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ARGold · 24-06-2009, 08:38

Hello:

I am helping sail a 38 foot full-keel boat from SF to Seattle in July. Neither the skipper nor I have any experience in these waters.

We are aware of the fog and the fact that this direction is the "wrong way" but don't know the best routes to plan. I am researching the motoring range of this boat and am considering short hops up the coast versus going out a long way. I have heard that the lore is to go offshore a ways first but I have also heard that in today's world of electronic navigation that is less of an imperitive than it used to be.

Route planning advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

24-06-2009, 08:38	#1
ARGold Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Boat: C&C 34 Posts: 30	San Fran to Seattle: Advice? Hello: I am helping sail a 38 foot full-keel boat from SF to Seattle in July. Neither the skipper nor I have any experience in these waters. We are aware of the fog and the fact that this direction is the "wrong way" but don't know the best routes to plan. I am researching the motoring range of this boat and am considering short hops up the coast versus going out a long way. I have heard that the lore is to go offshore a ways first but I have also heard that in today's world of electronic navigation that is less of an imperitive than it used to be. Route planning advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.