Heading South once again

Heading South once again

Leaving NYC harbor with the sunrise we headed out for an off shore run into Barnegat Inlet a little over 70 miles south.  With favorable winds and tides we were into our anchorage before dark – but not alone as a fleet of vessels took advantage of the nice weather to move. 

Again an early start got us into Cape May harbor before dark – in time to liberate our online orders sent to the kind folks at Utsch’s Marina.  My new boots are essential for those early fall morning anchor washing duties.

Our stop in Cape May included the usual walk into town – all bedecked for the fall Victorian Festival tours.  Lots of spooky displays and fall colors added to the Victorian atmosphere. 

We were also lucky to have a visit from Steve’s sister Susan and her husband, Dick.  They have been chasing us since PEI in Canada and due to an emergency water pump repair in Philadelphia we were able to get close enough for a visit. 

Sadly their stay was short since they declined the offer of a bumpy ride to Norfolk.  We needed to take the short and not perfect window south or be forced to take the longer and slower route through the Chesapeake Bay.

Our long night was mostly comfortable and virtually free of traffic for a change.  This ended as we entered the channel toward Hampton VA.  All the weekend traffic buzzed us and we dodged a couple ocean freighters that were departing the bay.

We were glad to land in Old Point Comfort Marina for a quiet 
night and delicious dinner at The Deadrise Restaurant – recently opened above the marina office.  We have anchored off the marina several times but opted for a night on the dock which now seems to be essential as Steve trouble shoots some electrical issues….. next stop, when we can move, will be North Carolina.