GL: Route request

[B.]

I'm not sure to understand what is so wrong about St-Lawrence. I brought
back a 40' boat a few years ago in early May at 5 kts from Gaspesie to
Ontario and did not have any trouble related to the river, except reading
the tide tables and wait for the proper schedule. Many safe harbors, many
marinas, and a very helpful Coast Guard. While I was in the fog relying only
on GPS, they were in touch with me to check for traffic. None that day. It
was fun.

Yes, it's been windy for a day or two. So what ? It's a boat, not a bed.

With its hundreds, if not thousand of islands all the way from Atlantic
Ocean to Kingston, St-Lawrence river is one of the most beautiful cruises
you could expect. 

Tadoussac, the Saguenay river and its whales is spectacular, like is a fjord
in Norway.

Why do you think big cruising ships come from all over the world to discover
the St-Lawrence river ? Give it a try. Cruising is not suppose to be only
travelling from a lock to another lock in protected waters.

Bryan


> Dear All,
> 
> Thanks for all your good advice so far, I have been reading in the
> back round for years as I have planned my adventure.
> I would like to give a little more info as to the particulars so your
> excellent suggestions are based on fact.
> Again I would like to get back home to Lake Michigan from Ft.
> Lauderdale as soon as possible this next Spring Weather and safety
> first of course.
> 
> The Boat
> Condition is above average with new paint everywhere for what that
> matters.
> Length             77'
> Beam               18'.6"
> Draft                 8.6"
> Mast height     75'
> Weight             50 ton
> Hull                  Steel
> Rig                   Ketch
> Cruising speed under power:  10 kts
> Yes, it does have a pilothouse w/heat
> 
> I've gotten the impression No to the  St. Lawrence for sure.
> I had not even considered coming up the Tom Bigbee, I just assumed
> Spring runoff  would be too much.
> An ocean run to New York, then a trip up the Hudson, step the mast,
> and enjoy the Erie through to Buffalo, mast up and sail home?
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Curt
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