Catskill, NY Stepping the Mast

This is the view from our boat at anchor in Croton on the Hudson. We spent Tuesday at anchor waiting to go to Catskill. Tuesday we went in the dinghy to the Half Moon Marina where we docked and walked to the store for some provisions. It is amazing how much time it takes. It certainly isn't like on shore living where you get in the car and are back in a short while. Patience the essence of life! We also took the opportunity to go to lunch. It's always good to take a walk and stretch your legs.















This beautiful picture was taken at anchor during sunset Monday evening. As I've said many times before this is one of the things that makes this life so appealing to us.














We lifted anchor and were under way by 5:30 AM Wednesday morning. The sun came up and created warmth for a beautiful day. The wind was quite strong 15 to 20 knots and behind us so we put out the main sail for an assist against the 2 knot current with the tide going out. We arrived ahead of time about 4:30 PM and tied up at Catskill Point Restaurant's dock. They unfortunately were not open yet but we got to stay the night.
Thursday morning we walked down to Riverview Marina where we will have our mast stepped for the transit of the canal system. We inquired about getting a dock then but they were full so we stayed another night at the restaurant. We did walk down later to use their laundry and showers. Larry and I spent the rest of the day preparing for the stepping of the mast. Which included taking down the sails. removing the boom and the lines and hardware. When we dropped the jib sail we again had the problem with the furler. It looks like we will be going to RCR in Rochester, NY again to step the mast at the other end.

Patience our daughter arrived yesterday late afternoon with our wood braces used to support the mast across the deck. She spent the night with us and will be leaving for a trip to her sisters for Jonathan's birthday party later today. The three of us enjoyed a meal at the restraunat last evening. Before dinner Patience and I went to the super Wal*Mart for some things I couldn't get in Croton.

This morning Larry and walked down to the marina to see if they were ready for us and of course they weren't. He stayed so he will know when we are to move. He just came back so I guess we are ready to get the show on the road.