I suppose it depends on just where you want to go. Richmond has a
"deepwater terminal" that handles large ships.


That's somewhat downstream from Richmond. The James River
snakes around a good bit and runs northeast for the last bit
before turning and going up to Richmond.

The I-95 bridge (easy to find on most maps) is actually at
the downstream end of a set of fairly impressive rapids. You
couldn't get that far without entering white water and
likely hitting some big rocks. But you could get within a
1/2 mile of the bridge, downstream. In fact there is a tour
boat landing right about there... visible from the bridge.


Here's the downloadable NOAA chart of the last stretch:
http://www.nauticalcharts.gov/bookle...okletChart.pdf

As for hurricanes, how safe to you want to be ?


Idaho and eastern Oregon are safe from hurricanes.


wrote:
Thanks Jeff.

I just looked at the map again and I guess Richmond is probably
quite safe from the hurricanes.


Probably as safe a location as any accessible by navigable
water on the east coast.

Would it be difficult to find a marina there that can take a 38'
catamaran ?


Look around Petersburg, a bit south of Richmond. Several
marinas in that area (likely to be a bit expensive though).

Still haven't found out if I'll have to remove the mast to get there.

Don't think so.

The James River is a lovely cruising area too.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King