I am planning a trip from NYC to Martha's Vinyard on my new 326 and I thought I would ask around for any tips or experiences on this run. Im planning on a July trip. While I have been to points along the way on LI and Conn I have never run all the way to the Vinyard. How long do most people take to do the trip each way? Thanks Ed
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Griffin
Inside or out?
Are you going inside or outside? Inside, it took me three days at a leisurely pace. You can do it inside in an overnight passage too. Took me about 20 hours to do that. I believe outside it is an overnight passage as well, but have never done it. Both were done on a Hunter 30.
Are you going inside or outside? Inside, it took me three days at a leisurely pace. You can do it inside in an overnight passage too. Took me about 20 hours to do that. I believe outside it is an overnight passage as well, but have never done it. Both were done on a Hunter 30.
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Mike DiMario
We're going!
Ed, We are leaving for Martha's Vineyard / South Cape Cod in the middle of June. I bought a couple of cruising books for the area. There are definitely restrictions for the approches around M.V. and Nantucket to know about. We are planning on going straight from Atlantic City to Martha' Vineyard, weather permitting of course. It is going to take the better part of two days travel. I am very excited about this trip as I know you are, so goos luck and fair winds. Mike D
Ed, We are leaving for Martha's Vineyard / South Cape Cod in the middle of June. I bought a couple of cruising books for the area. There are definitely restrictions for the approches around M.V. and Nantucket to know about. We are planning on going straight from Atlantic City to Martha' Vineyard, weather permitting of course. It is going to take the better part of two days travel. I am very excited about this trip as I know you are, so goos luck and fair winds. Mike D
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Bill O'Donovan
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Lionel
I did it a few times
I am sailing my 41 out of boston so i am quite familiar with the trip Newport to MV The only concern is the weather that can change fast and be rough easily High tides and very high waves because of low bottom can make this route a nightmare But its a great trip if you have good weather and stay away from trouble Meaning : take the inside and if the weather goes bad find a nice harbor to visit . Avoid cruising at night for exactely the same reason
I am sailing my 41 out of boston so i am quite familiar with the trip Newport to MV The only concern is the weather that can change fast and be rough easily High tides and very high waves because of low bottom can make this route a nightmare But its a great trip if you have good weather and stay away from trouble Meaning : take the inside and if the weather goes bad find a nice harbor to visit . Avoid cruising at night for exactely the same reason
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Russell
I agree take the inside.
During July you can expect possible thunderstorms and fog is a real possible. We go from Wickford to MV and Nantucket most years and always take the inside route. That means we pass north of Cutty and pass thru Quicks Hole (much easler than Woods Hole). Going the ourside means passing south of Pigs and Sows. Its a great trip and you will have a great time. Lots of places to stop if the weather turns bad. You are always welcome in Narraganset bay, great sailing and lots to see. Russell
During July you can expect possible thunderstorms and fog is a real possible. We go from Wickford to MV and Nantucket most years and always take the inside route. That means we pass north of Cutty and pass thru Quicks Hole (much easler than Woods Hole). Going the ourside means passing south of Pigs and Sows. Its a great trip and you will have a great time. Lots of places to stop if the weather turns bad. You are always welcome in Narraganset bay, great sailing and lots to see. Russell
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Paul Akers
Vineyard Sound Currents.
Definitely stop in Cuttyhunk (Elizabeth Islands), but don't expect too many facilities (like restaurants). It's just a nice place to visit & relax. When leaving Cuttyhunk pass thru Quick's Hole (as Russel says) between the islands to enter Vineyard Sound. Make sure you have a favorable tide because you'll fight it all the way. It's a strong one
Definitely stop in Cuttyhunk (Elizabeth Islands), but don't expect too many facilities (like restaurants). It's just a nice place to visit & relax. When leaving Cuttyhunk pass thru Quick's Hole (as Russel says) between the islands to enter Vineyard Sound. Make sure you have a favorable tide because you'll fight it all the way. It's a strong one
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Chris McLoughlin
Sailing at night. . .
I would also take the inside route. Sailing at night should not be a problem if you have a good weather window. Plan the trip so you don't have to enter a strange harbor at night. If I remember correctly, JFK JR was flying a plane, not, sailing a boat. Chris s/v Tidesong m/v Folie 'A Deux
I would also take the inside route. Sailing at night should not be a problem if you have a good weather window. Plan the trip so you don't have to enter a strange harbor at night. If I remember correctly, JFK JR was flying a plane, not, sailing a boat. Chris s/v Tidesong m/v Folie 'A Deux
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John
I live across Nantucket sound from the vineyard.
I also would not try it a night. Currents in vineyard sound are strong. I agree with a stop in Cuttyhunk...charming. Reasonable mooring charge and visti the one room schoolhouse at the apex of the Island. My son used to chase the deer around on his bike at sunrise...lots of fun. There is a rawbar boat that visits. My favorite stop on the vineyard is Oak Bluffs. The campground houses can 't be missed. Antique carousel in the center of town. Bring $...the dock overnight charges are about $2.50/ft/night with a 30' min. + elect. Mooring charges are less. They are noted for rafting many boats together on the moorings...bring bumpers. You might want to cross Nantucket sound and visit us in Lewis Bay. Good luck and safe sailing!
