Stratford, CT to Port Washington, NY

Day- 5         
Departure 7:30AM
Arrival 1:00 PM -  Brewers Capri Marina Port Washington
Today's miles- 41   Cumulative miles- 94

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We left Stratford and went out of the Housatonic River past the Stratford Point Light House. It was 56 degrees when we left and the seas were a 1 to 2 foot chop.

 We decided to navigate from the lower helm since it was warmer in the cabin and we made breakfast underway and watched the morning news and weather on our satellite TV.

We had added a 2nd GPS/chart-plotter to the lower helm. The triangle at the bottom of the screen is where the boat is on the chart.

We passed Execution Rock before turning into Manhasset Bay NY.

New York City from the distance.

We will be going under the Throgs Neck Bridge tomorrow morning on our way down the East River. Our plans are to anchor behind the Statue of Liberty if all goes well. Stayed tuned!

A 2nd short day

                                             Enjoying an after dinner wine at dusk last night.

Leaving Branford harbor this morning.

Entering Stratford Harbor.

This was a short trip today of 16-miles. We left at 10:30 this morning and arrived at 1:15 this afternoon.  We just got back after having a great dinner with our son and daughter-in-law's in Fairfield. We will be staying here for the next 3-nights and will leave Friday morning for Port Washington NY. Stay tuned for updates.

The Adventure Begins!!!!!!

We bid farewell to our home port of Mystic at 7:00AM today under overcast skies and calm seas. We wanted to start earlier but the fog was hanging around. We had good visibility until New London when the fog began to thicken. It became 1/4 mile visibility until we reached Westbrook, CT when it began to lift. We ended up at Bruce and Johnsons marina in Branford at 1:00 PM. We traveled 36 miles today and will leave tommorow morning for a short 14 miles to Stratford harbor where we will be spending 3-nights to celebrate our grandson's baptism on Thursday. Plans are to leave Stratford Friday morning for Port Washington NY and the trip through New York City and Hell's gate on Saturday.

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Carole navigating the Mystic River

The Irish Rover at dock for the night at Bruce and Johnsons in Branford, CT

Countdown to the adventure

Heather not loosing sight of her wine.

Sunset at Mystic

Fall at Mystic

Being down on the boat on a late October weekend is the best way to relax after a hectic week. The blood pressure goes down and the relaxation begins! A glass of wine, sunsets and all is well with the world!

As the count down to retirement is at the 8-month mark, it is getting more and more real and the dream is becoming reality. Enjoy the sunsets with us!