Trip around Manhattan

Victorias Secret

Victorias Secret

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Yesterday was a great day, the weather was nice and the river was flat. We had some friends aboard and since we had the issue of low tide in the middle of the day we needed to head out early and stay out for a while. We decided to take a trip around Manhattan.

The trip was great but as we came south on the East River there were CG boats (big and small) all arount the UN. It turns out the General Assembly was in session. The CG stopped us and told me to follow the motor yacht in front of us until we were way past the UN. They asked/told us to not go slower than that boat or not to pass him till we past the cutter that was downriver. I have never seen so many CG boats in one spot, plus there were a bunch of NYC Police boats as well. We then had an escort next to us the whole way down with a service person manning the machine gun on the bow. It was nice how firm yet polite they were.

There were also several CG boats around the Statue of Liberty so we could not go very close in. What a great ride (about 5 hours). It makes me sad that soon the boat will be hauled for the winter..
 
Any time the UN is in session, you see this. All of my interactions with teh CG in the area have been positive. They are always polite and professional, but I too have had the gunner looking at me for extended periods. Unsettling, at best.
 
Yep, my sister is a manager at the UN Millenium hotel...this is hell week for her!
 
increased security is well adverticed in LNTMs and also on ch16
 
Bill, be glad you didn't go today...the Harlem river is on fire. Actually, the piling system for the metro north railroad bridge. Supposedly the fire is out and service is starting to be restored. I really can't help but wonder, with the UN in town and with this being a major artery for commuters if something underhanded happened as opposed to an unruly guest tossing a cigarette butt from say, perhaps a passing Silverton....

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=7677796
 
Chris that cigarette would not have been from my boat as i do not allow smoking aboard. My wife was in NY today and was taking the train home. I warned her to look at other ways to travel (Bus) but by then the trains were running again...
 
Just messing with you Bill. I also don't allow smoking on the boat. One fourth of July a land-lubber brought sparklers.
 
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