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113 nautical miles in dense fog
We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't
see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On Thu, 31 May 2018 21:58:10 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack Sounds exciting. Thank god for RADAR and hope you don't hit a submerged shipping container huh? |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
Wayne.B
We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack .......... Glad all is going well Wayne. Radar. Your eyes in the dark. Glad you know how to navigate with it. Btw, I’m looking at dots too! |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 9:58:41 PM UTC-4, Wayne.B wrote:
We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 9:58:41 PM UTC-4, Wayne.B wrote:
We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack Wow. That's a nail biting adventure. Very cool, stay safe. |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On 5/31/2018 9:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack Yuck. For well experienced boating people like yourself navigating in heavy fog is stressful but safe. I was never comfortable in fog and avoided traveling in it if at all possible. We were leaving Montauk, Long Island in the morning but I put off getting underway for a couple of hours until the fog had a chance to burn off. It didn't. Got underway and was slowly making my way down the long waterway filled with boats towards the inlet/exit. Couldn't see a thing other than watching radar. I chickened out, turned around and went back to the dock. Waited another couple of hours until it started to clear. |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On Thu, 31 May 2018 21:58:10 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:
We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack Scary even thinking about it. I'd have probably turned right back around. Glad all went well. |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 05:14:27 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 5/31/2018 9:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack Yuck. For well experienced boating people like yourself navigating in heavy fog is stressful but safe. I was never comfortable in fog and avoided traveling in it if at all possible. We were leaving Montauk, Long Island in the morning but I put off getting underway for a couple of hours until the fog had a chance to burn off. It didn't. Got underway and was slowly making my way down the long waterway filled with boats towards the inlet/exit. Couldn't see a thing other than watching radar. I chickened out, turned around and went back to the dock. Waited another couple of hours until it started to clear. === Navigating with RADAR takes practice, enough practice that you have the confidence to believe what you're seeing, and know how to interpret it. When we bought the boat 14 years ago I splurged a bit on a commercial quality Furuno unit that doubes as a chart plotter and depth sounder. It's the most reliable piece of equipment on the boat and I've never regretted the decision. |
113 nautical miles in dense fog
On 6/1/2018 7:25 AM, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 31 May 2018 21:58:10 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: We left Cape May, New Jersey this morning in fog so dense we couldn't see either breakwater on the way out of the inlet, couldn't have done it without RADAR. The expectation was that the fog would lift by mid-morning and we'd have clear sailing up the Jersey coast into the NYC area. It didn't happen. If anything the fog got worse as the day went on and we never saw anything for the entire 113 nautical miles until anchoring in Atlantic Highlands late in the evening. It was instrument flying all the way on RADAR, GPS chart plotter, compass and AIS for the entire trip. There's a nice sense of accomplishment in doing that but it's also very stressful and hardly a pleasant day on the water. We'd have waited for clear weather but there's a 3 day nor'easter in the forecast and we have family obligations in NY next week. More dots for 'Airree: http://tinyurl.com/waynebspottrack Scary even thinking about it. I'd have probably turned right back around. Glad all went well. I don't mind fog that reduces visibility to about 25-30 yards or so but when it's so thick that you can barely see the handrails on the bow pulpit where the anchor sits it gets hairy especially in congested areas in a harbor. That's what it was like when we left Montauk harbor. |
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