Yesterday was the first "official" travel day on the actual Loop map. First thing before our late morning departure we changed our bow burgee to the AGLCA (Americas Great Loop Crusiers Association) burgee. We left about 10:30 am in order to arrive at Hell Gate at slack high tide. The travel day was spectacular with the sky line of Manhattan, going under many bridges, seeing river traffic of all sizes and shapes (helicopter, jet planes, water taxi, water ferries, float planes, barges, jet skis, tug boats, small plesure craft to mega yachts) .....and yes, experiencing the wake and noise of all! It took about 3 hours to reach the Statue of Liberty, we took the required photos, and then stayed in a slip at Liberty Marina. The Marina on the New Jersey side, it's a bit of a splurge but worty every penny ($3.65 a foot with our AGLCA discount, plus about $20 for electricity). Not bad considering our spectacular night view of Manhattan and Lady Liberty :)
After docking and a quick ship shape we took the ferry from Liberty Landing to Manhattan. We toured the 9-11 Memorial ( beautiful ), watched some World Cup and had an early dinner. We wanted to watch sunset and enjoy the lights of the city on our fly deck....the best.
A nice couple staying in the Marina from Florida noticed our burgee, and we learned they had just completed the entire loop the same day we were starting ours. We exchanged information and got lots of great tips.
This morning we were advised not to depart before 9am, in order to avoid Monday morning commuter ferry traffic....we are departing soon to continue the loop up the Hudson. Not sure of where we are stopping tonight, you will have to check Looplifewithgregandreenie tomorrow :)
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