Cruise Planning NYC to Maine 2008 Update and Info request

[Oswego John]

....so if you go up in Maine, you go down to the east? So, now, if you go in the opposite direction, do you go up west? What is north in Maine, across? Who's on first? Whats on second.

I don't know if it's true but I heard, on good authority, that in Maine if you push the tiller to the left, the pointy end of the boat goes to the right but when you turn the wheel to the left, the pointy end goes to the left.

Strange, very strange. Think I'll take a power nap.

O J

[barfwinkle]

for posting such an interesting and timely topic. I am sure there are other LIS "TADPOLES" ploting/marking these points of interest as well.

Thanks again

[Neil Gordon]

....so if you go up in Maine, you go down to the east? So, now, if you go in the opposite direction, do you go up west? What is north in Maine, across? Who's on first? Whats on second.

I don't know if it's true but I heard, on good authority, that in Maine if you push the tiller to the left, the pointy end of the boat goes to the right but when you turn the wheel to the left, the pointy end goes to the left.

For the most part, if you're along the coast in Maine, North (and Northwest) is not an option for long because the land gets in the way. I suggest Northeast or Southwest if you want to keep the bottom wet.

That said, Northeast is down and Southwest is up. This will make more sense if you use a hand bearing compass and stand in front of it facing aft instead of behind it facing forward.

If you're on one of Maine's famous reaches, on a port tack, and you put the helm up, the pointy end will turn down. Put the helm down and the pointy end will turn up.

Whatever you do, if you're on a port tack, be sure to eventually turn or you'll run into the land. (See above.)

[Domenic]

If you decide to stop off at Liberty Landing Marina. Let me know. I am also a member of the liberty Landing Yacht Club. Perhaps, I can help? Domenic

[mike ritenour]

We've stopped there over 8 times over the years of going South.

Its a perfect stopover as one comes down the Hudson River.

For anyone contemplating a stopover in NYC, LLM is an awesome place to tour the city and enjoy a well kept marina.

Rit

[Dean Abramson]

Mike,

One of my favorite stops, which is quite convenient, is Tenants Harbor ME. Moorings are rented by an outfit called "Cod End." There is a decent store right up the hill. It can get a little crowded, but then, with lots of interesting resident boats, plus the transients, there is a lot good boat- and people-watching. It is a very beautiful harbor. You have to moor, no room to anchor.

If you want tranquility, just to the northeast is Long Cove, still within a dinghy ride to the town landing and Cod End. This is a wonderful place to anchor with lots of room, good holding, and great views. And few boats.

One caveat I would add about Jewell Island in Casco Bay: on a weekend, it is extremely crowded, and can be a bit party-ish. You can never put out much scope there, as it is small. There is, however, just to the north, a nice anchorage inside the southeast point of Cliff, which attracts far fewer boats. You could do Happy Hour at Jewell, then move over to Cliff for a quieter night. But if you drink too much at Happy Hour, I will deny ever having offered this last suggestion.

Dean

[mike ritenour]

I've put it on the charts!

Hopefully you can help us empty all those rum bottles ashore!

Rit

[Oswego John]

We interrrupt for breaking news.

It just occurred to me that a person becomes "groggy" from drinking grog. So that's where the word comes from? Brilliant , eh?

As you were.
O J
PS: Freezeball today.

[Dean Abramson]

Mike,

Personalized rum-bottle draining is a free service we offer to all transients who have excess rum.

Dean

[The Patriot]

... For the most part, if you're along the coast in Maine, North (and Northwest) is not an option for long because the land gets in the way. I suggest Northeast or Southwest if you want to keep the bottom wet ...

And furthermore, etc., etc. How are we on the Right Coast supposed to sail off into the sunset without unacceptable consequences?

Whatever you do, if you're on a port tack, be sure to eventually turn or you'll run into the land ...

Good point, Neil. I must add that I have encountered this problem several times in places other than Maine.

[mike ritenour]

Its called the St. Lawrence Seaway and if you've a yen, the newly opened Arctic passage to Alaska.

rit