTuesday.  

   

Ellis Island NY