We were initially unsure if we would make it through to Atlantic City from Jones Inlet on the south shore of Long Island, NY.  Thanks to the advice from our fellow AGLCA members, particularly George Hospader, we pushed on through.  A long day, but it was a beautiful running day with 2-3 foot seas and low winds.  We did run into a large number of boats also southbound towards the Boat Shows and were glad to get a spot at the fuel dock at Kammerman’s Marina; shortly after we pulled in, boats were starting to raft out from the docks.  Not much in the way of amenities but a welcome end to a long day.  The remnants of Hurricane Joaquin caught up with us along with a front coming through last night, we moved over to the marina at the Aquarium and will stay here in Atlantic City until tomorrow.

Well, we got under way  a bit later than we wanted to, but that seems to be a theme for us this year.  First stop after leaving our home canal was old Coast Guard Cove, where we anchored out and jumped in to double check the running gear and clean the waterline.  BBBBRRRRRR, just a bit cold.  It all looked good, but seemed to be an issue with the new windlass bring up the chain.   Thankfully we remembered where we packed the winch handle and up came the anchor.  Pulled into the East Marina at Point Lookout to stage for our trip out of Jones Inlet early the next morning.  We were able to easily tilt the radar tower down to get under the bridge — still nerve racking as we just squeaked underneath.

In preparation for our voyage, we took an opportunity to say thank you to friends and family who supported us over the last few months as we were sidetracked from starting our trip.  Thank you again to all who offered prayers, kind thoughts and encouragement as well as meals and accommodations.  We couldn’t have pulled this together without you.

The weather is finally looking good. We are hoping to move out of our home dock this afternoon and stage close to Jones Inlet on the south shore of Long Island, NY, with the intention of heading out and across to New Jersey early tomorrow morning. Wish us a Bon Voyage!