GL: Three Months into the Great Loop

[Warren Hall]

Hi
I hope you have been enjoying your trip so far. I would suggest that you
should get south of NYC and into sheltered waters by Sept. 1. If you are going
inside along the New Jersey coast this isn't so much of a problem as it's a
short hop. However if you go outside to Cape May your exsposure is much longer
and you should be very aware of the weather. The Sept 1 date is only a guide,
if you watch the weather it can be extended a bit, however that's when fall
conditions set in. Oct. is a beautiful month on the Chesapeak Bay. Nov. can
bring a lot of Fog as you head south at that time, be aware and ready to drop
the hook and wait it out. Marinas are generally open and you should have no
trouble finding a slip.  Washington, DC is a great place to see from your boat
and getting around is a pleasure.  Good luck on your way south.
Wiseye
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Melinda<mailto:melinda at aftertuition.com>
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  Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 9:12 AM
  Subject: GL: Three Months into the Great Loop


  Hello.

    This is our first posting to this forum.  We left Chicago on May 17, 2007
beginning a year long trip on the loop.  We are leaving the Erie Canal today
and starting on the Hudson River.

    We plan to leave Washington DC on November 1 and take the ICW down to
Florida. Does anyone see any problems with taking this southern route so late
in the year?  We understand the marinas are still open and gas is available.

    Thanks.

    Melinda and Jeff Borck
    www.aftertuition.com<http://www.aftertuition.com/>
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