Anchoring in DEEP WATER in Poughkeepsie (Bannerman Castle to Mills Norrie State Park)

After spending two nights anchored at Bannerman's Castle, we pull up our anchor and head north to Poughkeepsie for the afternoon to explore and wait for the tide to change. The anchorage is deep and is a new experience for us. As we bring up our anchor, we also brought up a huge log with a metal piece sticking out of it. Today was all about testing our anchoring abilities and patience.
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Jennifer and Elliot
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🎥 Episode 271 | Filmed on June #19 2022
🇺🇸 America's Great Loop | Bannerman's Castle, New York
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[@philton99]

That second Bridge was an old railroad trestle. It was decommissioned several years ago. The locals worked an agreement out and reworked it. It is now a State Park. It's called the Walkway Over the Hudson. We've walked it several times. They have installed an elevator I believe that will take you from the riverside to the Walkway.

[@SchoandJo]

Nice... we wanted to walk it but being anchored how we were and the 15min dock we just didn't have time :( Next time!

[@deanchapman1824]

It caught fire in 1974, and hadn't been used since. It opened as the Walkway in 2009.

[@bradirby2355]

The difference in the landscape is striking.

[@SchoandJo]

For real... its so beautiful!

[@cjronning]

I received my new issue of Passage Maker magazine today and who do I see? SchoandJo! Loving your videos and can't wait to do the Great Loop myself.

[@SchoandJo]

Oh super cool!!!! Thanks 😁

[@deanchapman1824]

Oh man, you should've done the Walkway!!! I know, the time constraints. I remember that weekend, it was COLD for June!!!

[@debakey7111]

If you use the Anchor App it has a remote alert function. You leave your iPad in the boat with the app loaded and it will notify your phone if you drag.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Deb 😁

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

There’s so much to consider when traveling but when traveling by boat…there’s so much more! You two amaze me with your knowledge and calmness. I love seeing all the beauty as you travel. Nice job! Safe travels!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much Suzanne 😁

[@lovingcars]

Wow, deep water and strong current can be challenging. Enjoy the next leg.👏

[@SchoandJo]

Haha I read the last part of your comment "enjoy the next LOG" 😂 thank you!

[@alanballard3815]

The Hudson was for me the most scenic part of my loop. I can't wait to do again.

[@SchoandJo]

💯

[@michaelhensley4102]

Love your videos, thank you.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Michael!

[@YachtInsuranceGuyFL]

Great video!!!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks!

[@lesterwicklein717]

thanks for vids

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Lester!

[@melissaivanoff7300]

Think you for the video 📸

[@SchoandJo]

Thank you for watching Melissa!

[@annhysell6064]

So glad you both were feeling more confident. After traveling through the Great Lakes I'm sure boat life has been a little less stressful due to more experience. Also, no tide. 😀

[@SchoandJo]

It absolutely has!

[@Beatle9108]

CURIOUS WHERE YOU GUYS ARE NOW AS WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU ON YOUR WAY THROUGH THE AREA

[@deanchapman1824]

The rock is Kaal Rock.

[@Bruce-ks7md]

GEE! You"d think it might be a little warmer on the lower helm?

[@SchoandJo]

True, however we mostly choose the upper helm because the visibility up there is so much better. Who knows if or when we will cruise these waters again so we really try to make the most of it and appreciate the area! We can be warm with layers

[@buckpowers4837]

Just the start of river life. Soon you should be away from a tide and then just worry about the low water in the rivers. Enjoy

[@SchoandJo]

True! We don't mind the tides because it gives us an extra speed boost 😁

[@eternitysshore]

Wow that is deep water! I think the deepest we've ever had to anchor is around 25 feet, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I didn't realize that the Hudson is so deep there but it makes total sense when you explained why. Thanks for your insights. Did you ever get West Point pics or did I just miss it somehow? Stay safe.

[@SchoandJo]

Unfortunately, our West Point footage didn't pan out 😭 What we think happened is right after leaving Bear Mountain, our memory cards were full and then none of our West Point shots saved. Not happy about it but it is what it is!!

[@eternitysshore]

@@SchoandJo Bummer. But that gives you another reason for a second loop 😀

[@portfoliofotoz]

Kids, y'all need a longer rode.

[@SchoandJo]

We've found that 150ft of chain is a pretty normal amount, especially for the loop... More is typically better but this is probably the only circumstance that we've ever wanted more. We do have some extra line on board in case we needed it, but it isn't hooked up!

[@billjeffery2419]

the cruising couple on life on Jupiter lost an anchor and a lot of chain on the Hudson ,they had to cut it off with a grinder..

[@SchoandJo]

thats rough!

[@gregsullivan8956]

Hey Guy's

[@SchoandJo]

👋

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Dag, 3 months behind, maybe that's normal for boat channels, seems like it.

[@SchoandJo]

They will come eventually 😁

[@josephhertzberg2734]

@@SchoandJo oh, no worries. I know it's an enormous job, editing.

[@TakeATripTogether]

Okay, tell me what that hand signal means after the thumbs up when you turn your engine on and off. I've been wondering during every video. LOL I think the fear on someone stealing my dinghy when I docked somewhere would be a big thing I would have to overcome. So glad nothing like that has happened to you guys!

[@SchoandJo]

hehe it means, "Sweet, our engine started well" 'thats it, nothing special lol Some people lock up their dinghy, and sometimes we do that too, but it's like anything in life- every situation is different 😁

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@SchoandJo Ahhh, okay, cool. We can relate. We always hold our breath when we're somewhere remote and we try to start up our SUV so we could use that same hand signal when the engine turns over😁!

[@BobEstler]

I am curious, why do you not use the lower helm more when the weather is cold like in this episode?

[@SchoandJo]

We mostly choose the upper helm because the visibility up there is so much better. Who knows if or when we will cruise these waters again so we really try to make the most of it and appreciate the area!

[@karaDee2363]

Yeah it's amazing how deep some rivers can get in spots... My advice is not to anchor in those deep areas.... Which tend to get a lot of the debris at the bottom and may end up losing your anchor....

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks for your advice

[@Beatle9108]

SO ARE YOU IN REAL TIME NOW?

[@bobbykn19]

Follow their instagram or search on Nebo, they’re currently somewhere in Michigan

[@SchoandJo]

This video was filmed in mid-June 😅