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Attention
all boaters :
Please
consider joining us for a roundtrip sailing adventure this summer
originating from Seaview Harbor Marina in Longport, NJ.
This is approximately a week long journey starting in Longport with
scheduled stops at Montauk Marina, Long Island - Block Island, RI and
Port Washington NY and others. By joining our rally, you will
experience the open sea, the long Island Sound and the Hudson river all in one trip while enjoying the
camaraderie as well as the security of a group.
SPECIAL
INFORMATION:
- Participating boats should have a
minimum of three persons aboard (skipper and 2 crew members)
for rotation at the helm on the overnight at sea portion of the
trip.
- Due to its proximity to transportation, Montauk Point is an excellent location if
you intend to change, pick up or drop crew members.
- All boats under power or sail (see
requirements below) are invited to join the rally and can join at
any leg of the journey.
- The total journey is approximately 180
nautical miles/ by sailboat expect 25 to 30 hours
sailing.
The objectives of the Boat Rally are:
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To share a safe interesting, and fun
sailing adventure for the participants.
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To share the camaraderie among
individuals who have a particular appreciation for adventure.
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To promote general interest in
seamanship and use of our waterways in recreation, adventure, and fun.
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To enable each participant to immerse
themselves in the rich history of these areas also by bike and by foot
at the many stops.
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To encourage the development of
interest and skills in sailing and navigation.
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Want to join us in
the 2010 Seaview run ? Requirements:
1.
Boat requirements: Sailboats . Auxiliary engine required.
2.
Skipper requirements: General competence in sailboat handling in tidal
conditions, familiar with coastal navigation. Teams of three or more,
rotating at the helm for the overnight run, seem to work best.
3.
Safety equipment
requirements: All requirements of
the U.S.
Coast Guard for day sailing (night lights required). Particularly, PFD
for each person on board, one throw able (seat cushion), anchor with at
least 100 feet of line, whistle or horn noise maker, bilge pump,
compass, VHF radio, navigating charts (plus GPS with "Blue
Charts" highly recommended).
4.
Expenses: This is a shared expense, non-profit, event. Each
participant will bear his own dockage, hotel, dining, and direct
sailing expenses.
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Photos from the 2008
GPSCHARTS.COM/rally1
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Longport-Block
Island-Long Island Sound-Manhattan-Longport
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- SAIL DATE: Saturday July 23ed,
2011 (weather permitting)This date is set to take maximum
advantage of tidal currents, weather and decreased chance of fog.
- MEETINGS: There will be
several informal meetings to help with preparations.
Meetings are not mandatory but you'll find them highly informative
- NEXT MEETING: Saturday call -
1000AM Seaview Harbor Marina
Clubhouse.
- ORGANIZERS:
Stanley
Fleishman. Stanley can be seen on D
dock at Seaview Harbor Marina tending to his 46 foot
Jenneau.
He and his wife Tricia have been sailing together for over 30
years and have a wealth of sailing experience between them.
They have sailed this voyage many, many times.
Craig Bates will be assisting with communication and web site
information. Craig also admits to at least 30 years at the helm.
He Can be found on C dock on his 36 foot C&C.
- (see
contact information)
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The 2011
Seaview Boat Rally (Sample). This is just
one option, There are many other options in both Ports to be visited
and Days to do the trip in.
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Saturday,
July 23: Sail
Seaview Harbor
to Montauk
Pt., NY. Destination is Montauk
Pt., NY
Sunday, July 24:
Arrive in Mantauk Long Island Dinner
will be at ?????.
Monday, July 25:
Sail
Block Island. Dinner on your own.
Tuesday,
July 26 : Port Jefferson
Dinner on your own.
Wednesday,
July 27: huntington Bay
Thursday, July 28:
Port Washington
Friday,
July 29 : Manasquan
Saturday,
July 30 Seaview Harbor
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Sponsors 2010
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