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HI!
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On August 30 we arrived in Castleton, NY. The other 2 boats we are traveling with and us rented the crane for $50.00 and 2 hrs. per boat and to get our masts stepped. It really took 4 of us to "getter done!" Everything went up without a problem. We then moved across the river to mooring balls for $5.00 a night. Castleton was a power boat haven and not very friendly to "blow boats" as they referred to us. We spent the next day just getting everything rigged back to become a sail boat again. JOHESA is very happy.
Our next stop on Sept 1 was to Coeymans Landing Marina. What a difference 5 miles makes!! This a great stop. Super friendly people, diesel, gas, propane, laundry, great restaurant and best of all we had happy hour in a hot tub over looking the Hudson!! It is raining and cold though, thanks to Earnesto. I want to wish my mom "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" today. I better not give her age away but she doesn't look it. We had a nice chat with her and my dad. Tomorrow we leave for Saugerties, up the Esopus Creek to anchor. We are now faced with tides, must keep a close eye on currents and markers. The Hudson is about 150 miles and then we get into New York Harbor. Hope you are all enjoying a great 3-day weekend!