The down east loop you may have heard of the great loop, a welltraveled nautical circuit that involves the hudson river, the erie canal, the great lakes and the mississippi river. Down east circle route faqs yacht pilot publishing. Jun 16, 2017 the circles final leg traverses new england waters to new york city. The states longest byway, the route features maines beautiful coastline and its coastal. Therefore, this loop route is perfect for a 3month summer cruise. The simmering pot a free communitycreated supper, 2. Fort lauderdale, fl curtis stokes and associates have long been supporters of great loop cruisers by supporting the americas great loop cruisers association and bringing great people and boats together to do the great loop.
Request a travel planner downeast acadia regional tourism. Mar 31, 2020 35 years ago, on 1 february 1985, twa flight 810 departed boston for paris on the first reveue flight operated under 120minute etops etops120 rules using a boeing 767200 upgraded to etops standards, a milestone which led to the use of twinengine jetliners on nearly all longdistance flights today. What follows is a list of the cruising guides we found most useful when traveling the great loop. Sep 19, 2017 for the first part of the trip, from new york city up to quebec city, down east circle route, by capt.
Our voyage through the down east circle route 10 comments wfh on may 11, 20 at 12. Apr 21, 2017 for the first part of the trip, from new york city up to quebec city, down east circle route, by capt. The cold north atlantic waters of downeast maine are filled with lobster boats and the coast is lined with wooden piers, lighthouses and wildlife. Ive traveled a lot and have enjoyed boating the intercoastal waterway because there is so much to see and do. Well then cruise around the statue of liberty, lower manhattan, etc. We will leave cape cod bosuns marine in falmouth with the boat on may 20, head sw along ma, ri and ct shorelines to bronx, ny and stay at a marina there for the night. Cruising the intracoastal waterway in your own boat. By matt stout globe correspondent, april 25, 2018, 4.
One of the most remarkable cruising grounds on the east coast of north america is atlantic canada. Rather than stay on a constant heading, pilots must regularly adjust their course to stay on the arc. Traveling along the downeasters route, youll find historic. Down east circle route pilothouse nautical books and charts. Nov 01, 2008 the down east circle route by cheryl barr is an interesting book but it leaves a lot to be desired. Touring the maine coast is an extraordinary journey. Such routes yield the shortest distance between two points on the globe. The intracoastal waterway offers more than just beautiful scenery. Make getting there part of the experience with a trip on the downeaster. Youll need a lot more cruising guides than just this book. Covers best boats, routes, equipment, amenities, requirements, costs, and how to cruise the loop safely.
Great circle loop information and resources passagemaker. Map of downeast and acadia maine hotels and attractions on. John cruising americas great loop,best map and route. It lies in a plane that intersects the spheres centre and was known by mathematicians before the time of columbus. Includes many cruisetested tips to help make the circle route easy. Extra features include a whale identification guide, historical tales, a route mileage chart, a guide to the marine forecast areas, and much more. The region is home to the breathtaking acadia national park as well as numerous easily reached islands. Such a route may be operated by various forms of public transport the expression circle route may refer in particular to. To get there follow the down east circle route and then spend some time exploring the canadian maritimes. Every page on the great circle mapper has a textentry box at the top with a choice of actions. Click on a circle for detailed schedule information. A great circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on any given sphere.
Our adventures are in my book, sailing cruising can be a. The great circle mapper displays maps and computes distances along a geodesic path. Downeast route finder downeast transportation, inc. Cheryl barr has completed the down east circle route by sailboat and by power vessel. Hi wfh, we will be passing the waterford area on about may 26 or so. Skip jack press falcon guides backbeat mcbooks press pineapple press union park press muddy boots globe pequot twodot prometheus stackpole books applause lyons press down east books astragal press. Cheryl barr is a sailor, but this guide is definitely designed for a power boat as she assumes that you can do 10 kts. A complete cruising guide to the down east circle route by. Great circle route, the shortest course between two points on the surface of a sphere.
Weve flipped it this time, just for the heck of it, and weve woven in a few detours, since a lot of route 1s charm has to do with where you end up. I bought the book original and updated version because my wife and i are halfway through 4year trip from long island, up hudson, out st. Youll find these books for sale at marine stores and offered online from their publishers and at. This is the basic book, a must, with details on marinas, currents, harbors, and distances. A circle route, circle line, or circumference route, in a public transport network or system, is a route following a path approximating a circle, or at least a closed curve. Maine road trip planner route 1 road trip down east. Downeast denture center 33 granite rock cir n surry, me. The state of maine is larger than the other 5 new england states combined, 17 million acres, with 6,000 lakes and ponds. A complete cruising guide to the down east circle route. The down east circle route is a 2,400 nautical mile, clockwise loop route that begins with the erie barge canal in new york state. It is little wonder that hundreds of recreational mariners choose the down east circle route for their summer cruising. Exact routes vary due to winds, flight rules, and political borders we dont fly over certain countries. This route passes through the only mainland section of acadia national park and beautiful schoodic point. The development of steamships in the 19th century allowed.
Some of the books published by down east books include grandma drove the garbage truck, pigs in the mud in the middle of the rud, brown cow farm, and antlers forever. Until the 19th century ships generally sailed along rhumb lines, which made use of prevailing winds and fixed compass headings. The total distance from new york city back to nyc, including a few short side trips, is 2400 nm. Such a route may be operated by various forms of public transport.
