"Knot Kaos" 2024 Travels - Elizabeth City NC to Port Huron MI

New York, New York Another early morning departure to capitalize on the incoming tide and a push up the Hudson River. The sight of the Verrazano Bridge in the distance as we approach New York City is exciting, and nerve racking, realizing that we need to be constantly vigilant and stay out of the way of ocean-going ships, and especially the large commuter ferries that come at you fast and furious, from all directions. Staten Island Ferry New York Ferry Large tow pushing several barges We were able to get some shots of the Statue of Liberty as we passed by. Given that we have visited New York before, and that dockage rates are $7 to $10 per foot, the cost for us to stay on our own boat was exorbitant, but it is New York! We marveled at some of the interesting architecture and enjoyed our view of some of the historical sights. Ellis Island Naval Ships Thank You for Your Service Once we passed under the George Washington Bridge, we left the hustle and bustle of the city behind 

  We departed our anchorage on Mill Creek, bound for St Michaels VA. The weather quickly misted over with temperatures falling to chilly. Seas were reasonable as we once again crossed Chesapeake Bay from the western shore back towards the eastern shore. All along the waterways, we see ospreys nesting on the channel markers All cruising plans are written on the sand shore at low tide, meaning they can change or be wiped out by tides at any time. That being said: this was one of those days. We reasoned that visiting St Michaels in the rain would be no fun, and given that we had reasonable seas, now would be a good time to continue north bound to Kent Narrows, where we would be well positioned to transit the C & D Canal in the morning. After a restful night at anchor, we were ready for an early departure and a favorable tide to push us through the C&D Canal, allowing us to arrive for an overnight at Delaware City Marina. Here, we were well positioned for the run-down Delawar...