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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-12-2017, 07:51
Replies: 52
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Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

For those who have helped me and/or are following me:

I made it to Wilmington, NC on December 7th, 2017. I became this journey July 7th, 2017 and it took me 5 months of sailing. Definitely an...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-10-2017, 13:36
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Hello CF'ers:

Those following this post may want an update.
I got two French Canadians to join me as they know these waters.
Tehy own their own boats and sail from Club Nautique Longueuiel, QC....
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 30-09-2017, 09:49
Replies: 2,439
Views: 372,821
Posted By escale
Re: SSSSM - Part Deux

Hello Bdozz:

I'm not an expert on relationships, but have first hand experience with a few of my friends subjected to all kinds of internet fraud. So, here is my two cents:

I have no problem...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-09-2017, 08:10
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

I am pushing off anchorage near Sailing Club of Quebec. We are near (250ft) from the ramp. Coming across to Parc Nautique Levy was 2 hr before high tide and I had a 1.5 current coming up river. I...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 21-09-2017, 13:28
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Thanks Organic snowman:

We got here last night and had to cross the St L with the dinghy this morning. Yes, it is very interesting on this river. We got current coming down from Lake Ontario, we...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-09-2017, 16:36
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Everyone following this post:

We made it to Quebec City.
It took three days motoring, but we were able to move from 4.5 to 10.0 kts with the motor, the wind and the current behind us.

I'm...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 17-09-2017, 12:10
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Hello everyone:

Savanna equpment update:

I purchased a Honda EU2000i.
I figured that without battery backup
I could lose lights, radio, night lights, navigation plotter and other critical...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-09-2017, 10:44
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Everyone:

I have received a few private messages and would like to address their questions.
1) I'm sailing out the St Lawrence River around the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Basically that is...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 08-09-2017, 16:59
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Hello Potential Crew:

Alert, Alert, Alert.

It seems I'm always saying everything three time on the VHF radio.
Anyway, if you have been watching this thread and have considered sailing out from...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-08-2017, 18:14
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Sailnow34:

Check your PM message box. I just sent you a message.

Dan Escale
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-08-2017, 16:52
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Everyone:

We are now in Whitby, ON.

We arrived at nearly at 12 midnight and docked at the gas dock.
I met the guy who will add radar to our boat and we had to remove to mast.
Bummer, she...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-08-2017, 17:45
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Thanks Ardbeg:

That was a great report down stream from Lake Ontario. I guess I owe you two more beers. We are now on the other side of the Welland Canal. It was a boring trip, no sailing just...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 05-08-2017, 06:06
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Thanks Steadman:

I enjoy doing short wirte ups from time to time.
I will start a new thread in the Destination Forum on this topic.
I wish there was better WiFi from marina to marina. Most...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 04-08-2017, 08:38
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Hello from Port Stanley, ON.

For future sailors, here is a area report.

We are a large trimaran, 50ft in length and 26ft on the beam.
So, we anticipate difficulties and are used to solving...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 03-08-2017, 13:09
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

I will send you a PM
We are still looking
We have scheduled a radar install in Whitby, ON
We are not sure how long that will take.

Lake Erie was a blast. We have been covering 90 nm in 12 to...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 30-07-2017, 08:13
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Here are a couple of pictures of the chart plotter and off the deck.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 30-07-2017, 08:07
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Everyone reading this thread:

We made it to Sarnia.
Great sailing in Heron South from Tobermory.
After reviewing Steadman's post, we will be in Toronto in about August 9th (9 days) for a
Radar...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-07-2017, 14:09
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Savanna update:

We have me and 2 crewman to Kingston ON.
If you want to join to go the length to the Martimes, then we have room.
But after Kingston, we will only have two of us, still...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 27-06-2017, 12:29
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Hello Tetepare:

Yes, I believe ardbeg is heading downstream and then returning back upstream in August. My trip will be one way, out to the Atlantic and beyond.

Thanks Tetepare about the port...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 27-06-2017, 12:03
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

More information for potential crew.

You will absolutely need a current update to date passport.
Coast guards on both sides of the border have the right to board and I will yield if requested. ...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 27-06-2017, 11:41
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Hello ardbeg:

Concerning this information, I'd buy you two pints of beer.
Thanks for that.

I will try to send you a PM so we can keep in touch.

--- Dan
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 26-06-2017, 14:50
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Thanks Ainia:

Very good suggestions.
Yes, these are exactly the two options
It will certainly be discussed with the crew.
I would love to at least see the Maritimes.
Stopped here and there...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 26-06-2017, 14:24
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Some people have asked for more information, so I'm posting here for all potential crew.

1) We will have an EPIRB aboard.
2) I have have a Spot Gen 3 to track boat progress to a web page for your...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-06-2017, 19:32
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Thanks Gary Mc:

It pays to listen to the locals.
You have my attention.

This is a good idea.
I figure I have all summer to get to Maine through the St Lawrence, by say September, and then...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-06-2017, 19:21
Replies: 52
Views: 9,983
Posted By escale
Re: Lake Huron > Erie > Ontario > St Lawrence > Atlantic Summer 17

Thanks Tetepare:

This boat has most everything, but we will need food, water and diesel.
I'll be out there again in mid July and should study all the options .
I was there in early June and...
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