It hasn’t rained in several days and the wind finally quit howling, although it’s been overcast and cool, without much sunshine. We topped off our fuel, then left Albany Yacht Club, heading south on the Hudson River, which is actually an estuary south of the Troy Lock, meaning that it is a mix of fresh and salt water and subject to tidal swings. The strong ebb current complicated our departure from the marina slip, but gave us a nice boost once we got into the Hudson. It was an uneventful travel day, with the scenery an interesting blend of natural and industrial sights. We motored 21 miles in three hours on the wide open river/estuary with no locks, guard gates, lift bridges or other obstructions to slow us down. We passed several commercial vessels and at least a dozen Loopers headed north, including this C-Dory 24, the first Looper boat that we’ve seen on this leg that is smaller than Dragonfly.
We are tied up at the town dock in Cocksackie (prounounced “Cook-sah-kee”), NY, a charming village that was once a busy trading port. The name comes from a Mohawk word meaning “place of owls,” and there is definitely an owl theme here. The combination of its attractive, 19th-century historic district and beautiful, welcoming waterfront made us instantly fall in love with this place. Unfortunately, most businesses are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but the general store was open, as was The Yellow Deli, where we enjoyed an excellent lunch on the deck overlooking the park and the Hudson. The Yellow Deli is a small, nationwide chain, where each store is run by a faith-based commune, and their motto is “we serve the fruit of the Spirit. Why not ask?” Their non-rushed, friendly service fit the whole vibe of Coxsackie, and we were happy to just sit and take it all in. Kathleen got some fiddle practice in until it was dinner time, which we grilled on our boat. Two more Loopers joined us in the evening, including a small, custom-built houseboat with a couple from Wisconsin. Map Link: Coxsackie, NY
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