Pointing South at Last

Tues, 9/25/06
Troy, NY to Coeymans, NY
1.75 hrs, 20 mi

Brad and his 7 yr old son Raymond arrived at the boat around noon. We weren’t sure what to do, so after they stowed their gear we went ashore and got some lunch. Since there really wasn’t much else to see, we started the engines and headed down the Hudson River for a little taste of what is in store for us.

Soon after leaving the Troy docks we passed the state capitol of Albany

with it’s big city feel.

And then it was into the Hudson that had amazed me during the spring trip.

Raymond discovered that the chartplotter was almost as much fun as a game boy.

He enjoyed trying to match the chart symbols such as buoys, wrecks, rocks, etc. with the real thing. He also did a pretty good job at the helm.

About 4:00 PM we decided to stop in the town of Coeymans (pronounced quemans) for the night.

Raymond played at the playground, we ate some sloppy joes and chips, did a little reading while Raymond did his homework, and it was off to bed.

What is before us the next few days was a real surprise for me when I came up in the spring and I am looking forward the return; and seeing Brad and Raymond’s reactions.