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Prospector
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2010 :  10:15:54  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Has anyone done the portion of the great circle loop from Trenton Ontario to Toronto?

Any idea of how long it takes to sail that far, and how far out into Lake Ontario our boats can safely go?

I am trying to decide between the expensive but boring idea of shipping the boat to Toronto, and the cheap but exciting (if that is the right word) idea of sailing her there.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/10/2010 :  11:13:05  Show Profile
I'd think, with the right preparation and crew, your boat could make that trip. I'd guesstimate it to only be 200km or so. Look what JimB has done with his. You could hug the shore and break it up if you want or go offshore a bit and due it in one leg. I think your boat could easily cross due south to New York without a lot of problems. Britinusa crossed the Gulf Stream in his 250. I think it would make a cool vacation between jobs. Find a cruising guide to Lake Ontario and look for interesting stops along the way.

Aren't the dominant winds from the west and/or northwest? That puts you in the lee of the land the whole way so wave action shouldn't be terrible. Obviously, you would want to be far enough off shore should the winds come out of the south to avoid a lee shore situation.
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Response Posted - 06/10/2010 :  12:25:41  Show Profile
Chris,

I have no information for you, but I think it's a really nice problem to have!!! Moving your <b><i>yacht</i></b> from your previous location to your new area. You must be so wealthy!
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/10/2010 :  12:30:26  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Thanks John(s)

I am thinking we could get up the canal in 3 or 4 days (long weekend plus a day) and then leave the boat for a week in Picton or Trenton before heading into the lake to sail her to Toronto. I am hoping that I can get to Toronto in a weekend. I may be looking for delivery crew in a month or two. Night sailing will be on the schedule.

Edit to add: I hadn't considered the lee shore for reduced waves. I was thinking I'd be working to windward most of the way, but I suppose winds from the north would have me beam reaching which could be nice. I was expecting a close reach to close hauled. Prevailing winds on sailflow are from the northwest.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/10/2010 :  16:48:20  Show Profile
Term clarification: A <i><b>lee shore </b> </i> is a dangerous place to be. It means that the beach is downwind from your location. The rocks are to leeward of your boat. <i><b>In the lee of the land</b></i>, means that you will be protected by land from the prevailing winds. You will be leeward to the land.
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