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Rich G
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Initially Posted - 03/25/2005 : 15:35:43

Planning the trip to bring my new-to-me boat from Mattaypoisett, Ma to my home port of New York City. I'm figuring it'll take 5 days if the wind is right and I don't dautle. Probablly more like 10 in the real world, including stops along the way (the Vinyard or Block Island or Newport maybe?).

Am I crazy or can I do it in 7 - 10 days in late April/early May?

Rich

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John G-
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Response Posted - 03/25/2005 : 16:15:38

Rich,
First welcome to the Catalina 25 community and let us know where in N.Y you will keep the boat. I’m in [url="http://www.obmc.com/once%20in%20the%20harbor.htm"]Oyster Bay[/url] and live in Brooklyn. There are quite a few C25 owners in the N.Y. area.

I made the trip from Newport to Darien, Conn. in a Santana 26. Not as long as your trip but similar. The prevailing winds are against you so it could be a long beat. Also how you get through the race will add or subtract time. No sense going against the race as you will go backwards while beating at 4-5 knots.
We made it from Newport to Stonington in a long day that ended up with us finding the harbor at night. Not a great idea. Take your time if you can. I’d say 7-10 days is a good estimate and if you make better time so much the better. Stop at Fishers Island and the Thimbles if you can. Two of the best places on the Sound in my opinion. If you need to hole up before going down to NYC stop in [url="http://www.obmc.com/once%20in%20the%20harbor.htm"]Oyster Bay[/url] and say “Hi”. I’m on mooring CB36 right at the edge of the anchorage. The boat is [url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/photo/peregrine2.jpg"]"Peregrine"[/url].
Also bring your “woolies” the Sound can be very chilly that time of year.

Take pictures and write a log on your trip. I’m always looking for good Mainsheet material.
I am really looking for an article on Long Island Sound so please take notes.

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cvwall
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Response Posted - 03/28/2005 : 08:55:41

What John said. The prevailing winds are northwesterly to southwesterly. Time your tides (check out Eldridge about hitting the entrance to Narragansset Bay around slack water at the race, before the start of the flood in order to maximize a fair tide. I suggest taking small, 25-30 mile bites since you will be beating most of the way (northwesterly winds will be best for this, one long & one short leg). Plan layovers and ports to duck into if it gets nasty. With proper planning, this can be a great cruise, but it is easier heading east than west. John's advice about entering Stonington at night is right on: you don't want to attempt the Fisher's Island Sound entrance at night unless you are familiar with it - lots of thing to bump into if your navigation isn't spot on. No sweat in the daytime though, and there's Stonington, Mystic and Noank to layover in, with plenty of good facilities and easy access to rail into the city if you must layover for a while. Have fun, and if you pass Teasel on your way, be sure to signal.

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Response Posted - 03/28/2005 : 22:18:11

You just might cross paths with Passage going the opposite direction from Norwalk up to Mystic, her new (and also original) home... although I doubt that I'll be moving her quite that early--probably more like late May. My route will likely be to Port Jefferson, then to Mattituck, and finally to Mystic. If the wind clocks around to the east, I might stay in port somewhere. South to southwesterlies are the best sailing on the Sound, but unfortunately SW will be on your nose going down. The advice on The Race is right on--on the rest of the Sound the currents are more moderate (<2 kt.) and will average out for you--part of the day with, and part against.

Fair winds--which might be asking a lot that early! Allow for some layovers...

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