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==U.S.A to Bermuda Passage==
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===Departure Points===
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* Anywhere from the U.S. east coast presents a viable departure point.  Each departure point presents its own plusses and minuses.  Oddly enough, Bermuda represents a trip of 650 to 750 miles, almost reqardless of your departure point.
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* You must check in at St. George's Harbour.
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==Description==
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===Route (and/or possible stops)===
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==Charts==
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; NOAA Charts
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* There are no places to stop en route.  Either make it to Bermuda or turn back.
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: 5161 - Newport to Bermuda, including rhumb line
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; DMA Charts
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* Routing largely will depend on weather and gulfstream analysis, which changes regularly so there is no one established "route."  Many employ routers at a cost of a few hundred dollars.  Much of the same information is available publicly, but you need to know how to interpret it.
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: 26341 - Bermuda Islands
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: 26342 - The Narrows to Grassy Bay
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===Charts===
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: 26343 - St. George's Harbour
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List the charts required for this passage.
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: 26344 - Great Sound Plan: North & South Basins
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: 26345 - Hamilton Harbour
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* NOAA Chart No. 5161 (Newport to Bermuda, including rhumb line)
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* DMA Chart No. 26341 (Bermuda Islands)
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* DMA Chart No. 26342 (The Narrows to Grassy Bay)
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* DMA Chart NO. 26343 (St. George's Harbour)
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* DMA Chart No. 26344 (Great Sound Plan: North & South Basins)
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* DMA Chart No. 26345 (Hamilton Harbour)
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* [http://www.bermudayachtservices.com/anchoring_charts.html Anchoring Charts] Anchoring chart rendering (courtesy of Bermuda Yacht Services)
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===Climate & Weather Information===
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==Weather==
You can expect to have everything from calms, to gentle pleasant winds, to sporty conditions, to outright tempests.  It's a 4 to 6 day trip for most boats, so look for a weather window.  The prevailing wind in June is southwest, but that's hardly as reliable as the trades.  The key is to get across the Gulfstream in fair weather, which generally happens for most boats by the third day out, depending on your departure point.  That means you don't want winds contrary to the Gulfstream's flow.  For the most part it means you don't want a wind with a northerly component.  That said, in the northeast there often is a meander traveling more to the east or southeast, and if you are in that portion of the "Stream" you wouldn't want an easterly or southeasterly to deal with. If the wind opposes the current the weather gets very nasty very quickly, with large square waves.  You also should expect more weather while you are in the Gulfstream, as the warm water combines with cooler air to cause heavier winds and squalls.
You can expect to have everything from calms, to gentle pleasant winds, to sporty conditions, to outright tempests.  It's a 4 to 6 day trip for most boats, so look for a weather window.  The prevailing wind in June is southwest, but that's hardly as reliable as the trades.  The key is to get across the Gulfstream in fair weather, which generally happens for most boats by the third day out, depending on your departure point.  That means you don't want winds contrary to the Gulfstream's flow.  For the most part it means you don't want a wind with a northerly component.  That said, in the northeast there often is a meander traveling more to the east or southeast, and if you are in that portion of the "Stream" you wouldn't want an easterly or southeasterly to deal with. If the wind opposes the current the weather gets very nasty very quickly, with large square waves.  You also should expect more weather while you are in the Gulfstream, as the warm water combines with cooler air to cause heavier winds and squalls.
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* [http://www.weather.gov/om/marine/hfvoice.htm Schedule from NOAA] Schedule of HF forecasts from NOAA.
* [http://www.weather.gov/om/marine/hfvoice.htm Schedule from NOAA] Schedule of HF forecasts from NOAA.
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===Weather Windows===
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May and June generally are considered to be the most benign times to make the passage, with June being preferred.  You certainly can get a good weather window in July and August, but because that's the heart of hurricane season you have higher risk and getting insurance may be more difficult.
May and June generally are considered to be the most benign times to make the passage, with June being preferred.  You certainly can get a good weather window in July and August, but because that's the heart of hurricane season you have higher risk and getting insurance may be more difficult.
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===Radio Nets===
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==Navigation==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]
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List radio Nets covering this passage.
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==Communication==
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===The Passage===
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===References===
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==Possible Departure Points==
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Books, guides, etc.
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Anywhere from the U.S. east coast presents a viable departure point.  Each departure point presents its own plusses and minuses.  Oddly enough, [[Bermuda]] represents a trip of 650 to 750 miles, almost reqardless of your departure point.
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==Route/Suggested Stopovers==
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* There are no places to stop en route.  Either make it to [[Bermuda]] or turn back.
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* Routing largely will depend on weather and gulfstream analysis, which changes regularly so there is no one established "route."  Many employ routers at a cost of a few hundred dollars.  Much of the same information is available publicly, but you need to know how to interpret it.
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==Possible Arrival Points==
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* {{mark | lat = 32.37978 | lon= -64.67514 | type= harbour |name= [[St.Georges Harbour]], [[Bermuda]] | zoom= 14}}. You must check in at St. George's Harbour.
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==Distance & Duration==
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650 to 750 nM, almost reqardless of your departure point.
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===Forum Discussion Topics===
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==Forums==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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===External Links===
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==Links==
* [http://www.bermudayachtservices.com Bermuda Yacht Services] - Marina and full service boat yard in St. George's Harbour
* [http://www.bermudayachtservices.com Bermuda Yacht Services] - Marina and full service boat yard in St. George's Harbour
* [http://www.bermudacrusingrally.com  Bermuda Cruising Rally] - Cruising rally to Bermuda
* [http://www.bermudacrusingrally.com  Bermuda Cruising Rally] - Cruising rally to Bermuda
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* [http://www.rccbermuda.bm/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_994_282_1765_43/http%3B/ptpublisher.gov.bm%3B7087/publishedcontent/publish/ministry_of_tourism_and_transport/marine_and_ports/dept___marine_and_ports___new_links/articles/yacht_pre_arrival_information_questionnaire_2.pdf Pre-arrival Questionaire] - (pdf)
* [http://www.rccbermuda.bm/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_994_282_1765_43/http%3B/ptpublisher.gov.bm%3B7087/publishedcontent/publish/ministry_of_tourism_and_transport/marine_and_ports/dept___marine_and_ports___new_links/articles/yacht_pre_arrival_information_questionnaire_2.pdf Pre-arrival Questionaire] - (pdf)
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US-Bermuda Passage
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You should provide a map of the of the passage with the route clearly shown. The map should be preferably well annotated and with a scale in nM (nautical miles). Place the map to the right .

