Journey to Florida 2014: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

Well , we are now in New Jersey having set sail from NYC , on out going tide this morning. Seas and weather were in our favor, so rather than tucking in at Sandy Hook, we made 61 miles and are now 40 miles from Atlantic City. Should be heading down Delaware Bay on Saturday. Seas were relatively calm , with 5-6 ' swells, manageable but over time takes it out on you physically. Wind was on our bow most of the day and when it did finally switch to the south east we were too tired to hoist the sails. We averaged 6 knots today over 10 hours.
Since last blog, we spent 2 days in the Catskills , one day putting up mast and the other fitting the boat as we decided to stay due to rain.. We then headed downstream on the Hudson and spent 2 nights in NYC. Ventured over to Staten Island, Times Square, World trade Centre. Had to pick up some charts at West Marine as well as provision up the boat. 79West Street Basin at $30 per night was a steal, but the first night the 20 knot winds opposed the stiff currents and tides , so lead to a very rocky night... second night was much more cooperative as the wind died. Heading out this morning, NYC harbor was busy with ferry and taxi service... fortunately no cruise ships in this day... was a bit of freighter and barge traffic as we headed by Lady Liberty and Ellis Island heading for the 140 odd trip on the North Atlantic.
Here are some , see you in a week.. Forgot to say I am now in jeans, and on occasions toque and gloves as the mornings have dropped down to mid 40's.