I also would not try it a night. Currents in vineyard sound are strong. I agree with a stop in Cuttyhunk...charming. Reasonable mooring charge and visti the one room schoolhouse at the apex of the Island. My son used to chase the deer around on his bike at sunrise...lots of fun. There is a rawbar boat that visits. My favorite stop on the vineyard is Oak Bluffs. The campground houses can 't be missed. Antique carousel in the center of town. Bring $...the dock overnight charges are about $2.50/ft/night with a 30' min. + elect. Mooring charges are less. They are noted for rafting many boats together on the moorings...bring bumpers. You might want to cross Nantucket sound and visit us in Lewis Bay. Good luck and safe sailing!
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John
Sailing at night
I would be cautious about sailing at night in LI Sound because there are so many lobster pots. They are tough enough to spot in daylight. I have seen clear plastic bottles used as the floats making them almost invisible.
I would be cautious about sailing at night in LI Sound because there are so many lobster pots. They are tough enough to spot in daylight. I have seen clear plastic bottles used as the floats making them almost invisible.
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Jim
NYC to MV
I have sailed to the Vineyard from Block Island or Newport pleanty of time. From NYC I would take it in steps, stopping at Block after leaving LI Sound. From BI to Cuttyhunk is between a 5 and 8 hour sail depending, count on not seeing a lot until you approach Cuttyhuk. From Cuttyhunk I usually gor around and up Vineyard Sound, stopping in Menemsha if needed but on up to Oak Bluff or Vineyard Haven or on into Edgartown. BI is great but be prepare for a crowd, if you get there in mid week you =can probably get a mooring, if not it is anchor. Be sure to let out a lot of scope, the wind in the pond can be 25 kts while ousdie it is flat. Cuttyhunk is also great, moorings as of last summer were 15 a night, anchoring is great but be sure to set it hard. I would not go into the inner harbor on a bet, to crowded and if the wind shift and blows some newbee always drags and takes every one with them. Menemsha is great but the pond is not really accessible so it is on the bight. Great palce but a bit bumpy. Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven are great on a mooring. Never been interested in a slip. Stop in Newport, moorings 30 a night and a great place. Wickford is the most, peceful and a lovely place. Contact Pleasant St Wharf for a transient mooring or slip if available. Sutch Isalnd is a great anchorage, as is Potters Cove on Prudence Island. Mystic Marina is a great stop over, up the river and close to town. LI Sound is a beqr as far as I am concerned. No wind or it is blowing stink and always from the wrong direction. I am sailing to NYC this August and looking forward to all except the part from Watch Hill to NYC. Enjoy your trip and make sure your piloting and Nav skills are u to par.
I have sailed to the Vineyard from Block Island or Newport pleanty of time. From NYC I would take it in steps, stopping at Block after leaving LI Sound. From BI to Cuttyhunk is between a 5 and 8 hour sail depending, count on not seeing a lot until you approach Cuttyhuk. From Cuttyhunk I usually gor around and up Vineyard Sound, stopping in Menemsha if needed but on up to Oak Bluff or Vineyard Haven or on into Edgartown. BI is great but be prepare for a crowd, if you get there in mid week you =can probably get a mooring, if not it is anchor. Be sure to let out a lot of scope, the wind in the pond can be 25 kts while ousdie it is flat. Cuttyhunk is also great, moorings as of last summer were 15 a night, anchoring is great but be sure to set it hard. I would not go into the inner harbor on a bet, to crowded and if the wind shift and blows some newbee always drags and takes every one with them. Menemsha is great but the pond is not really accessible so it is on the bight. Great palce but a bit bumpy. Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven are great on a mooring. Never been interested in a slip. Stop in Newport, moorings 30 a night and a great place. Wickford is the most, peceful and a lovely place. Contact Pleasant St Wharf for a transient mooring or slip if available. Sutch Isalnd is a great anchorage, as is Potters Cove on Prudence Island. Mystic Marina is a great stop over, up the river and close to town. LI Sound is a beqr as far as I am concerned. No wind or it is blowing stink and always from the wrong direction. I am sailing to NYC this August and looking forward to all except the part from Watch Hill to NYC. Enjoy your trip and make sure your piloting and Nav skills are u to par.
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Lawrence Litman
Sailing NYC to MV
The ebb current in eastern LI sound sets east to Newport and the flood current from Newport flows east toward the Vinyard. You thus can carry a fair tide all the way if you time it right. Check it out in Eldridge under the heading "Holding a fair tide" Heading home, the tidal directions are reversed, and again a fair tide can be carried. Good luck.
The ebb current in eastern LI sound sets east to Newport and the flood current from Newport flows east toward the Vinyard. You thus can carry a fair tide all the way if you time it right. Check it out in Eldridge under the heading "Holding a fair tide" Heading home, the tidal directions are reversed, and again a fair tide can be carried. Good luck.
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