I'm so excited about getting out of Staten Island that I forgot to mention how we left that dump on Sunday. The Yankee swam effortlessly through the waters with the help of our trusty tugboat friend! Because our boat's rudder has been locked off center, we have to be pushed instead of pulled. The tug made up along our starboard side and helped us find our way home, fighting the current only when they maneuvered us into our usual position back home. Friend of Yankee Davey Saltz called in just after we cleared Battery Park. We also felt the caring eyes of Andrew Rizzi and Robyn Agin as they watched us pass the Newport section of Jersey City.
The Yankee was proud to host a pair of guests as well; Justin and his father Steve have been fans of the boat for years and drove in from Long Island to experience this historic ship on the waters again. Steve rode the boat to Block Island in the 1950's and told us some tales of how the good old Yankee braved storms and survived a series of challenges throughout her 100 years. Justin always watched the Yankee come and go while vacationing on Block Island but regrets never having the chance to ride her. He got his wish and enjoyed every second of the three hour cruise. Thanks to Steve and Justin for joining us.
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