The day today was delightful. left this morning from our anchorage and rounded Sandy Hook to a very calm ocean with only a few swells. Were making such great time that we decided to go in to Manasquan Inlet and go another 15 miles to Tom's River in Barnegat Bay. (39*56.050N/74*08.968W). Dropped the hook around 1400 hours in a delightful little cove. The weather is suppose to deteriorate tonight with cold front coming in, so we are glad to be here protected.
We will check tomorrow AM to see whether we stay or go. In either case we will stay on the inside to Atlantic City. So we hope you are checking often. Will try to keep you updated.
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See you soon
OFF WE GO
Well, here we are sitting at anchor in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. (40* 24.959 N 74*01.280W) Left this morning from City Island, NY at 0930 and arrived here at 1400 with a glorious day. The Summer Wind performed with grace and the weather was delightful. Sunny with a light breeze until this afternoon after we anchored down. Now getting very cloudy, windy, and BRRRR chilly.
As usual cruising down the East River the NY skyline was always enchanting. Passing Pier 17 lots of tourists and we smiled a lot for the cameras.Sitting here at anchorage with a number of sailboats from a variety of countries. Obviously all heading south.
Enjoy and we will be on tomorrow.
As usual cruising down the East River the NY skyline was always enchanting. Passing Pier 17 lots of tourists and we smiled a lot for the cameras.Sitting here at anchorage with a number of sailboats from a variety of countries. Obviously all heading south.
Enjoy and we will be on tomorrow.
1st Day
Got up early this morning to close up the house. Everything in order and awaited Judy and Tony and the kids.
Went to the Morristown diner for a delightful breakfast and then Judy and the boys drove Elle and I to City Island. Some goodbyes and we moved all our last items aboard.
Now the job of stowing everything and taking inventory , you know all the necessary things like TP, paper towels and oh yeah 20 cans of brown beans!!! Well we were almost done when the cell phone rang and Stu and Barbara Rogan came to the marina and we decided to take a break and went to their boat for some snacks and to meet some of their friends from Chicago.
Went back to the Summer Wind after a few hours and finished everything up. Went to dinner with Stu and Barbara and the 2 ladies and now back on board.
Just checked the weather and it looks great to start our journey tomorrow morning. So sitting back with a good movie and some Sambuca. Will continue after the day tomorrow.
Went to the Morristown diner for a delightful breakfast and then Judy and the boys drove Elle and I to City Island. Some goodbyes and we moved all our last items aboard.
Now the job of stowing everything and taking inventory , you know all the necessary things like TP, paper towels and oh yeah 20 cans of brown beans!!! Well we were almost done when the cell phone rang and Stu and Barbara Rogan came to the marina and we decided to take a break and went to their boat for some snacks and to meet some of their friends from Chicago.
Went back to the Summer Wind after a few hours and finished everything up. Went to dinner with Stu and Barbara and the 2 ladies and now back on board.
Just checked the weather and it looks great to start our journey tomorrow morning. So sitting back with a good movie and some Sambuca. Will continue after the day tomorrow.
Heading South Again
So, People, here we are again. We know we left you hanging the last time we wrote but we do promise that we will try harder this time. One thing should be better for us. We purchased a Verizon Air card which should give us high speed Internet where ever we go. At least that is what they told us. if that is so we are going to write on a daily basis. We suggest you check regularly of our whereabouts.
Our summer was very exciting in that we didn't do anything except putting our house back in shape. Yep, that's what I said. After coming home from a glorious journey last spring the house was grand without a plate missing. Was home for about 1 week and went back to the Summer Wind for a long weekend and to take more stuff off. Well, when we got home we discovered a hose in the upstairs bathroom had broken and water was running for 2 days. WOW, what a mess.After contacting an emergency company the next 2 1/2 months were spent reconstructing and cleaning the mess. We had put the house on the market but, suffice it to say, that came off .
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Oh yes, one more thing. Elle and I are now Mr. and Mrs. Yes that's what I said. We tied the knot on July 26th in Denville, NJ. The weather, the ceremony and the bride were all beautiful. It was a lovely small intimate wedding with our children and a few friends.
Our summer was very exciting in that we didn't do anything except putting our house back in shape. Yep, that's what I said. After coming home from a glorious journey last spring the house was grand without a plate missing. Was home for about 1 week and went back to the Summer Wind for a long weekend and to take more stuff off. Well, when we got home we discovered a hose in the upstairs bathroom had broken and water was running for 2 days. WOW, what a mess.After contacting an emergency company the next 2 1/2 months were spent reconstructing and cleaning the mess. We had put the house on the market but, suffice it to say, that came off .
Oh yes, one more thing. Elle and I are now Mr. and Mrs. Yes that's what I said. We tied the knot on July 26th in Denville, NJ. The weather, the ceremony and the bride were all beautiful. It was a lovely small intimate wedding with our children and a few friends.So,now we only have a few more days before we move aboard and hopefully to start our journey on Monday, Sept.29, 2008. We have been diligently packing things on the Summer Wind so we can be self sufficient. So hopefully you will be following us. Thanks and keep checking.
Dick and Elle almost on the Summer Wind
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