June 21-23, 2007 . . . New York City to Waterford, New York

Tarrytown (Sleepy Hollow), North of the Tappan Zee Bridge we went ashore for lunch. Tarrytown derived its name from the Dutch wifes that complained their husbands tarryed too long at the village tavern.


Proceeding up the Hudson we passed this tug and barge . . . BUCHANNAN 12. In our Norfolk waters we often pass the tug BUCHANNAN 11. We discussed the connection by radio, Channel 13, while passing.


As we passed West Point had to call them on the radio and speak with the Dockmaster (not allowed to dock there . . . Security Reasons(?)) to let them know the Navy was passing; they wished us well . . . following seas, etc.


Sprinkled all along the Hudson
are quaint lighthouses like this one with bridges and mountain ranges in the background.


We pulled in alongside this little lighhouse and while Anne drove SONATA Bonnie, Johnny, and Charlie lowered the mast. We must be below 20' air draft to go under all the bridges on the Erie.



The mast now lowered and secured in place . . . a tug and barge in the background proceeding down the river.


Our FIRST lock. Lock #1 on the Hudson, also called the Federal Lock, located on the Hudson in Troy, New York. Bonnie did a terrific job, as usual, placing SONATA carefully in the lock.


After docking Bonnie had 6" in front; between SONATA and a canal barge one may charter for travels on the Erie; and,



Bonnie did a terrific job landing SONATA at the Waterford City Dock (free dock with electric and water). We are now in the ERIE Canal, next to Lock #2 just yards away.


And 6" in the back, between SONATA and CANDY DISH. She, Bonnie, is so good!!! A terrific, awsome, ship-handler.