Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman
The annual New York City Triathalon was held Sunday, though the running and biking segments were cut in half due to the extreme heat. The swimming segment went off as planned, unlike last year when elevated bacteria caused that leg to be canceled. Swimmers entered the water off a dock at 81st Street and swam a mile upriver with the flood tide to 99th Street, where they transitioned to their bikes.
There were a large number of FDNY and NYPD boats attending, as well as work crews from Miller’s Launch to maneuver the barges used as docks for the swimmers to enter and leave the water. By 10am, the swimmers were out of the water and the escort and work boats were heading home. Temperatures were scorching, approaching 100F, but fortunately there was a steady 10 knot wind out of the southwest, building into the evening and making for nice sailing conditions.
Great job, athletes! Results are available on our website, at the Results tent and via QR codes posted throughout the Finish. Awards may be picked up at the Results tent. Cheers to your accomplishment! 🍻 #NYCTripic.twitter.com/fQBpqHir0q
Photos Tweeted by “@nyctriathalon”Miller’s Launch Samantha with crane deployed and other small boats after the swim segment had completedBoats around the swimming exit point Source: MarineTrafficNYPD and FDNY boats leaving the Triathalon swim areaAn Army Corps crane headed north after the event, passing the departing Samantha MillerHarbor Charlie framed by the old NY Central float bridges at 67th StreetThe Mako remained at anchor going on a third day off 72nd StreetAs was the Morgan Reinauer, seen at slack tide being passed by low-flying cormorantsSaint Emilion brought an empty barge up from Staten Island, passing a paddle boarder and dropping anchor off 102nd StreetJanice Ann Reinauer returned from Newburgh and headed for the Arthur KillA kayaker got his ride in before the day got too hotAs did outrigged canoers, passing the Buchanan12 coming down with its usual cargo of crushed stone from Clinton PointA motor yacht with unusual sailing apparatus added. Does this really work?An immature herring gull off Pier i (thanks ManhattanBirdAlert for ID)Smoke rose from a fire at the Sims Metal scrub yard on a pier in Jersey City, visible, behind the Jersey City skyline with the top of Norwegian Joy visible in the foregroundNorwegian Joy sailed for Bermuda
North River Notes 
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