> From: William Sellar <wsellar@> > Subject: [Liveaboard] Halifax to Norfolk > > A friend (couple), who are?experienced > sailors are planning to join us in Halifax (Sept 1)?and they have proposed > that > we do a 9 day off shore run from Halifax to Norfolk.?
I think it's a wonderful idea. Most people take three or four days to get into the rhythm of a passage. The classic, first offshore passage of Newport to Bermuda or Norfolk to Bermuda takes just long enough to get past the adjustment but not long enough to enjoy the rhythm of true passagemaking. The opportunity to make the jump with experienced sailors is truly wonderful. You are indeed fortunate. > Any thoughts or reflections on such a trip: weather, timing, hazards, etc ? Hmm. Don't hit anything - one of the benefits of being offshore is being away from the hard and shallow bits. Carry a print-out from just before you leave of the Gulf Stream so you can avoid the worst of foul currents. Follow the Gulf Stream links at marineweatherbylee.com . The GS doesn't move that much and even the eddies build and dissipate slowly. You'll have plenty of time to ease your way up the Chesapeake in time for the Annapolis Boat Show. Have a great time. sail fast and eat well, dave S/V Auspicious _______________________________________________ Liveaboard mailing list [email protected] To adjust your membership settings over the web http://liveaboardonline.com/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard To subscribe send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] The archives are at http://www.liveaboardonline.com/pipermail/liveaboard/ To search the archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] The Mailman Users Guide can be found here http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/mailman-member/index.html
