Day 7-8 – Hop-O-Nose Marina in Catskill, NY

August 27th-28th,  The mast is up! Still more work to do!

Black Diamond the Black Boat at Hop-O-Nose.

Black Diamond the Black Boat at Hop-O-Nose.

We are very thankful for beautiful weather (actually it’s been sunny since we left Toronto, over a week ago) The kid’s are enjoying the pool and walking around Catskill while I continue to work on the boat. Roxane made it to the laundry mat and the grocery store, so Black Diamond is fully stocked and ready for the rest of our journey. The kids really enjoyed walking through the main street of Catskill because the sidewalks of town are lined with 62 different cat statues, each decorated by a local artist. For example, in front of the police station is a cat dressed like an officer called ‘Copurr’. Another favourite is a pirate cat called ‘Cat ‘n Hook’. One of the cats dressed like Santa is called ‘Santa Claws’. The main street of `Catskill is a tourist attraction with the cute little shops and cafés. It is also the home town of “Uncle Sam” Samuel Wilson one of the older Presidents of the US and the tale of Rip Van Winkle.

 

Uncle Sam's House

Uncle Sam

 

 

 

We have enjoyed our stay but we must move on! Tomorrow we plan to head south on the Hudson, out with the tide!

s/v Black Diamond

With almost 30,000 Nautical miles of experience and 1,800+ sea days and nights on the water. (1,800 sea days is like 5 years on the water, 365 days a year!) I am an RYA Skipper and ICC International Competent Captain, currently working on my RYA Yacht Master with a Commercial endorsement for a 200 ton vessel. My qualifications include; MED A2 Emergency Safety at Sea, Helicopter Rescue, Life raft deployment and use, Offshore Rescue and Fire Fighting at Sea, etc, STCW Code A-VI/1-3, Canadian Equivalent Marine First Aid and CPR/AED. I am an Open Water Certified diver and completed various CYA & Canadian Power and Sail Squadron certifications which include Power/Sailboat handling, Seamanship Sail, Piloting/charting, CYA Coastal Navigation, GPS Navigation, Extended Offshore Cruising, VHF Radio operation license and a Toronto Harbour License. I am now providing skippered charters and yacht deliveries globally, including crew positions for offshore passages. However, my specialities are the Bahamas, US East Coast, The Great Lakes, Welland Canal, Erie Canal and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, looking to add Greece. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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