Today was a fair weather day. We encountered light drizzle with little wind. The ocean waves were 2 to 3 feet gentle rollers making it a great ride today.
Just prior to our departure a large motor yacht got caught by the current and made contact with the anchor of another boat which resulted in a hole 4 feet above the water line. I think there was more damage to the Captains pride than to the side of his yacht even though it will probably cost upward of $10,000 to fix it! That was close to the same area I had problems docking yesterday! The current in that harbor is treacherous!
Heading out the inlet
Hazy day on the ocean
Our three boats departed at and headed out of the harbor inlet close to slack tide. Once out of the inlet the waters calmed providing us with a pleasant ride. Visibility was very hazy but not so hazy that we couldn’t make out the general shape of the VerrazanoNarrowsBridge where Barb and I will cross our wake and complete the Great Loop tomorrow!
Tomorrow I will lead the way from Sandy Point about an hour and a half cruising time to the bridge, then up the Hudson River past the Statute of Liberty to the Newport Yacht Club for a nights stay. Barb and I will replace our white AGLCA burgee to a “GOLD” one signifying that we have completed the Great Loop!! The six of us will crack a bottle of Champaign to celebrate have some dinner before continuing our great adventure!
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