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04-26-2009, 09:38 PM
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Looking for non-ocean water route: NY to Richmond
I'm trying to find a non-ocean route for a 23' sailboat to go from NY Harbour to Richmond VA without having to take an open-ocean route (although I dont mind a little brine in my water).
In truth, the journey actually starts in Montreal Canada, coming down from Sorel through the Hudson River.
While I can easily get to the NY Harbor, and from there, I can almost make it to Trenton NJ (through the Raritan River), I cant seem to get all the way to Trenton and (eventually) the Delaware River - where I can then go past Philly, through the canal and into the Chesapeake Bay down (eventually) to Richmond.
Short of a land-hump through Trenton, does anyone know of anything I may have missed?
There is a Raritan canal, but it looks to now be a national park and closed to navigation.
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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04-26-2009, 10:04 PM
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Man, it looks like you might have to head out to sea...
You might need to post in the NJ forum, to see if they know anything more.
Good luck!
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04-26-2009, 10:39 PM
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Yup... I think I am hosed. I'm probably going to need to weigh the risks/advantages of a short land-haul vs. a much longer (but probably less expensive) coastal sea run.
Being a bit of a novice, I question the wisdom of doing this... I guess it depends on how friendly the currents and water is around those parts.
I figure its a 3-4 day run before I can hit some inter-coastal waterways again... and there are lots of clubs and harbors along the way I can duck, run or just rest in between legs.
Its not as if I haven't been in the ocean before... and in a Boston Whaler of all things... but I'd like to err on the side of caution whenever I can.
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04-27-2009, 06:39 AM
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Well, at least the land haul from New Brunswick to Trenton seems to only be about 40 miles... I'd definately price this option out, and then factor in the saved time/fuel as well as decreased risk.
Why do I feel like this is Oregon Trail, and you need to choose to take the ferry, ford the river, or float accross? haha
Again, good luck!
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04-27-2009, 01:13 PM
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I posted a reply to you under NY...
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