Welcome back to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of USA Podcast! In this episode, hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman sit down with experienced cruiser Kevin Kreisa to break down an ambitious, unforgettable passage: taking the long way around from Lake Erie all the way to the Chesapeake Bay.
Long-distance cruising requires careful preparation, sharp navigation, and the patience to wait out unpredictable weather windows. Kevin shares the unvarnished reality of planning and executing this unique route, detailing the transition from freshwater cruising across the Great Lakes system out into open coastal waters and down into the historic waters of the Chesapeake.
Whether you are dreaming of casting off your dock lines for an extended coastal voyage or you are already actively outfitting your boat for blue water passage making, Kevin offers invaluable real-world perspective. Bela, Mike, and Kevin dive into:
Route Planning & Strategy: The challenges, bridge clearances, water depths, and weather routing considerations involved in taking the long route between the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic cruising grounds.
Vessel Preparation & Safety: Essential gear, boat systems, engine checks, and rigging prep required before tackling prolonged coastal passages and open-water legs.
On-the-Water Reality: Navigating variable tidal currents, managing watches, anchoring versus marina hopping, and handling unexpected mechanical hiccups along the way.
The Cruising Mindset: Practical advice on living aboard, pacing yourself during long-distance passages, and adapting when mother nature changes your itinerary.
Kevin’s hands-on experience reminds us that cruising is not just about the final anchorage—it is about the lessons learned and memories made along every nautical mile.
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