We did the trip last summer -- in two stages, sort of. First was the leg from City Island in the Bronx (where I had purchased Bochinche at the end of June) to Sag Harbor, where she's now moored. That was a 2 day trip, and they were two looong days, mostly motoring, too, unfortunately. We stopped for the night in Mt. Sinai, which is a sweet little harbor and pretty much the last stop you can make on Long Island's north shore until you've sailed the remaining 40 miles to Plum Gut. There's a small outfit called "Ralph's Fishing" just inside the harbor entrance that has a few guest moorings for rent. Of course, you need to plan for the currents out towards the end of the Sound -- either at the Race or the Gut, because they can run quite strongly against you (or with you!)
The second leg, later that summer, on to Block Island, involved a stop for the night at Montauk. Sag Harbor to Montauk was the better part of a day, Montauk to Block was about 4 hours, give or take. So, all together, it took us 3 1/2 days to get to Block. It seems to me that it would be do-able in the time frame you've laid out, but it would be long days at sea, and not much time to enjoy Block once you got there (which would be a shame, because its fun to explore). You can anchor at the south end of Lake Montauk (follow very carefully the channel markers once you get into the lake proper.). You could also stop at Three Mile Harbor, a little closer in and really the first harbor along the way to Block Island after you've gotten through Plum Gut (as opposed to doubling back to Sag Harbor or Shelter Island). Matthew Chachere "Bochinche" Sag Harbor / Brooklyn NY 3352 --- In [email protected], "Michael" <mlong9...@...> wrote: > > > I'm looking for suggestions on what to bring (cruising guides, etc) and where > to stay for a fairly short trip from Sea Cliff, NY to Block Island. We're > tentatively scheduled to leave on June 10th and return on the 15th. > > I've wanted to make this trip for a few years now but never got around to it > because my last boat and I didn't get along and my wife really wasn't into > it, so I've decided to go with a couple of friends instead. > > The more info I get, the better. I'll have my laptop tethered to my > Blackberry for an internet connection so good websites would be very helpful > too. > > Thanks in advance. > > Michael >
