[PUP] Getting to the St. Lawrence Seaway

[Ross Anderson]

Milt, tried to reply but your email was blocked so responding this
way. From Hudson either the Eire or Champlain Canals. The Champlain
Canal
(Low Bridge 15') takes you to Lake Champlain and then to the St.
Lawrence by way of the Richelieu river exiting into the St. Lawrence
at Sorel Quebec, east of Montreal. The problem with that route is
draft. in Richelieu of 4'  to 5' I think is max but should check that.
Otherwise a beautiful trip. I would also plan side trips to the Isle
de Madelines (Magdeline Islands) and Prince Edward Island on the way
to the Bra D'or. These islands should not be missed. Good trawlering
and God Bless - Ross 10&2


On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 4:04 PM, Milt Baker <miltbaker at mindspring.com> wrote:
> I'm thinking about a trip up the Hudson River or Lake Champlain and down the
> St. Lawrence Seaway, stopping at the Bras d'Or Lakes and Nova Scotia on the
> way back to Maine, but I don't know the geography and seek the wisdom of the
> board.
>
> Specifically, what are the options for getting from the Atlantic seaboard to
> the St. Lawrence River?  My draft is a solid 6 feet and my bridge clearance
> is 35 feet, but I'm prepared to remove the mast and carry it on deck if that's
> neceessary.
>
> Any ideas or local knowledge gratefully accepted!  Recommended cruising
> guides?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Milt Baker, Nordhavn 47 Bluewater, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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