Buzzards Bay
From CruisersWiki
TrimaranKen (Talk | contribs) m (→Offshore Islands and Groups) |
TrimaranKen (Talk | contribs) m (→Approach and Navigation) |
||
| Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | The Cape Cod Canal and Woods Hole have '''EXTREMELY''' strong currents. Do not attempt to go against the current unless you can maintain at least 10 knots of boat speed under engine power. | |
| + | |||
| + | There are specific rules for Canal Passage. The Canal is operated and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. You must follow the Canal rules when entering and passing through the Canal. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Information can be found at [http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ccc/navigation/navigation.htm]. You must transit the Canal under motor power. | ||
==Check-in facilities== | ==Check-in facilities== | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 30 October 2009
Buzzards Bay
 (Click links for more information)
| |
 | DD°M.M′N/S, DD°M.M′E/W |
|---|---|
 | [ Photo gallery] |
 | [ Local chartlet] |
Click for larger view
Southern Massachusetts from the Cape Cod Canal to Rhode Island
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
- Chart Source
- NOAA
- Chart Nos: 13227, 13228, 13229, 13230, 13232, 13235, 13236
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
The Cape Cod Canal and Woods Hole have EXTREMELY strong currents. Do not attempt to go against the current unless you can maintain at least 10 knots of boat speed under engine power.
There are specific rules for Canal Passage. The Canal is operated and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. You must follow the Canal rules when entering and passing through the Canal.
Information can be found at [1]. You must transit the Canal under motor power.
Check-in facilities
Checkin in Boston Harbor or New Bedford
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Cuttyhunk,
Naushon (Hadley Harbor)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Too numerous to list.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
West Marine, New Bedford
West Marine, Fairhaven
West Marine, Marion
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - fuel notes
- Water - water notes
- Electricity - electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
| |
|---|
| | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Place Page Links Here | edit/remove | |
.
