It was a pretty day on the river. Since it was Sunday, there seemed to be a lot
weekend boaters out and about.
Just before West Point we passed Pollepel Island also called
Bannerman’s Island or Bannerman’s Castle (home of an abandoned military surplus
business in the early 1900s). Tours are
currently conducted of the ruined castle. In the 1920s, 200 tons of munitions went off
there and ruined the much of the castle.
A group of kayakers coming from the island crossed near us.
We passed West Point on the right descending bank. On the roof of one of their buildings is a
sign that says “Beat Air Force”.
Two years ago we stayed at Croton on Hudson, but this time
opted for Shattemuc Yacht Club in Ossining.
It is right by the train station, so we won’t have far to walk when we
go into the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ossining is home to SingSing Prison.
As we came near the harbor, the harbormaster came out in a
dinghy and lead us to our slip. That is
service!!
Right across the dock from us is a restaurant and outdoor
bar. Tonight there was a really good
guitarist/singer playing. We sat on the
back of the boat and enjoyed a cool drink!
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