In article Rpoef.1539$Rb.950@trndny01,
"WebColin" wrote:

I need to work, but I can do much of my consulting work remotely. I also
want a place that has snow cover most of the winter, culture within a couple
hour drive, etc. So, as you can see, I want to cross reference several
factors in looking for a good home.

Because I'm a novice, I'm quite ignorant on whether certain cities have
ocean access or not and how easy it is to get to and from the ocean from
those ports. I want to find out so I can limit my other searches to towns or
cities where I might have a slip off the end of my yard or within a
reasonably short drive.

You said a single book could cover just Nova Scotia. What if we limited it
to just a list of major towns and cities with ocean access?

Any suggestions? Harlan mad a good case for Burlington, which I must agree
is beautiful. Bil's list of ports also looks helpful.

Thanks,
Colin


"Don White" wrote in message
...
Aimee Shimlis wrote:
I'm very new to boating/sailing and want to move to a place where I will
be close to water with ocean access. I have not been able to find a
comprehensive list of U.S. (or global) cities or towns with ocean access.
I assume all cities on the ocean have access (or at least are near
access), but what about towns like Burlington, VT - can I sail north to
the Saint Lawrence or south down the Hudson and reach the ocean? Could I
get back the same way? What about Bangor, ME? Rochester, NY (and other
Great Lake towns)? etc.

Do I have to pay to use locks or would I have free access? Which channels
are navigable by sail versus which need power?

For any given town, I can look up if it has ports, but it's often hard to
tell if there is a 2-way route to sea. Also, I'm trying to find a list of
all towns with access, not just one at a time. Maybe I just need a good
set of charts which shows river currents and depth. Would they also show
ports? Is there a good book on cities with ocean access?

Are there other factors I need to consider in selecting a city/town with
a port?

Thanks so much,
Colin
Yikes! You could fill a book on Nova Scotia alone.
There are cruising guides for sale that describe sailing information on
ports for a particular area. Do you need to work..or are you retired?
http://ca.binnacle.com/online/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=13050

Colin, I noticed one person questioned your desire for ocean access. Any
new to boating/sailing person should even not think of going on the
ocean without ample training including Power Squadron's course and maybe
a course at one of the better sailing schools.

And definition of ocean can always be argued. But the most fun I have
had boating has been coastal ocean going off the coasts of Maine, Cape
Cod and Rhode Island. So, I think you are right to want to consider that
variable.

If, however, you find a lake where you want to live without such access,
you can always charter a boat or transport a boat to where you want. All
will not be lost.

Good luck

harlan

--
To respond, obviously drop the "nospan"?

WebColin wrote:
I need to work, but I can do much of my consulting work remotely. I also
want a place that has snow cover most of the winter, culture within a couple
hour drive, etc. So, as you can see, I want to cross reference several
factors in looking for a good home.

Because I'm a novice, I'm quite ignorant on whether certain cities have
ocean access or not and how easy it is to get to and from the ocean from
those ports. I want to find out so I can limit my other searches to towns or
cities where I might have a slip off the end of my yard or within a
reasonably short drive.

You said a single book could cover just Nova Scotia. What if we limited it
to just a list of major towns and cities with ocean access?

snip..

My next door neighbour makes a living as an Information Technology
consultant. He moved down from Ottawa with his Aloha 27.
http://www.halifaxinfo.com/
http://www.halifax.worldweb.com/
http://www.discoverysailing.com/pages/photos.html
Numerous other towns such as Lunenburg, Mahone bay, Chester etc.
Don't forget Baddeck on the Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton.
http://baddeck.com/

Don White wrote:

snip..

My next door neighbour makes a living as an Information Technology
consultant. He moved down from Ottawa with his Aloha 27.
http://www.halifaxinfo.com/
http://www.halifax.worldweb.com/
http://www.discoverysailing.com/pages/photos.html
Numerous other towns such as Lunenburg, Mahone bay, Chester etc.
Don't forget Baddeck on the Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton.
http://baddeck.com/

Just got this e-mail from an investment advisor who keeps spamming me
for my modest nestegg....
Read it, especially the Nova Scotia part...
************************************************** *************
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* Canadian Confidential: Part 3
* How to Play a Part in Canada's Growth
* Why Nova Scotia?
* How Does a Non-Resident Buy Property in Canada?


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continues to build on the momentum generated in the second half of
2004,' said Craig Wright, vice-president and chief economists, RBC."

Interestingly enough however, the housing market in Nova Scotia appears
"to have reached a plateau."

So, the Canadian economy (and tourist industry), employment, and wages
are all beginning their rise, all while the housing industry stays at a
steady pace.

