Danny, Edd is correct. He needs to be prepared for lots of commercial traffic. most will be going his way, and ferry traffic should be lighter than on a weekday. He needs to be confident about his engine/fuel system. Won't be doing any sailing.
Its a ride everyone should do at least once! The highlight of the Annapolis Newport race was the return down the East River. Even better than the party at the NYYC! Joel On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 2:42 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I have a friend that just purchased a Hobie 33. its a very light boat, > 4000 lbs, and very narrow, 8' beam, He want to deliver from rockaway beack > back to Narragansett bay this Saturday. His initial intention was to run > the outside of long island but the forecast is for some big wind and > probably some big seas. > > We were researching the east river as an alternative so he could go up LI > sound for a more protected journey. The current is very much in his favor > as low tide is 8am. the current will be slowing at that time and turning > toward LI sound. One of his crew is really afraid if the river. I think > the going on the inside is a better choice and he is on the fence. I > thought I would throw it out to you guys and see if anyone that has > experience with navigating the east river would offer some words of wisdom. > > > -- > Danny > T40 > Rum Runner IV > Mattapoisett, MA > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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