What an incredible thrill for us to sail (really motor, as proceeding under sail through New York Harbor is prohibited) into New York, along the East River through Hell Gate, and out into Long Island Sound. Pictures can only give a hint, but here they are:
She greets all who enter
The Verranzano Narrows Bridge from anchor the night before. Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Adverse current entering the harbor, throttle at 2200
a closer view of Lower Manhattan
then under the historic Brooklyn Bridge, under renovation
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Approaching South Manhattan's skyscrapers
Same throttle, with the racing current at Hell Gate
tourist boats can sail, but they always have a motor on too
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