Yesterday, we stayed below deck, reading, playing games, trying to stay warm and eating meals. This is a photo of me dressed for staying in the saloon. I add more layers for being up on deck.
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| Sherri bundled up for the weather, which is pretty much the same inside as outside |
This morning, the rain had passed and the wind had settled down to a gentle breeze. Even though it was still cold, Peter took the opportunity of relatively calm conditions for me to haul him up the mast so he could re-route the staysail halyard. It had been improperly done so we have not been able to use the staysail, which is needed when the wind is high. We have managed without it, but as we set out to sea tomorrow, it is prudent to have it available.
Around 1 p.m., we pulled up anchor and motored out of Manhasset Bay, heading from the western end of Long Island Sound, through Hell's Gate and down the East River to the anchorage behind the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. We timed our trip for the current, which was 3-5 knots in our favor, making for a fast trip. It was overcast and dreary, but some sunshine sneaked through the lower layers of the clouds just as we dropped anchor, allowing me to take some nice photographs. The anchorage is rocky, but the views are fantastic.
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| Liberty Island from Mantra |
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| Ellis Island highlighted against the Manhattan skyline |
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| Manhattan at twilight |
We will only stay here tonight and then continue south tomorrow in our quest for warmer weather and sunshine.
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