No rain today but very overcast. The clouds over head looked like dirty cotton until after 1 pm. There are now patches of blue and the temperature has risen some 20 degrees since we shoved off from Waterford. The water was flat and smooth to cruise. All in all a great day that got better as the sun broke thru. We have now officially entered the Hudson River when we passed thru the Government lock at Troy just north of Albany, NY. I encountered a current as I departed the lock that I’ll never forget! There is a dam and spillway that pushes the boat side ways as you leave the lock (left photo). I can hardy wait to approach it on the way back north! With the tide pushing us south I encountered the best gas mileage ever. What I ne
ed to do on our return north is to time the high tide when the water is flowing in the other direction. As we get closer to NY City the price per foot to rent a slip continues to increase. We started out at 1.00 per foot and have reached 2.50 per foot. We expect to pay over 4.00 per foot close to the Statute of Liberty and all that NY has to offer. Tonight we are in a very quiet marina - Catskill Marina - located on Catskill Creek. (right photo is looking towards the Hudson from our boat)
ed to do on our return north is to time the high tide when the water is flowing in the other direction. As we get closer to NY City the price per foot to rent a slip continues to increase. We started out at 1.00 per foot and have reached 2.50 per foot. We expect to pay over 4.00 per foot close to the Statute of Liberty and all that NY has to offer. Tonight we are in a very quiet marina - Catskill Marina - located on Catskill Creek. (right photo is looking towards the Hudson from our boat)
