We decided to leave New York City a little later than usual to attempt to make the currents work in our favor. To make the most of the morning Patti and I took the water taxi across the channel to Jersey City since she had not seen it before. We walked around a bit and took in the area. Below she is taking pictures for her blog. For a blogger, your work is never done.
We left about 11:00 and headed out into the busy harbor. Again the ferries, water taxis, fire department and Coast Guard boats were everywhere. Oh no, not again…
Salvage Crew was boarded by the USCG doing their routine training. They got a “get out of inspection free” pass since they had just completed one earlier in the week. We, on the other hand, were not as lucky.
They pulled up along side Good News and asked if we had been boarded by the Coast Guard recently for inspection. When we told them we had not, they asked for permission to board and hopped on. We showed them our US Power Squadron Inspection work sheet and sticker and that expedited the process. We had that done in October at the AGLCA Rendezvous and we would suggest it to any and all boaters. Glad to report we passed with flying colors and they were on their way quickly. They were all extremely polite, courteous and handsome. You have to wonder if that might not be part of the screening process !?!?! We thanked them for their service and commitment to keeping our country safe.
Note the machine gun mounted on the bow. A tad intimidating even when you know you are not in violation of anything.
This is the perspective watching from Salvage Crew (thanks Patti for the photo). Never a dull moment on the water!
It was a quick 27 miles to Tarrytown up the Hudson River. We passed under two well known bridges along the route.
The George Washington Bridge
and the Tappan Zee Bridge.
We will be staying at Tarrytown Marina just past the Tappan Zee Bridge.
Tarrytown is a bedroom commuter town where people commute into New York City.
We will be staying just one night and up and out in the morning. It feels good to back on the move again.
Tags: AGLCA, bing.com, Great Loop, New York, sarver, Tarrytown
The Great Loop 
June 29, 2009 at 3:30 pm |
Hi Mary,
When are you do back in MI? I want to plan a ladies gathering in August and it would be great if you are back and could join us.
Really loved the NY scenes.
Denise
July 2, 2009 at 3:00 pm |
Other famous alumni from the CIA include Andy’s close personal hockey friend, Earle Webber, esteemed Sunday night goalie and Executive Chef at the Dearborn Ritz Carleton!! Run back over there and drop his name!!