I will leave this website explain the whole procedure
http://www.new-brunswick.net/Saint_J...reversing.html You
do not have to travel very far in the twenty min available just over what
are normally rapids at low tide.

Sterling

"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
news:l4fKh.7770$vV3.2850@trndny09...
Silver K ,,, the reversing falls? How does this all work? How far does a
boat travel in the 20 minutes that is the safe period?

I sure would not want to be half way up and have the river reverse.

This would be the culmination of my sailing career..

I would not know whether I am coming or going ...

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"Silver K" wrote in message
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There is very little chance of fog in the bay at that time of year. I
also find the customs office in Eastport Maine to be very friendly and
accomodating. One of the biggest challenges for a US boat is the
reversing falls in Saint John NB. You have to remember that there is a
1hr time difference between Maine & New Brunswick and you have only 20min
on each tide to make the passage. There are usually other boats around
waiting and Fundy Traffic on VHF 12 will give you the exact local time.
You should check with Fundy Traffic when entering the Grand Manan channel
on channel 14 and then again on channel 12 when entering Saint John
harbour. Please notify the Fredericton Yacht Club www.fyc.ca if you plan
to make the trip and we will make sure you are well looked after

Sterling


"Roger Long" wrote in message
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The festival starts Sept 11. That's late sumemr early fall. I've been
sailing in Maine since 1969 so I know the patterns.

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Roger Long