Just closed on a '97 Kirie 39 with swing
keel and am planning to sail to
NYC from Stewart FL to live at the 79th St.
Boat Basin. First stop Norfolk, then
Baltimore, then
NYC. I've been sailing for years, some
offshore, but am a bit nervous about a
new boat and new technology (GPS, SSB).
I plan to leave early June to Norfolk, outside if
weather permits, and would love some
advice on estimated length of voyage and recommended
weather resources. I am new to the
boat, it is is 39', cruises @ approx. 6 Knots, has VHS,
GPS,
SSB. I would like to ride the
Gulf Stream to save some time on my way ultimately to NYC via
Chesapeake Bay. If I have a bad
forecast, I will plan to make my way to
Beaufort then inside.
Am I reasonable in giving myself 5 days outside to Norfolk (crew needs to leave by day certain) and what do you recommend as weather resources?
Thanks,
Justin