Discovering Saugerties

Catskill to Saugerties

After the morning work, we leave Catskill at 2:30 PM heading for Saugerties.

We’re still not quite used to handling the current on the Hudson. On top of that, Éolo is tied up stern-first; we hadn’t really had a choice in order to plug in. Result: when leaving the quay, we scrape a bit… and our beautiful lettering gets scratched. First little scar of the trip!

After about two hours of sailing, we anchor in Esopus Creek in Saugerties, between a marina and private docks. The place is really beautiful. We’re so close to both shores that we can see residents on their balconies. We almost feel like we’ve been invited into their backyards!

We then take the dinghy to Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park, where we moor it at the dock. From there, a short walk of about 15 minutes takes us to the town center.

To get there, we cross a bridge that spans the river and a waterfall. A large hotel with a restaurant and spa sits directly opposite the falls.

Saugerties is a very pretty town, with a wide selection of restaurants. And during our walk, we notice something rather amusing: dog statues are placed all around the town.

We wonder if they’re trying to compete with Catskill and its cats!

Go read the information about the two towns to understand why there are statues in both places.

At the start of our walk, we had spotted a place that looked pretty lively. We decide to stop there on the way back. The Partition is set up on a large lot with a tent where bands come to perform. And, as it happens, there’s a show tonight!

We have a few beers, a cocktail and some appetizers, then enjoy the evening surrounded by many families. Miela, true to herself, receives an impressive amount of attention.

A lovely discovery of Saugerties, before returning quietly to Éolo for the night.