Block Island Trip(pg.4)

Walter,

Thank your for the honest and thoughtful reply. Like I said in the original post, I would trailer to some point near BI, camping for a week, waiting for that perfect day. So, yes, I understand that it might not happen during that week. But, during that week, I guess I could gain some experience by cruising around in the Sound while staying relative close to shore (like a mile or so).

Sorry about the PM. You are not an A-h*le. Let's bury the hatchet. Friends?
 
I have to listen!

Am scared to death of drowning and wouldn't want ANYTHING to happen to my family.

I wanna live a while to see my grandchildren.

Thanks to all who take their time out to advise us green-horns.
 
Bob,
No problem, Don has called me worse :}

You should do the Fire Island Gig, Democrat point has many campers...you could set up your tent there then do day trips (close 15 20 minutes ) Fire Island is the place to go with a boat like yours, less stresfull and alot more to do.... protected waters , lots of things to do.... I gurantee you will thank me.....

Do block next year..... FI will give you a good taste of boating... and you will have a blast..... It's also alot closer to trailer your boat to.

Walter
 
If you do go to FI, visit ****** favorite spot, Cherry Grove.

Walter
 
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Originally posted by Maxwell Smart

Bob, you're truly being a fool on here. You asked for advice, it was given. A number of very experienced local boaters have told you your plan is not sound and is potentially dangerous yet you argue with them. So why bother to ask for advice? You obviously know what's best for you and your family, so go for it. You remind me of a long lost RO back when I was moderating the South Florida forum. She was equally convinced that her 18' bowrider was safe for a Bimini trip.

Walter, how many moose-burgers should we bring for the SAR demonstration? I also have a good bottle of rum from Guyana!

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Oh you must be talking about Miami Girl........

I pictured her as a hot young blond chick.....coulden't get past that.....:}

Walter
 
Being moderator for this group is tough.

I see this post re-surfaced.
Ok, I will let it slide for a while longer, but keep it clean guys!
 
With great power, comes great responsibility. Had I known you were destined for greatness, I'd have made an offering to your godhood via a piece of seaglass or seaweed. Time will tell which one it is. I do know I am smarter than you though, because I wasn't dumb enough to volunteer for the task! Good luck! <gg>

Oh yeah, thanks for taking the time to do it!
 
Good of you to "let it slide" One day as moderator and you are deciding what we can see and view? Does that net cop hat come with matching jack boots?
 
Yes.........Thank you for protecting me .....from myself... :) :) :)
 
Thanks, Mod. We got a little heated last night, but we're all friends now.
 
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You have all convinced me that I need more ocean going experience, which I will try to get, and that I should not try this with the family. Thanks for your concern, and see, your posts worked! Feel good that you saved an innocent wife and two children (grin).
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Bob, I too have two young kids. While I haven't been to Block Island, I did see it from the water...no time to stop. I was taking delivery of my new(to me) boat this past September. I'm pretty cautious, I have been boating for 20+ years, taken the appropriate courses, etc. I was a bit nervous abou the trip around Point Judith (across from block in RI) and entering the LI sound, traversing all of LI sound, etc. Considering I had never been there before and I was not familiar with the boat (even though I had a loooong survey) I told my wife and kids they were not allowed to come. They were disappointed but understood. Instead, I brought a couple of friends who could actually help out in an emergency (seasoned boaters, mechanic as well). I also brought two portable GPSs, charts, portable VHF, etc. In the end, it was easier to just use the compass and Binoculars (something that's hard to do by yourself).

Also, when the weather turns bad, the first thing you do is tell your guests to get in the cabin. This has happened twice to me. Once with the wife and kids less than one mile from port. Another with friends at night...I made one stay outside and stand watch with me which really helped.

Personally, I don't think you're crazy too for trying this alone or with your friends. I'd be very concerned about lack of self-draining cockpit...do you have one? I'm very glad to see you're leaving the wife and kids behind. Wear PFDs, get some radios, top off the fuel, expect the worst, have some fun. Odds are, you'll be OK...maybe just beat up (but hey, with the beat-downs you get on BoaterEd, a trip to block will be nothing).

Boating is supposed to be adventerous...just do your best to limit the downside.

BTW - My brother and his friends make an annual trip around Manhattan in jetskis. Most would say he's nuts but they've done it three times. So far, I've begged off but might just have to succumb to peer pressure this summer. Again, no wives and kids.
 
Thanks, Chris. Everyone on this board has got me thinking, and that's good, right? I still think it's do-able, just not as much of a slam-dunk as I first thought.
 
Bob, you might want to consider going over from Rhode Island, rather than Montauk - the trip is shorter and the water calmer.

Good Luck with your planning, everyone has a "first time".
 
That's what I'm talkin' about! Anyone know of some good trailer boat friendly campsites in Rhode Island, near Block Island?
 
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Originally posted by blouderback

That's what I'm talkin' about! Anyone know of some good trailer boat friendly campsites in Rhode Island, near Block Island?

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Did you not read my posts in the other BI thread that is now locked?

To answer your question - Fort Getty - Jamestown, RI.

http://www.jamestownri.net/parks/ftgetty.html

Should you try this trip from RI and do stay at Ft. Getty. You will leave Narragansett Bay through the west passage to Block Island. As you pass Beavertail, the water conditions usually are indicative of what you can expect on the trip over. I emphasize usually. If you are not comfortable, now is the time to turn around and head back inot the bay. Additionally, if you are unsure, you can always seek shelter in salt pond.
 
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