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Long Island Sound – New Jersey

Welcome Home, Kindred Spirit!
13 May 2016

Welcome Home, Kindred Spirit!

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Long Island Sound - New Jersey | 3

It took another 7 days for Kindred Spirit to complete the 8-month journey (242 days) that began on September 13, 2015. I wasn’t around for those final days, but I will try to put the story together from Al’s photographs … Continued

“Abandoning Ship”
6 May 2016

“Abandoning Ship”

by watsons | posted in: Bahamas 2015-2016, Family and Friends, Long Island Sound - New Jersey | 2

A title like that will get attention, won’t it? It’s not as ominous as it sounds. Last Sunday we  sat in Cape May, in the cold and rain. The weather improved just barely enough to leave Cape May on Monday … Continued

New Jersey, North to South
20 Sep 2015

New Jersey, North to South

by watsons | posted in: Bahamas 2015-2016, Long Island Sound - New Jersey | 1

We had an 86 mile trip ahead of us from Atlantic Highlands (northern Jersey) down the coast to Atlantic City, so we decided on a 2:30 am departure. Ugh. I’m not even sure that counts as an early morning start, … Continued

The Big Apple Again!!
17 Sep 2015

The Big Apple Again!!

by watsons | posted in: Bahamas 2015-2016, Long Island Sound - New Jersey | 3

Tuesday, September 15th was our day to go through New York City. Based on the currents through Hell Gate, we did not have to leave until noon so we had a leisurely breakfast and prepared everything for the big day … Continued

Down the Sound!
14 Sep 2015

Down the Sound!

by watsons | posted in: Bahamas 2015-2016, Long Island Sound - New Jersey | 2

Sunday, September 13th was our departure day. After a year of transforming the trawler and weeks of preparing for this day, we were ready to go, even if it was the 13th. I don’t have any issues with the number … Continued

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