Seeking advice on passage to Nova Scotia in CD25

[Evan]

I'm planning to sail from NYC to Nova Scotia (and back, I hope!) in CHLOE this coming summer and would love to hear any words of advice from anyone who has made this trip. Last summer I sailed to Cape Cod and am now itching to go further down east. I have also cruised the coast of Maine in the past in a Rhodes 19 but never made it out to Nova Scotia. Is attempting to crossing the Bay of Fundy in a CD25 wise? I'd like to make it as far as Cape Breton.

Evan
s/v CHLOE
CD25



eeames@aol.com

[Isaac]

Evan,

I think as long as you stay close to shore you are fine. CD25 are sturdy boats, just make sure the boat has correct ballast. These boats tend to be stern heavy.

By the way, I have a CD25 that i keep in NYC as well. I keep it at Liberty Harbor, how about u? Is yours the yellow boat?

Also, how long do you figure it will take to sail to Nova Scotia? 3 weeks?

Isaac




capedorynyc@aol.com

[Dave]

Evan,

I think as long as you stay close to shore you are fine. CD25 are sturdy boats, just make sure the boat has correct ballast. These boats tend to be stern heavy.

By the way, I have a CD25 that i keep in NYC as well. I keep it at Liberty Harbor, how about u? Is yours the yellow boat?

Also, how long do you figure it will take to sail to Nova Scotia? 3 weeks?

Isaac

Evan,
My cousin tried that sail from Gloucester to Nova Scotia two years ago. The biggest problem he ran into was the fog. I also have relatives up there and from what they say the tides are extremly fast and many small sailboats without the power can get pushed around and grounded. Most all sailing vessels up there also have radiar. I am also a 25CD owner and I believe she could do it, just be extemely careful with the tides.




Duncandavid1@msn.com

[Bob Pence]

I'm planning to sail from NYC to Nova Scotia (and back, I hope!) in CHLOE this coming summer and would love to hear any words of advice from anyone who has made this trip. Last summer I sailed to Cape Cod and am now itching to go further down east. I have also cruised the coast of Maine in the past in a Rhodes 19 but never made it out to Nova Scotia. Is attempting to crossing the Bay of Fundy in a CD25 wise? I'd like to make it as far as Cape Breton.

Evan
s/v CHLOE

A CD30 would be better. NY. to N.S. is a long trip in a 25. Assume you have a month. Play the tide and early summmer can provide beau ceau fog. The Atlanic coast of Nova Scotia is not always sailor friendly but there are numerous safe harbors. If you go into Sable River to Port L'Herbert look up sailor friends, the Rosatti's, they have a large dock on the river.



sixpence@dmv.com

[Isaac]

I've sailed a lot in Maine in small boats. You don't need radar, but a good GPS chartplotter and loud fog horn is essential.

To deal with currents, I suggest upgrading to a 15hp engine. The new ones will fit in the engine well.

I have 15hp and it gets me through very fast tides of four knots.

Isaac

[Mike Thompson]

One consideration at any point on your trip might be
"Do I have sufficient gas to reach land by motoring?"
I once 'sailed' as a guest to Nova Scotia, motoring
all the way there. After days of waiting for the return
trip my time ran out and I flew back. They motored all
the way back.
I wish you better luck.
Mike
CD28 HAVEN

I'm planning to sail from NYC to Nova Scotia (and back, I hope!) in CHLOE this coming summer and would love to hear any words of advice from anyone who has made this trip. Last summer I sailed to Cape Cod and am now itching to go further down east. I have also cruised the coast of Maine in the past in a Rhodes 19 but never made it out to Nova Scotia. Is attempting to crossing the Bay of Fundy in a CD25 wise? I'd like to make it as far as Cape Breton.

Evan
s/v CHLOE
CD25

tmike@ma.ultranet.com

[Mel]

Evan:
From the Canadian perspective, come on up,you'll love it. Yes the tides are high, they require respect and good timing. The fog, well its fog and sometimes real thick. Coming from Maine to New Brunswick I once heard the roar of an engine coming fast and furious, nothing on radar. Air plane. It is a coast that you will find breath taking, the people will welcome you like never before. Carry lots of fuel, it seems like there is no wind when you want it. If you decide to come this way and alter coarse into New Brunswick we would welcome you or any other CDer's to this part of the world. The St. John River is second to none.

Mel Vincent
Caprice
CD 28



mawv@nbnet.nb.ca

[Sea Lion]

I've sailed a lot in Maine in small boats. You don't need radar, but a good GPS chartplotter and loud fog horn is essential.

To deal with currents, I suggest upgrading to a 15hp engine. The new ones will fit in the engine well.

I have 15hp and it gets me through very fast tides of four knots.

Isaac