SVJoli: New York City!

In spite of our engine problems, our son and his friend Mike were able to meet up with us on Long Island to make the trip through New York City. A.J. flew in to Newark airport on Friday, 9/20/19, where Mike picked him up. Mike and his wife Emily had moved to New Jersey after getting married in June. A.J. and Mike met us in Port Jefferson on Saturday morning and we headed out with our newly repaired engine. We made it to Port Washington in Manhasset Bay, Long Island by 6-ish and anchored just outside of the mooring field. We took the dinghy in to shore for dinner and had an early bedtime.
The next morning, Sunday, 9/22/19, we got an early start so that the current through Hell Gate would be with us. Our route would take us from the west end of Long Island Sound, into the East River, along Manhattan to the Hudson River and out to Sandy Hook, New Jersey. The trip was very easy, with a light breeze and nice sunshine, but somewhat hazy/smoggy. It was so exciting to go under the famous bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge, and sail past the Statue of Liberty and the Staten Island Ferry. It was also fun having A.J. and Mike with us. We were anchored in Sandy Hook Bay by noon and Emily met us there to take the boys back home. What a great day!