We had a wonderful time with Rick and Robin. They dropped us off at the dock on Saturday afternoon and we gave them a tour of the boat. Willow came aboard but shared Bailey's doubts about boats and seemed happy to leave! We were planning to head out Saturday afternoon but it started raining. Sunday it rained harder and the wind was gusting to 25 knots so we decided to stay another day at the dock. In the evening, after a long gray, rainy day, we were treated to a bright orange sunset.
Monday, October 10 the sun was shining and the wind was 10-15 at the dock so we headed out. It was nice to see the sun! After about a half an hour underway the wind came up to 15-20 with gusts to 30. This was a little more excitement than we were looking for so after reefing then double reefing and still having the rails in the water and spray coming over the dodger we were not having fun so headed into Duck Island Roads and anchored.
What a difference a day makes! Although it was cold, 48 degrees inside the boat, the sun was out and there was no wind. We motored to Ziegler's Cove and had a nice calm relaxing evening.
Wednesday we sailed over to Port Washington and fueled up then picked up one of the free moorings. Thursday morning we had planned on starting for Cape May, but there was thick fog so we stayed another day.
Friday we finally had decent weather! We caught the 9:00 a.m. tide through Hells Gate and had a great ride through New York.
I always dread overnight trips so I was prepared for a long, cold slog to Cape May. We ended up having a very pleasant trip. The seas were calm and the winds were light so it turned into a motor boat ride, but it was warm, the sun set was beautiful, the full moon provided plenty of light, and the sunrise was gorgeous.
Saturday morning we pulled into Cape May just after sunset and fueled up and rented a slip for a few nights at Utsch's Marina. We had much needed showers then went out to breakfast. Doug picked us up and we had a great day at his house with his family. Jackie is a fun and generous hostess. Nick and Kelly are all grown up! Tom and Jerilyn brought Olivia and Chloe so we had a great day. Tomorrow Jennifer and Woody will drive down so we will have a family reunion!
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