Staten Island Ferry
Lat 40 25 05; long 74 01 76, fuel 111 gallons, eng 890.24 Atlantic Highlands Marina
Hurrah, the fog has lifted and we are out of here. Being a weekend Sandy Hook Bay was filled with fishing boats, a lot of fishing boats. Had to work our way slowly around them, between them, being careful not to run into them, although they seemed not to care since some of them would start up and cruise right past as if our boat did not exist. Finally got into the shipping channel and moved up into the New York Harbor. This was even crazier than the out in the bay. Lots of large ferries and tow boats traveling at high speed and throwing up big wakes. In addition they do not veer from their course and if you happen to be in the way, well your tough luck because they will run you over. You have to be aware of your entire situation all the time. However I heard it is worse on the weekdays. As we moved down the harbor we went right past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Finally we arrived in Liberty Landing Marina in New Jersey. Stopped and got a pump out and filled up with 150 gallons of fuel. Our slip was right in front of the restaurant and about 20 steps from the ferry which takes you over to New York. Runs on the half hour. Went to lunch at the restaurant and had a great anniversary lunch. Back to the boat for some rest and then I cooked dinner.
Here's Brenda
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