Next message: susan meckley: "[world-cruising] Re: Corpus Christi, TX to Seattle, WA"
Thanks for all the info everyone. Based on all this I've decided not
to buy right now. Part of the appeal in buying the boat down here in
Texas was the adventure of sailing it up to WA. Since that's beyond
the scope of a 2 1/2 month project I'll just wait and buy one later.
Thanks!
--- In , "sailingnanc" <sailingnanc at dot dot dot >
wrote:
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> --- In , "sharker2003" <sharker2003@>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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
>
