Steve and Claudia Larry came to the boat on Wednesday afternoon, and we had a great pasta dinner on the back deck.
On Thursday, we went from Greenport, NY, to Sag Harbor, NY...a big cruise of 10 miles. The fog was very heavy as we left the harbor at Greenport
Still foggy out, but Deb managed to get a great shot of Steve and Claudia on the bow of the boat
The fog was not bad, but it is still a little unerving to see things on radar, and then waiting to see them come out of the fog
This is one of the ferry boats that serve Shelter Island.
One of our first look at Sag Harbor...there were mega yachts everywhere
If you look closely...you will see that one of the yachts carries his own car with him 
This is our slip in Sag Harbor
The first order of business was to find a nice place for lunch
A look at the main street of Sag Harbor
I went back to the boat, but Steve hung in there with the girls as they went window shopping
Claudia and Deb in front of an old lighthouse in Sag Harbor
Log 165
Day 457
Friday, August 21, 2009
7:30 AM EDT
Location: Sag Harbor, NY
Weather: 82 degrees; very humid...forecasted to be mid 80’s and 92% humidity
It is still hot; humid; and very sticky. One of those days you love air conditioning, and do not want to be outside. Even on the water, it’s hot.
Steve and Claudia joined us on Wednesday afternoon. Steve worked with/for me for the last 15+ years (he’s now retired) and it is always great to be with he and Claudia. After a quick unpacking on the boat, we jumped in their car (one of those Rent-A-Wreck cars that is true to it’s name) and drove about 1 1/2 miles into Greenport to check it out. We found a great grocery store; a liquor store; and stopped at an awesome bar (Claudio’s) for a cold beer. Deb forgot her camera (surprised me too) so no pictures, but I’ll bet we go back before the Larry’s leave.
On Thursday we left Greenport harbor, in the fog, at 9:30 for a short ride (10 miles or so) around Shelter Island, to Sag Harbor. Sag Harbor is just a few miles from the East Hamptons, and has the reputation of a quaint, high class, town. Whoever said that was correct. The first thing you noticed when we got close to the harbor, was all the mega yachts. Then when we checked in, we also realized that it was the most expensive place we have ever docked at. They charged $6 @ foot (per night)...plus $35 for electric. Amazing. But, the marina, and the town, was very nice, and we walked into town (about 200 feet from our boat) and found a great spot for lunch. After lunch, we took a walk up and down main street, and just window shopped. Back at the boat, we had great tuna steaks for dinner, and then took a walk on the dock, to look at all the mega yachts, and then to the park to listen to a free concert.
Friday...we decided not to stay another night in Sag Harbor (to expensive) and head back to Greenport. We left Sag Harbor about 9:30 and the weather was fine...but windy. As we came through the pass between the mainland and Shelter Island, the wind and current were in opposite directions, and the waters were VERY confused, and the waves short and steep. I had to drop down to an idle, and even doing that, the bow of the boat would drop into a wave and make a large splash on the boat. Later, we found a nice spot to anchor, where Claudia took a swim, and we had some lunch. About 2, we were back at Brewer’s Marina in Greenport. After a complete wash of the boat, we took a nice (but wet and bumpy due to the winds) dinghy ride from our marina, out in the harbor and into town. Back at the boat, we had chicken and vegetables for dinner, and watched Eagle Eye (they say it was good...I fell asleep).
Hurricane Bill...I have received several emails, and calls, asking how we were doing as Hurricane Bill approaches. We’re in great shape. I have been tracking Bill’s progress for several days now, and made plans to be in our current marina, with that in mind. The slip we are in is very protected, and we are also on a floating dock, so large increases in tides (normal with hurricanes) will not affect us either. That said...Bill’s current projection is to miss the US and will probably make land in Nova Scotia. And...by that time it will not be a hurricane. But I’m sure we will get some wind, and high tides...but nothing that will cause us any issues.
I’ll keep you posted.
Bob
This is our slip in Sag Harbor
The first order of business was to find a nice place for lunch
A look at the main street of Sag Harbor
I went back to the boat, but Steve hung in there with the girls as they went window shopping
Claudia and Deb in front of an old lighthouse in Sag Harbor
It was very hot and very humid, so Claudia decides to go to the beach for a swim
After a great tuna steak dinner on the boat, we walked over to the park (2 minutes away) to listen to a free (Big Band Sound) concert.
Log 165
Day 457
Friday, August 21, 2009
7:30 AM EDT
Location: Sag Harbor, NY
Weather: 82 degrees; very humid...forecasted to be mid 80’s and 92% humidity
It is still hot; humid; and very sticky. One of those days you love air conditioning, and do not want to be outside. Even on the water, it’s hot.
Steve and Claudia joined us on Wednesday afternoon. Steve worked with/for me for the last 15+ years (he’s now retired) and it is always great to be with he and Claudia. After a quick unpacking on the boat, we jumped in their car (one of those Rent-A-Wreck cars that is true to it’s name) and drove about 1 1/2 miles into Greenport to check it out. We found a great grocery store; a liquor store; and stopped at an awesome bar (Claudio’s) for a cold beer. Deb forgot her camera (surprised me too) so no pictures, but I’ll bet we go back before the Larry’s leave.
On Thursday we left Greenport harbor, in the fog, at 9:30 for a short ride (10 miles or so) around Shelter Island, to Sag Harbor. Sag Harbor is just a few miles from the East Hamptons, and has the reputation of a quaint, high class, town. Whoever said that was correct. The first thing you noticed when we got close to the harbor, was all the mega yachts. Then when we checked in, we also realized that it was the most expensive place we have ever docked at. They charged $6 @ foot (per night)...plus $35 for electric. Amazing. But, the marina, and the town, was very nice, and we walked into town (about 200 feet from our boat) and found a great spot for lunch. After lunch, we took a walk up and down main street, and just window shopped. Back at the boat, we had great tuna steaks for dinner, and then took a walk on the dock, to look at all the mega yachts, and then to the park to listen to a free concert.
Friday...we decided not to stay another night in Sag Harbor (to expensive) and head back to Greenport. We left Sag Harbor about 9:30 and the weather was fine...but windy. As we came through the pass between the mainland and Shelter Island, the wind and current were in opposite directions, and the waters were VERY confused, and the waves short and steep. I had to drop down to an idle, and even doing that, the bow of the boat would drop into a wave and make a large splash on the boat. Later, we found a nice spot to anchor, where Claudia took a swim, and we had some lunch. About 2, we were back at Brewer’s Marina in Greenport. After a complete wash of the boat, we took a nice (but wet and bumpy due to the winds) dinghy ride from our marina, out in the harbor and into town. Back at the boat, we had chicken and vegetables for dinner, and watched Eagle Eye (they say it was good...I fell asleep).
Hurricane Bill...I have received several emails, and calls, asking how we were doing as Hurricane Bill approaches. We’re in great shape. I have been tracking Bill’s progress for several days now, and made plans to be in our current marina, with that in mind. The slip we are in is very protected, and we are also on a floating dock, so large increases in tides (normal with hurricanes) will not affect us either. That said...Bill’s current projection is to miss the US and will probably make land in Nova Scotia. And...by that time it will not be a hurricane. But I’m sure we will get some wind, and high tides...but nothing that will cause us any issues.
I’ll keep you posted.
Bob
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