Henri was a non-issue for us with little wind and only about an inch of rain. We didn't even go down to see the waterfalls or boats in the canal system. Instead we headed to Ticonderoga where the sun was shining. A couple of days before the storm though, Dave went with friends Bill and Ashley to the Mystic Wooden Boat Show held at the Seaport. They had a fantastic time and it is good that they went on Friday, because they had to shorten the show by a day to prepare for Henri's arrival.
A few of the gorgeous boats that were on display:
They also had small steam engines run by a centralized compressor that goes to different shows.
The historical ships are always a big hit at Mystic Seaport.
The Charles W. Morgan is impressive, hauled out for maintenance on the slipway.
Its anchor capstan winch is in much need of repair or replacement.
The best part was when Dave and Bill got to go sailing in a Beetle Cat. Ashley had rented a rowboat and took photos of the guys.
Dave watched as boats were being brought up the river for safe moorage.
Even though the storm came ashore nearby, we heard that the highest wind gust was 57 knots. Unfortunately flooding was bad in southern New York, as Henri slowed down before heading east and back out to sea. We were the lucky ones before and after the storm though...at least this time around.
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