On 2008-09-17 11:03:08 -0400, Wayne.B said:

On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:54:21 -0400, "Skip Gundlach"
wrote:

Not yet decided; we'll either do a one- or two-jump (all the usual
disclaimers/allowances) trip (Charleston maybe if not direct) to Miami
when we leave here (Atlantic Highlands)...

This is not a good time of year for heroic offshore passages. In
addition to the hurricane threat there are a steady stream of frontal
systems coming off the coast and the occasional fall gale.

A far more prudent route is to head back to the northern Chesapeake and
take your time working south until late October. You really do *not*
want to be caught "out there" in a 3 day nor'easter. They move up the
coast with incredible speed.

I second that sentiment and add that Hattaras can blow up in any given
hour this time of year.

At a minimum, bounce down to Beaufort and take off from there. Have
another of those steaks along the way.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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