Friday, June 1, 2012

73°53.386’ W

41°11.791’ N

Half Moon Bay Marina

Croton-on-Hudson, New York

Another perfect day today, warm temps, blue skies and great visibility!



Leaving Newport Marina



Heaading north on the Hudson



Our 35 mile cruise up the Hudson River to Half Moon Bay Marina was smooth and scenic. The three boats departed the marina at 7am sharp. The river was choppy and turbulent until out of sight of the ferries before it calmed down and our enjoyable day began! Barb kept busy taking pictures and I kicked back and pointed the boat north up the Hudson. We arrived at our destination 4-1/2 hours later ready to stay put for a few days to a week!



Sights along the way



Approaching the George
Washington Bridge



As I approached the sea wall of the marina I swung the wheel to port to make my turn into the marina when the steering failed ------ our boat went straight! Within seconds I had the boat under control but not my composure! Using both Engines and the wind I got to a face dock, and secured the boat before locating the problem. A shot glass full of hydraulic fluid fixed the problem and our adventure will continue!



Barb and I will start planning our trip forward while in port. We have so many options, and now that we have completed the loop were looking for new locations that we haven’t traveled to before.

George Washington Bridge



Under the George Wahington Bridge



Tomorrow we will take a train into New York City and behave like tourists.



Quest and Carried Away
under Bridge



Junction where the East
River meets the Hudson



Ships at anchor




Yonkers




Approaching the
Tappan Zee Bridge




Tarrytown Lightshouse



Ossining

Approaching Half Moon Bay Marina