Downeast denture center 33 granite rock cir n surry me 04684. Cheryl barr was the foundation of all our planning. The shortest distance between two points on a globe is not always a straight lineits an arc called a great circle. Curtis stokes has also been a speaker discussing finding the right boat for your great loop cruise at the aglcas. The down east circle route locks through canso canal, which separates nova scotia from cape breton island, and enters the bras dor lakes through st.
Cruising guide to the canadian maritimes covers fjords of newfoundland, cape breton island, st. Our storybook towns, vast natural wonders, uniquely sophisticated cuisine, diverse cultures and a history that truly did help shape the united states of america are just some of the jewels to experience. Down east books is a publisher of childrens books and young adult books. Any diameter of any great circle coincides with a diameter of the sphere, and therefore all great circles have the same center and circumference as each other. Were spilling the beans on 10 superscenic locales youve probably never visited but should. The 2400 mile loop through the erie canal, thousand islands, the st. Our actual experiences trumped our early apprehensions, wistar says. The circles final leg traverses new england waters to new york city. Land is always in sight and youll never be more than a half day from the nearest port or anchorage.
Youll find these books for sale at marine stores and offered online from their publishers and at these guides list the navigational charts needed for each area, as well. With five roundtrips daily between boston, ma and brunswick, me, the downeaster is your carfree connection to exciting new england destinations all year long. A complete cruising guide to the down east circle route, 2nd, 2011. The shortest route between any two points on the earths surface is called a great circle. A downeast cider bar is coming to the greenway in may. This is the largest and most popular great loop website on the internet. Route planning and itinerary, marinas, anchorages, currents, side trips, pertinent gps coordinates, sightseeing. Take in majestic views of cadillac mountain and mount desert island along this drive. Most sailors agree with barr that the lakes clear waters in central cape breton offer spectacular sailing and scenery.
Jun 16, 2017 the down east circle route locks through canso canal, which separates nova scotia from cape breton island, and enters the bras dor lakes through st. Show hide latitude and longitude show hide fractional heading 2 segment path. The last time we did a route 1 issue, we traced the journey north to south, beginning in fort kent and ending in kittery. Greatcircle navigation or orthodromic navigation related to orthodromic course.
Maine glamping and rental units at campgrounds in maine are available in every region across the state well over half the campgrounds listed here on campmaine have rv, cabin, cottage, and tent rentals on site. Although air routes look curved on flat maps, airliners do try to fly straight lines between cities. The great circle effect is most dramatic near the poles. The 2,400nauticalmile route loops around new england and among the islands of the canadian maritimes, reaching its. The keepers house isle au haut, maine atlas obscura. Map of downeast and acadia maine hotels and attractions. Great loop boats for sale curtis stokes yacht brokerage. A complete description of the route from new york city, up the hudson, the new york barge canal, down the st.
Apr 02, 2018 explore downeast maine, the southeastern corner of the state, along this 125mile driving route. Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or navigation. A complete cruising guide to the down east circle route, 2nd. A great circle, also known as an orthodrome, of a sphere is the intersection of the sphere and a plane that passes through the center point of the sphere. The thoroughly researched and wellwritten complete cruising guide to the down east circle route 1 by capt. Lawrence, the gaspe, through to the strait of canso, the bras dor lakes, halifax, around to the bay of fundy and the gulf of maine. The atlantic intracoastal waterway icw is a highway of sorts for smaller boats avoiding the dangers of the open ocean, you can travel this system of canals, rivers, and protected waters up and down the east coast in safety and comfort and if thats not far enough for you, the intercoastal waterway system also extends from florida on the gulf side all the way around to brownsville, texas. Lawrence currents, route planning, and anchorage and. The openair bar which will serve a rotating crop of the east boston.
Down east offroad 1425 thorne ave s, wilson, north carolina 27893 rated 4. Lawrence river, to the gaspe peninsula, prince edward island, cape breton island, the bras dor, nova scotia, new england and home. Pictureperfect scenery along tranquil canals, expansive rivers, historic worldclass cities, cultural attractions in 2 different countries along with fabulous food are some of the reasons to make this mini great circle cruise. Cruising guide to the down east circle route yacht pilot. Explore downeast maine, the southeastern corner of the state, along this 125mile driving route. Pierre and miquelon including directions to the magdalen islands and eastern prince edward island. It includes an extensive, searchable database of airports and other locations. Here are my suggestions for how to plan your boat trip, navigate the canals on your own, plus tips for eating and sleeping along the way. Early to midjune is the best time to head up the hudson river to the erie canal. Our voyage through the down east circle route boating tales. The expression circle route may refer in particular to. It does a very poor job of laying out who this book is designed for. Even vacationland still hides pockets of undiscovered country. With more coastline than california 3,478 miles, it takes time to view the entire maine coast.
Will try to see you as you pass through the erie canal locks at waterford, ny. To some, the term down east means blue water, but the down east circle route is in no way a bluewater trip. The down east circle route by cheryl barr is an interesting book but it leaves a lot to be desired. With all that vastness and many shore routes, we recommend touring the.
The down east circle route was an achievement, a test of, but not necessarily a challenge to, our spirit of adventure and discovery as well as our selfsufficiency and independence. For the first part of the trip, from new york city up to quebec city, down east circle route, by capt. There is a great loop cruisers association, and members can fly a special burgee flag. Weve flipped it this time, just for the heck of it, and weve woven in a few detours, since a lot of route 1s charm has to do with where you end up once you turn off of it.
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