A Day Sail ... Saturday 29th June 2013
I can’t remember the last time we went out for a day
sail. It was probably back in July of
2012. It’s a fun change to sail without
a destination and time pressures.
Our friend John Higgins, his son Dan and daughter Emmy Lou
joined us in the afternoon. We pulled up
the anchor and went for a sail around Raritan Bay. The forecast hadn’t been
very promising—scattered thunderstorms but the afternoon turned out lovely. We
had enough wind to move the boat along well without worry about being
overpowered. Both Dan and John took a
turn at helming the boat. We couldn’t persuade Emmy Lou to try it though.
In the later afternoon we came back into the harbor and
dropped the hook in almost the same spot (A powerboat had the audacity to take
our spot). After a delicious barbeque on the boat, we took the dinghy to shore
then walked into town for dessert—ice cream.
It was great to see them.
One of the great things about this trip has been re-connecting with old
friends. I’m hoping that we can do a
better job of keeping in touch going forward.
Our ambition for tomorrow is to make the transit of NYC via
the East River. The timing of the tides
looks favorable if we leave here about 7am.
It’s a time that seems almost civilized.
Gloria
John Higgins and his son Dan ... despite what the photo might suggest John is a wonderful well balanced individual ... but he has something of a pirate in him!
Another lovely sunset in Atlantic highlands
The picture of John and Dan conjures up images of old Lassie movies...the rescue team off to save the poor soul from the rising tide in the hidden reef.
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.....did I say Lassie? I meant Flipper!
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