Hello, from a new Canadian member

[LianeCoates]

Well it's getting cool up here and our boat is on the hard for the winter - hopefully for the last time. My husband and I (and the dog) are becoming full time liveaboards next spring and hope to cruise south each winter along the east coast to the Bahamas and then back to enjoy Great Lakes boating in the summer. Hoping to learn lots from the Forums!

[Mike OReilly]

Welcome aboard Liane. Always great to have more Canadians here.

[boatpoker]

A little old but might find some useful tips.
Primer for first timers on the ICW, Erie Canal and Bahamas

This one is up to date.
Cruising New York State Canal System, Erie, Cayuga, Seneca

and what you have to look forward to.
http://www.pcmarinesurveys.com/SHARO...LOG%202016.htm

[chris mac]

Welcome to the forum from another Canadian. See you in the Bahamas next winter!

[Stu Jackson]

Welcome. I moved to BC in 2016 and sailed up from SF to do so. Happy planning.

[desodave]

Welcome aboard from the (usually) wet coast in BC. Our boat is in the water but effectively if not completely winterized ... just waiting for the usual onset of winter gales and sideways rain. Best of luck with your plans.

[Don C L]

Welcome aboard!

[John_Trusty]

Welcome Lianne. It is a wonderful life and a beautiful plan. This is a great forum for learning.

[LianeCoates]

Thanks Everyone for the warm welcome and the helpful information - I am going to spend this winter trying to ignore the snow and dive deep into researching our routes and things to do along the way... as well as all the US/CDN/Bahamas rules and regulations:

[Adelie]

Welcome to CF!