Introduction to Tidal Currents.....

Tom topped off the fuel tanks before we left dock this morning. She was pretty thirsty (160 gallons). We got out at 8:15 and started down the Hudson River. The weather was much improved over yesterday, we were able to sit out on the front deck and enjoy the view. This river is completely different than I expected. Wooded mountains, cliffs, waterfalls, and really expensive mansions all along the river. We passed FDR's home and then Westpoint Academy at 2:30, that place is HUGE and really impressive.

  Regarding Tidal Currents;  I thought we had engine problems or maybe the transmissions were slipping. Nothing changed but our speed, not the RPM's, sound of the engines, no vibrations, no big winds, we just slowed down,         A LOT, for about 3 hours. Then we sped up to a record breaking 12.7 MPH. I told Jack "This damn boat is haunted". It wasn't until I spoke with an old woman at the marina tonight that I realized what had happened. She ask how we did against the tidal currents from Westpoint down and explained that they were pretty strong today. DUH, still got a lot to learn. Not much of a Tidal Current on Lake Erie. 

"Bad Dog, where's the blond?"

West Point Academy, Tom announced the obvious "I think they're playing Air Force this week."

Tucker got his ears crimped last night.

Tom,  lean a little to port.

End of the day waiting for dinner.

Dinner.