Thanks very much for the info regarding the flights out of Norfolk..... and the use of fax Rick..I'll make notes and research further. Norfolk NAS is on the way and I suspect they have a pretty nice marina on one of the bases that I can use for about 10 days. After I re-read my 1st post Tom, I could not agree with you more. It was pretty unfocused and made some grand assumptions. I write a lot and at times forget who I'm writing for. Thanks for the advice and lesson in communication. As I said, my experience shows that sailors don't come any nicer that on the Glakes. You're on! John, the above comment regarding assumption applies to your reponse. When I first looked at charts etc... and heard about this trip, I had no idea there was a name for it. This vast Internet helped me though and I found many references to the GRC (besides the basics of navigation and cartography) in application to this eastern journey. Softchart even produced a CD ROM version with all the charts of the locations of which I've spoken. It sells for $795.00 and guess what they call it? I also found a hand drawn and painted map of this GRC from a guy in TN who made the trip in 1996. I bought it for $20.00, had it framed, and it now hangs prominently, handsomely, and inspirationally in my office. Mr. Landau in Pittsburgh.... you are a master decoder and I appreciate the wisdom, advice, and encouragement. My boat search continues. Best regards to you all, Kief