We awoke to a misty morning, weighed anchor and got underway.  Our short run today was through the Highlands, and into Newburgh Bay.  Once in Newburgh Bay we collected some aquatic plants, then set sails and sailed to our anchorage off Beacon.  Studies continued there; one interesting finding is from our survey of dissolved oxygen in the water column:  normally, one would find more oxygen at the surface.  We found 8ppm at the surface and 20ppm at 30 feet.  Mr. Swartout will work with a group of students to check again at 0600 tomorrow morning when the current is slack.

The fog came in during the night.  We weighed anchor and proceeded north.  Underway we used the ship's fog signal, which is quite loud.

Here we are passing the Bear Mountain Bridge, with fog still around.  William, Nicole and Samantha take a break from watch.

Each student took a turn at the helm.  This is the whipstaff, which is moved from side to side to shift the rudder.  The ship's wheel had not yet been invented when the Half Moon sailed.  Tevon had just taken the helm for the first time, and Mr. Prime is offering instruction.  Tevon did a great job.

Ms Davis works with Justine, William, Nicole, Rosa, and Thanasi on the refractometer to measure salinity.  Mr. Meilick looks on.  The water has no salt here in the Highlands.

Jared and Mr. Morel enjoy the sun that emerged on Newburgh Bay.

Mr. Zantkuijl works with Mrs. Fountain, Nicole, and Justine, setting the foretopsail.  Look up, and you can see how well it went.  Ms van den Berg is in the fore top enjoying the sight.

Nicole, Justine and Thanasi examine the chart to determine exactly where the ship will travel.

Mr. Morel works with Jared, William, Tevon, and Thanasi to prepare for setting sails.

William and Thanasi continue their work underway.

This long day appears to be taking a toll on Mr. Mangrum.  Good thing he is securely clipped in.

By late afternoon we were at anchor off Beacon, preparing for dinner and anchor watch.