[Rhodes22-list] Hello everyone

[Michael D. Weisner]

Chris,

Pay careful attention to weather forecasts this time of year.  Rains are 
predicted next week and our weather has been becoming squally fairly 
quickly, lately.  Spring temperatures probably to blame.  Also, the Sound is 
still fairly cool so hypothermia may still be an issue.

The tides on the north shore of LI run 7-8 feet.  We always have sailors who 
get into trouble because they did not allow for such large tidal changes. 
It causes strong currents in shallows and rivers, loosens anchors due to 
insufficient scope and leaves boats hanging in mid air if secured to docks 
at high tide without enough slack.

We also have a lot of large craft traffic in the Sound, including ferries, 
Port Jefferson-Bridgeport and Orient Pt-New London, barges (mostly gravel), 
tankers, freighters and cruise ships.  Pay careful attention and invest in a 
radar reflector, particularly if crossing the Sound in darkness.

Mike
s/v Shanghaid'd Summer ('81)
       Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Chris Rossman" Friday, April 24, 2009 7:15 PM
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> I have a 1976 Rhodes 22.  Monday I am planning a trip down to the shore of 
> CT.  It will be my first time on Long Island Sound.  I am looking for any 
> advice for sailing with the current and tide.  So far I have only been 
> sailing on upper Lake Champlain.  Any input would be appreciated, thanks.
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