[Alberg30] Re: offshore in the fall

[Gord Laco]

Hi there,

I think that the shortest distance to Bermuda involves a departure from just
north of or just south of Long Island.  That puts the passage at about 800
miles plus or minus. I did that (Bermuda to New York) in a 30 footer in 5
1/2 days - a very do-able trip.  It allows you to cross the Stream at right
angles - I remember clearly the surprise we felt when the water flying over
us slowly turned warm one night, and was cold agian the next day.

Sailing to Bermuda from further south ie Lauderdale would involve sailing
with the stream for many hundreds of miles - great for the 1-4 knot boost
but horrible if the wind has any north in it.

Wally - I am in G Bay too; where are you?   We sail out of Midland Bay
Sailing Club.

Gord
#426 Surprise

----- Original Message -----
From: Wally Moran <helm at georgianbaysailing.ca>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Re: offshore in the fall


> Gordon - Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the best jumpoff for
> Bermuda near Fort Lauderdale, giving you the shortest crossing of the
> Gulf?
> also, if you're headed for the Caribbean ultimately, why not take the
> ICW the first time out and minimize your outside travel? That way,
> you can adapt to new conditions and minimize any risk since you'll
> always be close to a harbour. Save Bermuda till later, or jump off
> from further south.
> Plus, there are lots of guides, etc. for the Ditch, making your
> initial voyage a lot easier. Another advantage - if you're
> singlehanding, and I assume you are, you get to sleep safely each
> night at anchor.
>
> Wally
>
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> sailing. Anon
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