How do you sail from Lake Champlain to the Atlantic ?

Just an European sailor wondering ....

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Bjarke M. Christensen
Maxi Magic - Himmelblå
http://www.MAXImalt.dk

Bjarke Christensen wrote:
How do you sail from Lake Champlain to the Atlantic ?

Just an European sailor wondering ....

In addition to the two obvious routes (Hudson and St. Lawrence) you
can also go inland through th Great Lakes, down the Mississippi River
and Tenn-Tom Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Although this is
clearly the long way around, it has become a popular cruising route
known as the Great Circle.

I believe the route is called the Great Loop.
"Jeff" wrote in message
news
Bjarke Christensen wrote:
How do you sail from Lake Champlain to the Atlantic ?

Just an European sailor wondering ....

In addition to the two obvious routes (Hudson and St. Lawrence) you can
also go inland through th Great Lakes, down the Mississippi River and
Tenn-Tom Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Although this is clearly the
long way around, it has become a popular cruising route known as the Great
Circle.

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:20:08 GMT, Commodore Joe Redcloud©
wrote:

From the north end of the lake, you can follow the Richlieu River
north to the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and then eastward to the Atlantic.

Via the Chambly Canal which is narrow but very scenic. There are
several bridges where we were uncomfortable (but navigable) with a 12
1/2 ft beam. There are also places where two boats passing each other
require a great deal of caution. Max height is about 16 feet if I
recall correctly.

To the south you can access the Hudson River which will take you to
New York City.

Via the New York State barge canal system. There is a 15 foot bridge
at Ft Edwards that requires caution for power boats, but sail boats
will already have their masts unstepped of course.

Both the Chambly and NYS canals require fees and permits which are
easily obtained through their respective websites.

From New York City, you can either travel north east
and through the Long Island Sound to the Atlantic, or continue south
past Fort Hamilton and out to the Atlantic.

Any route with mast upright ? (12 meter)

Bjarke

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:20:08 GMT, Commodore Joe Redcloud©
wrote:

From the north end of the lake, you can follow the Richlieu River
north to the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and then eastward to the Atlantic.

Via the Chambly Canal which is narrow but very scenic. There are
several bridges where we were uncomfortable (but navigable) with a 12
1/2 ft beam. There are also places where two boats passing each other
require a great deal of caution. Max height is about 16 feet if I
recall correctly.

To the south you can access the Hudson River which will take you to
New York City.

Via the New York State barge canal system. There is a 15 foot bridge
at Ft Edwards that requires caution for power boats, but sail boats
will already have their masts unstepped of course.

Both the Chambly and NYS canals require fees and permits which are
easily obtained through their respective websites.

From New York City, you can either travel north east
and through the Long Island Sound to the Atlantic, or continue south
past Fort Hamilton and out to the Atlantic.

You'll find references under both names, but "great circle" is the one
I hear the most:
http://www.pdqflotillas.com/PDF/PMM.pdf
http://skipperbob.home.att.net/publications.htm

And yes, I appreciate that there is another meaning to "great circle."

Tom R. wrote:
I believe the route is called the Great Loop.
"Jeff" wrote in message
news
Bjarke Christensen wrote:

How do you sail from Lake Champlain to the Atlantic ?

Just an European sailor wondering ....


In addition to the two obvious routes (Hudson and St. Lawrence) you can
also go inland through th Great Lakes, down the Mississippi River and
Tenn-Tom Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Although this is clearly the
long way around, it has become a popular cruising route known as the Great
Circle.

I don't think so, but there are marinas along the way that are well
versed in raising masts. Mine was put up in Catskill NY, about 30
miles south of Albany. During the migration seasons, the two marinas
in that town are each doing about a dozen a day.

Bjarke Christensen wrote:
Any route with mast upright ? (12 meter)

Bjarke

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:20:08 GMT, Commodore Joe Redcloud©
wrote:

From the north end of the lake, you can follow the Richlieu River

north to the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and then eastward to the Atlantic.

Via the Chambly Canal which is narrow but very scenic. There are
several bridges where we were uncomfortable (but navigable) with a 12
1/2 ft beam. There are also places where two boats passing each other
require a great deal of caution. Max height is about 16 feet if I
recall correctly.

To the south you can access the Hudson River which will take you to
New York City.

Via the New York State barge canal system. There is a 15 foot bridge
at Ft Edwards that requires caution for power boats, but sail boats
will already have their masts unstepped of course.

Both the Chambly and NYS canals require fees and permits which are
easily obtained through their respective websites.


From New York City, you can either travel north east
and through the Long Island Sound to the Atlantic, or continue south
past Fort Hamilton and out to the Atlantic.

Bjarke Christensen wrote:
Any route with mast upright ? (12 meter)


Not from Lake Champlain, no. There are several fixed bridges
over both river/canal systems. The air draft clearance is
about 15' (4.6 meter). These waterways are far too narrow &
blocked by hills & forest to sail, anyway. On the plus side,
they go thru lovely scenic country.

The southern route, via the Hudson River, is a bit more
friendly to recreational boaters IMHO.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:11:34 +0100, "Bjarke Christensen"
(nej, det skal selvfølgelig være med K da jeg
er dansker) wrote:

Any route with mast upright ? (12 meter)
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No, none at all.