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On 27 Dec 2004 09:56:20 -0800, wrote:
In the process of planning a possible spring and/or summer cruise in
Long Island Sound and nearby, after shipping "Gambier," a Eastbay 43,
drawing four feet, by truck from Ft. Lauderdale to probably northern NJ
for offloading and pick-up, I am asking for suggestions and comments
about:
How early ought one to begin a cruise on the Sound?
I like to be off-season, so I don't have to make prior arrangements.
That said, the Sound can be nasty or nice any time. If you don't mind
staying in port or thrashing around when it gets wooly, start in late
April or early May.
Crowdedness in general on the Sound?
Off season, I have usually been able to get a berth. Twice in the last
few years I have had dificulty in late SEP or Oct at Dodson's in
Stonington CT because a big regatta was coming.
Eatons Neck I have always been able to anchor.
Port Jeff has lots of room to anchor out from the mooring fields.
Crowdedness in ??? ports, marinas, anchorages?
Better and best anchorages and marinas?
Better and best villages, towns and cities to visit, and why?
The Mystic Seaport Museum has enough exhibits to take a full day.
Stonington is better than most for restaurants.
Best fuel (deisel) sources?
That kind of info is usually up to date in the Northern Waterways
guide..
Your best comments and advise re cruising Long Island Sound?
Thanks much.
Ed Wagner
m/v Gambier
Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a
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