All I can hear from the voice in the back of my head is.BUY, BUY, BUY.

How Does a Non-Resident Buy Property in Canada?

Again, buying real estate in Canada is simpler than it may seem.

There are so many ways in which you can go about buying property in
Canada, so many different status categories you can apply for, and
different tax stipulations (and more importantly, tax loopholes).

Due to an overwhelming response of Wealth Daily readers inquiring to
know more about Canadian land, real estate companies and investment
opportunities, I will be releasing a Full Report Canadian Confidential:
The Maritimes Project within the next 2 weeks here on Wealth Daily.

This report will offer a serious overall scope on the Atlantic
Provinces, why they seem so alluring, how to buy property in Canada
without losing American citizenship, how to invest and protect your
dollars in Canada, how to immigrate to Canada, and how Canada is the
most unheard of Tax Haven, not to forget my personal recommendations for
real estate companies in Canada that are selling land for pennies on the
dollar.

Until the Next,

Brooke Hall

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Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, v RBC Financial
Group, vi RBC Financial Group, vii RBC Financial Group
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"Harlan Lachman" wrote in message
...
In article Lxoef.1540$Rb.663@trndny01,
"WebColin" wrote:

Sorry, sent from my wife's account earlier. Colin here.

I do love Burlington. It's been one of my top choices all along. However,
I
like to be thorough.

Thanks,
Colin


"Harlan Lachman" wrote in message
...
In article VPlef.238$Sb.141@trndny03,
"Aimee Shimlis" wrote:

I'm very new to boating/sailing and want to move to a place where I
will
be
close to water with ocean access. I have not been able to find a
comprehensive list of U.S. (or global) cities or towns with ocean
access.
I
assume all cities on the ocean have access (or at least are near
access),
but what about towns like Burlington, VT - can I sail north to the
Saint
Lawrence or south down the Hudson and reach the ocean? Could I get
back
the
same way? What about Bangor, ME? Rochester, NY (and other Great Lake
towns)?
etc.

Do I have to pay to use locks or would I have free access? Which
channels
are navigable by sail versus which need power?

For any given town, I can look up if it has ports, but it's often hard
to
tell if there is a 2-way route to sea. Also, I'm trying to find a list
of
all towns with access, not just one at a time. Maybe I just need a
good
set
of charts which shows river currents and depth. Would they also show
ports?
Is there a good book on cities with ocean access?

Are there other factors I need to consider in selecting a city/town
with
a
port?

Thanks so much,
Colin

Aimee, from Burlington VT, the easiest way is down the Canals (free),
down the Hudson, and out into the Ocean. I have not gone up North yet
but a few have.

However, (either way) sailboats are required to drop their masts (most
pick Westport NY and raise them in Kingston NY). I have not done it on
my sailboats but my son and I went down by powerboat. Abusing ourselves
(leaving my home in Malletts Bay at 7:30 AM to reach the canals at 10
AM
and getting yelled at by the lock meisters who figure out your speed by
your passage times, it takes a minimum of two very hard days to reach
the ocean. On a sailboat, figure three - four. Most sailors motor from
Whitehall NY (or even before) to NYC because the Hudson (and the
entrance to Whitehall) is not the widest of rivers and some places are
dwarfed by mountains (e.g., Bear Mountain area)

Unlike the other towns you mention, although our sailing (and boating
season is short (Late May - October) I would assert we have one of the
most beautiful boating regions in the country (nestled between two
mountain ranges), fresh water (better for swimming and boat
maintenance), great cruising, and no fog.

harlan

--
To respond, obviously drop the "nospan"?

Pop me a note if you manage to get up here. I'll buy you one of the
decent local brews (the wines are just eh).

harlan

--
To respond, obviously drop the "nospan"?

rhys wrote:

By contrast, consider the Amazon. I believe sailboats can go over
1,000 miles up it from the Atlantic delta without trouble and with
adequate draft (if you can figure out its ever-changing meanders and
avoid snagging on trees on its banks, I suppose).

Err,
The late Sir Peter Blake might disagree with the use of the words
'without trouble'... :-(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Blake_(yachtsman)

rgds, Alan
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On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:35:27 +0000, (Alan Frame)
wrote:

rhys wrote:

By contrast, consider the Amazon. I believe sailboats can go over
1,000 miles up it from the Atlantic delta without trouble and with
adequate draft (if you can figure out its ever-changing meanders and
avoid snagging on trees on its banks, I suppose).

Err,
The late Sir Peter Blake might disagree with the use of the words
'without trouble'... :-(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Blake_(yachtsman)

True, but I was dealing with the navigation, not the beasts.

R.