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New London to Hampton

I am taking an O’Day 34 from New London, CT to Hampton, VA. I need to depart New London not later than 14 June. The boat has a V-berth forward of the head and hanging closet, starboard quarter berth, a starboard settee and expandable one on the port side of the salon. I’m glad to send pictures.

The planned route is the Long Island Sound to the East River timing the tidal flow, across the New York Harbor to Sandy Hook and then down the Jersey coast to Cape May. Depending upon crew and weather the rest of the route will be :

A. Down the Atlantic side of the Eastern Shore and then west to Hampton
-or alternately-
B. Up the Delaware Bay to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and then down the length of the Chesapeake Bay.

The Canal route is roughly 460 nm and the outer Atlantic route is about 100 nm shorter. I’ve made this trip twice before. Weather, seas and crew will determine duration. Three days would be sailing straight through, 7-10 days is probably a more realistic relaxed pace.

Stops at Northport, Port Washington, Atlantic Highlands, Atlantic City, Cape May, Chesapeake City, Annapolis and others are all possible embarkation/debarkation stops if someone can only participate in part of the trip. I will be taking the train from Newport News back up to CT to collect my vehicle.

I would like to make the trip quickly unless there is a desire to stop along the way and ensuring we all get enough rest.

Novice crew is fine and I’m glad to help with building skills. Experienced crew is appreciated but not a requirement. Mostly crew that readily pitch in above and below deck and are a welcome part of the team are desired.

I’ll provide provisions onboard, along with boat and marina expenses. Meals ashore and transportation to and from are individual’s responsibility.

The trip along Manhattan and through the Canal are highlights in my opinion. The boat is the shoal draft version that draws a 4.3’.

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