Nothing to be afraid of generally. Especially with the current in his favor. Early is definitely better than later in the day. Traffic can get things rocking in there. Not good for an outboard. JP
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2016, at 2:42 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello all, > > I have a friend that just purchased a Hobie 33. its a very light boat, 4000 > lbs, and very narrow, 8' beam, He want to deliver from rockaway beack back to > Narragansett bay this Saturday. His initial intention was to run the outside > of long island but the forecast is for some big wind and probably some big > seas. > > We were researching the east river as an alternative so he could go up LI > sound for a more protected journey. The current is very much in his favor as > low tide is 8am. the current will be slowing at that time and turning toward > LI sound. One of his crew is really afraid if the river. I think the going > on the inside is a better choice and he is on the fence. I thought I would > throw it out to you guys and see if anyone that has experience with > navigating the east river would offer some words of wisdom. > > > -- > Danny > T40 > Rum Runner IV > Mattapoisett, MA > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