Description

Provide a FULL description and recommendations concerning the passage.

Charts

NOAA Charts
5161 - Newport to Bermuda, including rhumb line
DMA Charts
26341 - Bermuda Islands
26342 - The Narrows to Grassy Bay
26343 - St. George's Harbour
26344 - Great Sound Plan: North & South Basins
26345 - Hamilton Harbour

Weather

You can expect to have everything from calms, to gentle pleasant winds, to sporty conditions, to outright tempests. It's a 4 to 6 day trip for most boats, so look for a weather window. The prevailing wind in June is southwest, but that's hardly as reliable as the trades. The key is to get across the Gulfstream in fair weather, which generally happens for most boats by the third day out, depending on your departure point. That means you don't want winds contrary to the Gulfstream's flow. For the most part it means you don't want a wind with a northerly component. That said, in the northeast there often is a meander traveling more to the east or southeast, and if you are in that portion of the "Stream" you wouldn't want an easterly or southeasterly to deal with. If the wind opposes the current the weather gets very nasty very quickly, with large square waves. You also should expect more weather while you are in the Gulfstream, as the warm water combines with cooler air to cause heavier winds and squalls.

Sources of weather information for the passage:

Weather Windows

May and June generally are considered to be the most benign times to make the passage, with June being preferred. You certainly can get a good weather window in July and August, but because that's the heart of hurricane season you have higher risk and getting insurance may be more difficult.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Possible Departure Points

Anywhere from the U.S. east coast presents a viable departure point. Each departure point presents its own plusses and minuses. Oddly enough, Bermuda represents a trip of 650 to 750 miles, almost reqardless of your departure point.

Route/Suggested Stopovers

  • There are no places to stop en route. Either make it to Bermuda or turn back.
  • Routing largely will depend on weather and gulfstream analysis, which changes regularly so there is no one established "route." Many employ routers at a cost of a few hundred dollars. Much of the same information is available publicly, but you need to know how to interpret it.

Possible Arrival Points

Distance & Duration

650 to 750 nM, almost reqardless of your departure point.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

Rod HeikelGreek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), 9780852889718, ISBN Unknown, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
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  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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