New York City

Statue of Liberty as viewed from Malaika cockpit



We did it! Drove our boat through NYC !! The dreaded "Hells Gate" was stressful but not as bad as we imagined. The current was VERY strong...our motor was at idle & the that current was pushing our 20,000pound boat 9 knots down the channel. Thanks to great understanding of currents, tides, & slack by Dan & Cheri I think we timed it perfect and hauled ass right on through!  I really enjoyed the ride through NYC. It was quite stressful for Scott. There is a lot of traffic...ENORMOUS barges & ships, ferries, changing currents, lots of navigation aides to look for so you dont drive your boat into things under water you cant see... We started our journey today in pouring rain & it was cold, so by the time we got to the city we were soaking wet & freezing. Even with all that, we left NYC feeling like, "Cool, we just sailed through New York City!" 11 months after sailing school...here we are. :)
We are now anchored in Horseshoe Cove, New Jersey. The sun came out when we got here which was glorious. It's grey & about to rain again but we had a great afternoon at the beach in the sun with Jesse.
Next stop...Atlantic City. We leave Sat am for that long trek. Will be our longest yet, 80 miles. Also our 1st time in the great big blue...The Atlantic.

In Hells gate. That churning water is pushing our 20,000# boat

Approaching the Brooklyn Bridge

1st sight of Lady Liberty in the distance



Approaching NYC & Hells Gate

Capt. Scott navigating NYC