The trip that Roger wants to do sure has its obstacles. First, the highest
tides in the world. Then, a reversing waterfall that has a twenty minute
window which a boat can go under a bridge and get up river. Then,,,
underwater cables?

I also did a search of the river and it is about 90 miles from St John to
Fredericton. That is a significant trip up and back.

If it were me? I'd sail to St John, take a bus/car/etc to Fredericton,
watch the festival, have a couple of days to roam, and then go back and get
my boat in St John.

Then, sail to Nova Scotia, and then back to Maine. You still get the
international in your itinerary, without the reversing falls, underwater
cables, and 180 mile trip up and down a river.

Just my thoughts.

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"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message
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On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:00:13 GMT, "NE Sailboat"
wrote:

"cable ferries" ?? what is a cable ferry?


Ferries that run along an underwater cable. Especially used where the
ferry crosses a river with strong currents.


CWM


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"Terry K" wrote in message
oups.com...
Please be advised it is the Saint John River in New Brunswick. There
are other near namesakes (St. John's River, etc.) spread between New
Found Land, and Florida.

Several major features of this river have not been mentioned: Grand
Lake and Washdemoak Lake being two, each of which is worthy of a week
of exploration and fishing, etc. The reversing falls are so unique
that I am surprised they don't constitute more of an attraction.

The harbour in St. John, outside the falls, with it's public dock and
walking access to the farmer's market are another, while the river
itself is delightfully tranquil and picturesque and has many public
docks between it's mouth and Fredericton. Gagetown is also a popular
arts colony, with all the comforts any sailor might require, including
a delightful pub, the Old Boot, next to the docks.

Many of the Marble Head to Halifax race crowd make an annual side trip
to Grand lake's Douglas Harbour every year, for good reason.

I have sailed hereabouts for over 10 years. My boat has a mooring in
Evandale, in my cottage's front yard. Watch out for cable ferries,
hail on 16, and pass behind.

Terry K