May 14 and 15, 2011; Saturday and Sunday

Saturday, Greenwich, NJ to Cape May, NJ, Miss Chris Marina:  After checking radar, winds, and rain we decided to take a chance and we were on our way by 08:25.  It was overcast and 58 degrees.  With a prayer and a little bit of luck we made it to Cape May, NJ, by 13:25.   It was overcast all day long with a few sprinkles now and then but nothing bad. Seas were at our bow but the tide was with us and we even got some push from it.  It was a little bumpy most of the way but I think we are getting used to having waves on a daily basis.  What we used to think were big waves are now the norm for the east coast. We explored the area after we got settled in and tonight we had a very nice dinner at "Lucky Bones Backwater Grill". 
Sunday:  Thank goodness we left when we did as today we could not have made it.  There are supposed to be thunder storms until next Friday, May 20th.  Today was oil change day for Keith and I am doing my usual; blog and itinerary.

CO's comments:  We normally cruise at 1800 rmp but we pushed it to 2500 rpm today.  The props change smoothed the vibration out and we are good.  The XO didn't tell you that we are paying a $1.50 less per foot than the fancier marinas that are just across the street, but we still have the same access to all the restaurants and sights.  We have been warned not to take the Intracoastal in New Jersey.  You are almost guaranteed to go a ground.  We are waiting for calm seas to make an outside run to Atlantic City, NJ, and then to Sandy Hook, NJ which is just before the start of the Hudson River.

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Cape May Harbor, NJ

Cape May Harbor, NJ