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--- In , "sharker2003" <sharker2003 at dot dot dot >
wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm new to this forum, but I've enjoyed browsing through and reading
> through all the great info here. I'm looking for an opinion from
some experianced cruisers regarding the following:
>
> Has anyone here made this trip? What sorts of things should we be
> especially concerned about?
>
> Appreciate your thoughts,
> Brandon
>
Brandon,
Like Susan said, it's still $600 for a boat under 50', plus the $850
refundable deposit, unless you damage something during transit. If
you're a SSCA Member, there's a recent account by FIONA which includes
his transit earlier this year, in the May Commodores' Bulletin. And as
usual, there's always great cruising information by members about all
the places people are cruising around the globe.
When we transited in 2004 on SAGA, an Alberg 35, we got to spend the
night in Lake Gatun (and join that very exclusive club!) only because
we were given a choice by our Advisor. You should be sure to tell them
your vessel can make the required 8 knots, (even if only over the
Niagra Fall!) Obviously, conditions may prohibit you from doing so in
transit (wind on the nose, prop backwash, etc.). Then if your too slow
to make it in one day, they will give you the option of an overnight
stay in the Lake. It's very nice too. The largest man-made freshwater
lake in the world. They tell you not to leave the boat, but we took a
swim around SAGA the next morning before the new advisor arrived! Just
look out for the gators!
Have a great voyage!
-Nancy B. - SSCA Editor
