[Alberg30] Re: offshore in the fall

[Wally Moran]

Hi - out of Dutchman's Cove, in Penetang. Thanks for the info. I 
guess my information was from Florida based sailors. I didn't realize 
that Long Island made the best jumpoff. Should have looked at a map I 
suppose.

Wally Moran

>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>
>To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
>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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