Okayyy...so we're a little bit behind. There does not seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done that is required. The days have been cooperating with bright sunshine, so it is hard to sit inside at the computer, but here we go...
Thursday - June 7, 2018 Croton-on-Hudson to Kingston
Up and at 'em with our typical light breakfast and coffee in our Yeti cups so we can sip hot coffee as we cruise along. Today we must make a stop at the fuel dock on the opposite side of the river. We have not taken on fuel since Cape May and the tanks are showing ¼ - time to fill her up. After we find the fuel dock and tie the boat up, the attendant says they are out of fuel and will not get a delivery for an hour. Fact is, we have to wait because we don’t know where the next fuel stops are up the river and how far they might be. Turns out we only waited 5 minutes and began taking on fuel; 313 gallons to be exact.
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| Newburgh Bridge |
Again, our day was overcast and cool but no wind. Today's trip will take us past West Point, under the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh Bridge (I-84) as well as a few others. Must say cruising the river is most enjoyable as there is so much to look at; homes, marinas, churches and some commercial buildings and lots of beautiful foliage. We both have the same feeling that the time seems to pass quickly. Before we know it we are turning off the Hudson into the channel that leads to Kingston and Kingston City Marina. The marina is right in the middle of Historic Kingston Waterfront, with restaurants, coffee shops, breakfast places and lots of little shops.
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| Hotel Thayer at West Point |
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| West Point |
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The depth of the water in front of West Point is 127 feet deep.
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After the boat was secure we chose to have a lunch at Ole Savannahs on the water. Later a visit to the Maritime Museum. After a walk through the village we head back to the boat and low and behold a fellow Looper walks by the boat asking about Docktails. Well, we break out the snacks and it seems Loopers bring there own beverage of choice so we gathered on our aft deck for drinks and tales of the sea. These Looper guests are from Virginia Beach. Seems that Docktails begin about 5 pm and last no longer than 1 ¼ hour. With a late lunch and snacks at the Docktails, we once again skipped dinner.
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| Scenes on Rondout Creek into Kingston |
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| Banks of Rondout Creek heading into Historic Downtown Kingston |
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| Captain Rene at the Maritime Museum |
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| Kevin and Sandy on Koastal Karma from Virginia Beach, VA |
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