"It looks jolly, doesn't it ?" asked Han.

"Couldn't we run in closer, Steve ?" "We could, but it would take us out of our course.

I'm heading for Rockaway Point over there.

We've got a good ways to go yet before we reach Fire Island." Steve had the chart opened before him and he laid a finger on the point mentioned.
"Looks like it would be more fun to duck in there," said Neil, vaguely indicating the neighbourhood of Hempstead Bay.
"Maybe it would," answered the Captain, "but there are too many islands and things to suit me.

I'd rather stay outside here and slip in through Fire Island Inlet.