US-Bermuda Passage

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U.S.A to Bermuda Passage

Departure Points

Possible departures from:

• 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.

Arrival Port/s

Possible arrival ports at end of the passage:

• You must check in at St. George's Harbour.

Route (and/or possible stops)

(in sequence)

Charts

List the charts required for this passage.

Climate & Weather Information

Expected climatic & weather conditions?

Sources of weather information for the passage:

Weather Windows

(Best time/s for this passage)

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.

Radio Nets

List radio Nets covering this passage.

The Passage

Full description of the passage ...... ?

References

Books, guides, etc.

CruiserLog Forum discussions

Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

• http://www.bermudayachtservices.com (marina and full service boat yard in St. George's Harbour)

• http://www.bermudacrusingrally.com (cruising rally to Bermuda)

• http://www.carib1500.com (cruising rallies; has and may again do one to Bermuda)

• http://www.stgdsc.bm (yacht club in St. George's Harbour)

• http://www.marionbermuda.com (bi-annual race)

• http://www.bermudarace.com (bi-annual race)

• http://www.bermudaoceanrace.com (bi-annual race)

• http://www.rbyc.bm (yacht club in Hamilton)

• http://www.bermudayachtservices.com/anchoring_charts.html (harbor chart renderings)

• http://www.bermudatourism.com/pdf/2006yachts_info.pdf (Bermuda tourism informational document)

• 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)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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