Bob, no one who has ever actually been to Port Jeff at night would
call it
tricky.


Sorry to disagree, but we came into port Jeff on a stormy night. The
angle of entrance can be hard to judge, especially if you're coming
from the East and wasn't there before. One of the ladies I sail with
took her Bristol 30 there two weeks ago and also made a pass before she
worked out the entrance. Each light is on the tip of a long slender bit
of land that can be invisible at night. We couldn't see them at all
that night. The NE Cruising guide makes comments, such as the one about
Port Jeff at night, based on many comments from folks who sail the
area. Obviously a few people thought it worthwhile to take care at the
entrance. You also need to watch for considerable traffic (and the
ferry) at times.
After we made our pass and observed the deal on the radar as well, we
entered with no problem. I wouldn't describe our entering of Port Jeff
as problematic. At night it's best to be sure before entering a new
area. If Mooron thinks otherwise that's fine. He can sail his boat
(rarely) as he pleases.


RB
35s5
NY