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Best East Coast Summer Cruising Grounds
On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 10:23:04 -0500, "Armond Perretta"
wrote: Then there's Maine. Maine for many folks begins east of Muscongus Bay, and gets better the farther east one goes. The problem with this coast is that (a) it takes a more experienced hand (and a better prepared vessel) to really enjoy it, and (b) sometimes you cannot see it. I know many folks who've spent 2 full weeks in fog on this coast. I know just as many who've had clear weather for their entire cruise (well, not _that_ many). I am a Maineiac and have been for some time, but I can understand why some folks would not agree. I go on my own boat and never have anything that resembles a schedule. I would say your short list should include Southern New England and Penobscot Bay, depending on the specifics I mentioned at the beginning of this post. Look for a copy of Bill Robinson's "Places to Cruise." It covers just about all the possible spots on the East Coast (plus some other well known areas). It's long out of print but often available in local libraries. He says it a lot better than I have, although I suspect our conclusions are not very far apart. I agree with most of what Armond says. Exceptions: I would say Maine begins at Cape Elizabeth, not Muscongus Bay. There are some lovely anchorages in Casco Bay if you are willing to sail north for some distance, and aren't trying to make time along the coast. Richmond Island, at Cape Elizabeth, offers a pleasant anchorage even if you are trying to make time along the coast. Same for the Sheepscot River. Cruising in September, we have had as many as 13 days straight of super-clear weather. When Labor Day is early, we have often arrived to meet thick fog, sometimes lasting 2 or 3 days. Usually clear for the remaining time. Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a "Religious wisdom is to wisdom as military music is to music." |
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