Atlantic City to New York City
Anchor to anchor - 98 miles - 22 hours

We lifted anchor in Atlantic City at 4 p.m. to catch the high tide to exit the anchorage as well as take advantage of the wind switch to the S/E. 
It took both of our attention to monitor the movements of the many boats off the New Jersey shore this Friday night. 
The constant string of lights along the coast as well as the glow of New York City made it easy to see on this moonless night. 
Our arrival at the mark at Sandy Hook just before dawn was timed perfectly however, it took an additional 6 hours of motoring through heavy boat traffic along the channel and up the Hudson River to reach our anchorage at the 79th Boat basin.
What an interesting "boat ride" it is to pass by the statue of Liberty and Ellis Island all the while dodging the Staten Island Ferry.
The water offers a front row seat to view New York's amazing sky-line.
This Saturday morning had boaters of every description out on the water.  We were shocked to find tiny private fishing boats seemingly oblivious to the mammoth freighter traffic coming up behind them.  As well, tour boats seemed to take great sport in playing in the wake from the tug and ferry boats.  And of course, what would a busy commercial harbour be without dinghy sailing school going on?  We were terrified for the well-being of the dinghy sailors, but gave up hope completely when the kayakers started out!!
The Coast Guard was broadcasting a message that there was a report of a woman in the East River.  We were certain by the end of this busy Saturday more than one may be lost in the Hudson.

Perhaps it's an attitude thing, but on second thought, when we witness the New Yorker's driving, their boating practices are about the same.