A sistership (1977 Gulfstar 50 Sloop) is shown above. Actual shots of "Pebbles" (currently named "Cielo Es") are below. Pebbles will get some love this spring.
Slide show below with highlights of 310 n mile trip from Delaware City, DE to Waterford, NY - 39 slides with pictures and charts (use down or right arrow to view each slide)
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Microsoft Power Point presentation [21.5 MB]
Microsoft Power Point presentation [21.5 MB]
The boat (Cielo Es actual pictures above from November 25, 2016 trip) is in Delaware City, DE. Launch is planned for April 15, 2017. The trip back to Tawas will be about 990 n miles in total. 60 miles down the Delaware Bay, 120 miles up the Jersey coast to the Statue of LIberty and NYC, 110 miles up the Hudson River to Albany, NY, 303 miles across the Erie Barge Canal, 250 miles across Lake Erie and the Detroit River, 105 miles from Lake St Clair to East Tawas. About 17 travel days at 60 miles a day. Pick your part of the trip and book your reservations now. Arrival in East Tawas around May 10 with 8 days at anchor or dock (mast up, mast down and weather delays).
| Departure | Distance (nm) | Start & end date | End Date | Crew | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware City, DE | 290 | April 20 | April 25 | KT, Leroy, George, Derp | Delaware Bay, Jersey Coast, Hudson River |
| Albany, NY | 303 | April 27 | May 2 | Will, Ted, George | Erie Barge Canal |
| Buffalo, NY | 250 | May 4 | May 8 | Yahn, Commodore | Lake Erie, Detroit River, Lake St Clair |
| Detroit, MI | 160 | May 10 | May 12 |
Whisper, George
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St Clair River, Lake Huron |
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