A False Alarm in Kingston

Saturday, August 29

This morning it's time for the oil change. Since we've already run the engine for several hours since our departure, and had already logged quite a bit of engine time all summer, it's now necessary.

Once finished, it's 11:30 and we're ready to leave. However, we make one last stop at the marina to fill up with diesel before departing.

We booked a slip in Kingston, at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, because we want to take the opportunity to visit the town.

After about two hours of motoring, we arrive in Kingston. As we enter the river, I call the museum to announce our arrival. The man tells me we must arrive after 2 PM. Perfect, I think we'll arrive around that time.

On the VHF we hear the word “sailboat”, but we don't quite understand what's happening. So I call the museum for more instructions. The man then explains to me that the cruise ship is going to back up onto us!

We decide to move as far south in the river as possible. The captain of the cruise ship finally calls us on the VHF and we tell him we're making room. In the end we must position ourselves on his port side, which we do.

I then call the marina to ask where to go. The man tells me we've already passed the marina and gives me a huge scare by announcing that we cannot pass under the bridge ahead of us.

So we reverse, even though we had already checked and knew we could pass. In the end... he was wrong!

We manage to dock at the Hudson River Maritime Museum for the night.

It's really hot. The town is small and we quickly see it. We're hungry, so we stop at The Tortilla Taco Bar. The steak taco is excellent. And since we have a bit of time to kill, why not a little tequila tasting?

We discover some very good bottles, then head to the brewery right next door. Pleasant surprise: they allow Miela inside!

It's quite rare that we prefer to sit inside, but with the heat, we don't hesitate. And the atmosphere is really nice. We have a good beer and also let ourselves be tempted by their sweet-and-salty popcorn. We still have to save room for dinner!

We end the day at Savona's Trattoria, where we eat pizza.

A lovely day in Kingston, despite a few little nautical adventures along the way!