A very nerve wracking night for both of us before "jumping" from Atlantic City, NJ to New York. As our first time in the ocean we were both nervous. We could have gone 2-3 more days on the NJICW but it is very shallow and several fellow "Loopers" have run aground in the last few days. Today is a good day for the ocean - so out we go! We left at 6:30 am, a little leary of shallow water getting out of our anchorage - Blessing #1 we motored on through with no difficulty. The inlet to the ocean was the next concern - breakers are NOT fun for us to go through. Blessing #2 - no breakers! We practically floated out to the ocean. Blessing #3 - We had 2-3 ft. swells the whole way to New York with an occasional choppy area from the wind. We really couldn't have asked for a nicer day. We caught up with 2 Looper friends just outside New York Harbor and followed them in to our new anchorage in Great Kills Harbor. We discovered "kill" is Dutch for Creek and many creeks pour into the harbor here! There are several Looper boats in the marina so we will enjoy meeting some new and old friends in the next few days while we wait out some more bad weather.
Old and new casinos in Atlantic City
They are building a sand beach in front of one of the resorts. These tugs were working hard.
I think this is Flagship Resort but not sure - very modern
New Jersey skyline - building as far as the eye can see in both directions.
Farewell Atlantic City!
The ocean couldn't have been calmer!
Hello New York City!
Lots of tour boats coming back from the sailboat regatta that had just ended.
Sandy point in the distance
Lots of large commercial ships...
...and even more pleasure craft - I think we need some traffic signals!
Our welcoming committee at Great Kills Harbor
Anchored at Great Kills Harbor
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