Shelly snagged this pic today! Gift of France 1876 on USA’s Centennial. MidtownDowntownOK… what is it?!Verrazano Narrows Bridge, the second bridge crossing the Hudson completed during MY lifetime, both crossed today. (The new Tappan Zee is the other.) Both are huge infrastructure investments. Coney Island“Stairs” as described by close friend and captain, Harry, are the sign Far Rockaway Inlet is near. This architecture is visible 8-10 miles away!“Stairs” 7.5 miles away.Over 65 statute miles. Timing the Hudson River’s tidal current helped us. Red track = 10 mph or more. A good run.
This anchorage is a favorite.
Many memorable voyages, north and south, have begun or ended here at this place.
