Sharkbait I'll keep that in mind.
We had to postpone. Haven't rescheduled yet.
New Cape Dory Owner
Moderator: Jim Walsh
Re: New Cape Dory Owner
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
Re: New Cape Dory Owner
It worked for me a couple of times. They really try to aid those who they believe to be newbies.
If you are going east; remember to use the Harvey lock going into the Mississippi River. That way you get to go downstream to the industrial canal. If you use the Algiers lock you will have to fight the current going up stream to the industrial canal. Depending upon the rains to the north the Mississippi can be really treacherous or very pleasant. If the flow is high turning the corner into the lock can be a real challenge. Hug the east bank coming downstream. Do not forget to contact river traffic control on the VHF. Those sea going boats are really big and can't get out of your way.
If you are going east; remember to use the Harvey lock going into the Mississippi River. That way you get to go downstream to the industrial canal. If you use the Algiers lock you will have to fight the current going up stream to the industrial canal. Depending upon the rains to the north the Mississippi can be really treacherous or very pleasant. If the flow is high turning the corner into the lock can be a real challenge. Hug the east bank coming downstream. Do not forget to contact river traffic control on the VHF. Those sea going boats are really big and can't get out of your way.
Have A Nice Day
Re: New Cape Dory Owner
The river level is high right now. I think it crested last week. I can see part of the river and the industrial canal from my office window, a little bit of Lake Pontchartrain too.
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
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jen1722terry
- Posts: 521
- Joined: Jun 1st, '13, 17:05
- Location: CD 31. #33 "Glissade"
Re: New Cape Dory Owner
A warm and hearty welcome, Captain.
We bought our 31 in '13, after much shopping. She's kept us safe and happy over 1200 miles of cruising, and we're looking forward to many more happy year with her.
We really haven't found any faults, but much to like. She's roomy for an Alberg design, much more so than boats just a bit shorter. A solid, capable boat for almost any use (including sailing to Bermuda, if your name happens to be Walsh).
Enjoy getting to to know your new girl. She'll be a kind and loyal friend.
Jenn and Terry
We bought our 31 in '13, after much shopping. She's kept us safe and happy over 1200 miles of cruising, and we're looking forward to many more happy year with her.
We really haven't found any faults, but much to like. She's roomy for an Alberg design, much more so than boats just a bit shorter. A solid, capable boat for almost any use (including sailing to Bermuda, if your name happens to be Walsh).
Enjoy getting to to know your new girl. She'll be a kind and loyal friend.
Jenn and Terry
Jennifer & Terry McAdams
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
Re: New Cape Dory Owner
Finally got my boat to her new home.
We left Aransas Pass, TX Monday morning and got to Grand Isle, LA Thursday night about 11.
Spent most of Friday dinking with the cooling system and headed into Barataria Bay Saturday morning. Went through Barataria Bay, up the Barataria Waterway to the ICW. Spent Saturday night at Boomtown (casino) on the ICW and finished the trip through the locks, river, Industrial Canal with its various bridges Sunday and got her tucked away in her new slip about 4 pm Sunday afternoon.
Kevin and Clinton taught me quite a lot about my new boat and sailing her offshore. Quite an adventure and a GREAT learning experience. Two GREAT GUYS to sail with.
We left Aransas Pass, TX Monday morning and got to Grand Isle, LA Thursday night about 11.
Spent most of Friday dinking with the cooling system and headed into Barataria Bay Saturday morning. Went through Barataria Bay, up the Barataria Waterway to the ICW. Spent Saturday night at Boomtown (casino) on the ICW and finished the trip through the locks, river, Industrial Canal with its various bridges Sunday and got her tucked away in her new slip about 4 pm Sunday afternoon.
Kevin and Clinton taught me quite a lot about my new boat and sailing her offshore. Quite an adventure and a GREAT learning experience. Two GREAT GUYS to sail with.
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
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Skeep
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- Location: Previously CD Typhoon #729, now Alberg 30 Hull #614
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Re: New Cape Dory Owner
Yes indeed, chronicle your journey! Welcome.
Skeep
Supporting Member #1576 of the CDSOA
Current Vessel, Alberg 30 Hull #614 to be named yet
Formerly S/V Hull #729 "Baggy Wrinkles"
Blogsite for Alberg Ty and Alberg 30 continues athttp://baggywrinkles.blogspot.com
Located at Lake Murray Sailing Club, Chapin South Carolina
Supporting Member #1576 of the CDSOA
Current Vessel, Alberg 30 Hull #614 to be named yet
Formerly S/V Hull #729 "Baggy Wrinkles"
Blogsite for Alberg Ty and Alberg 30 continues athttp://baggywrinkles.blogspot.com
Located at Lake Murray Sailing Club, Chapin South Carolina
Re: New Cape Dory Owner
Going through the locks and bridges was not a problem. Just some delays.
Being in the Mississippi River was a little intimidating. Lots of BIG traffic.
Can't believe my son-in-law and some of his buds kayaked in the river.
Being in the Mississippi River was a little intimidating. Lots of BIG traffic.
Can't believe my son-in-law and some of his buds kayaked in the river.
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA