We are at the survey stage of purchasing a 1986 Hunter 31 in Ohio, near Sandusky, and want to sail/motor it home to Toronto. Our plan is to sail from Ohio to Pelee island to pay the duty/taxes, and then embark on our 'adventure'.
We haven't sailed on Lake Erie, and are trying to plan - as much as we can - how long it will take us to get home.
We know that we can get from the Lake Ontario side of the Welland Canal to Toronto in a full day, and we've allowed a very long day to pass through the canal, but the Lake Erie trip is a complete mystery to us.
Has anyone out there done this? We're not looking to take our time, and if the winds are good are open to sailing overnight.
Any advice/suggestions/tips would be appreciated!
We haven't sailed on Lake Erie, and are trying to plan - as much as we can - how long it will take us to get home.
We know that we can get from the Lake Ontario side of the Welland Canal to Toronto in a full day, and we've allowed a very long day to pass through the canal, but the Lake Erie trip is a complete mystery to us.
Has anyone out there done this? We're not looking to take our time, and if the winds are good are open to sailing overnight.
Any advice/suggestions/tips would be appreciated!