I have been through the East River. It would have been kind of fun *with the current*, but our timing was wrong and we had a slow trip. With or against, it would be a horrible place to lose an engine with all the traffic and bridges. Other than that, it doesn't require any extraordinary skill with good visibility. I wouldn't do it in fog or at night, but YMMV. Joe Coquina Hells Gate Veteran :)
-----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 14:42 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Stus-List East River insights 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! _______________________________________________ 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!
