After relaxing at sunset in the cockpit, the night traffic started. Where we were docked there is a ferry that travels across the river taking passenger back and forth. This ran till 10pm then the tankers started , averaging about one every hour during the night. Their wave spread outwards to crash into the dock which we were tied to. We had a very expensive but rolley night. There were also two bars with music blaring but that wasn't half as bad as the rough water.
Next morning , isn't it funny how we can sleep in but still get up so early we continued down river past more extravagant estates on both sides of the river. At one of the narrowest parts of the river I caught site of a large ship coming north. I immediately turned towards the shore, most large boats sail right down the middle. After getting by him, as I looked back, this boat had to take up the total side of the river that we had just came from just to manoeuvre around the bends in the river. He probably had some kind words for the little sailboat that made him work so hard. I was on the correct side so we didn't do anything wrong. I wouldn't want to argue who had right of way. As they pass you the whole boat vibrates. They say New York city is even busier. Wow!!!
We stopped just north of the Tappan Zee bridge and picked up a mooring ball at the Nyack Boat Club. What a picturesque setting. We again are going to spend a couple of days.
Wait till you get close to the Statue of Librity, now that you will find busy. You can go along the east side of the Staue down to a small anchorage, or proceed on through to Sandy hook nice and quiet there. Good to see you taking your time and seeing things all the best to you both.
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