The Backyard Theory

One of the aspects of livingaboard that intrigued us was that our backyard would change alot. And that it does! Just moving down the NJ coast has been very interesting; particularly the places that we have anchored. After Atlantic Highlands we sailed into Barnegat Bay; and yesterday we sailed to Atlantic City. Barnegat Bay was a collective of powerboaters, fishermen, islands, and basic seaside beauty. We met Ray and Maryanne from R.I. who are also on their way to Florida. We sailed together(well sort of together)to Atlantic City. A 28 mile sail became a 50 mile journey since the wind was directly on our nose. The wind was blowing 15 - 25 knots all day. We dropped our anchor at 5:30pm at Rum Point (how appropriate!); and the wind howled all night. What a beautiful spot. Today we checked out the casinos; and lost $15.00; but got free drinks! Tonight is a lovely evening; we are sitting in the cockpit watching a lightshow on the walls of Harrah's Casino across from the anchorage.