Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Light rain showers during the night helped us to sleep very soundly. Skies were overcast and the temperature was 50°F when we awoke; however, since there was no wind or fog, it made for a very pleasant morning. We left our mooring at 6:15 am and continued our journey up the Hudson River. While Gale drove, Maureen worked on organizing photos. We encountered three old and interesting lighthouses on this route and have included pictures of them in the blog. Shortly after 2 pm, we arrived at Hop-O-Nose Marina in Catskill, New York, about a mile inland on a little creek – a sweet spot for a marina. Here we will have our mast “stepped”, or taken down, so that we can continue our travels on the New York and Canadian canal systems. With the mast stepping service, we were able to tie up to the marina’s dock, hook up to shore power, fill the water tanks and use the shower facilities. Also, there was a very nice little restaurant, Creekside, about 100 feet from where we were docked. For the remainder of the afternoon, Gale worked on preparing the boat for tomorrow’s mast stepping, and Maureen rented a car to run errands. At 7 pm, we walked up to the restaurant and shared a nice meal.