Category Archives: Anchorages

Where to drop the hook

Rocking Night in Swanson Harbor

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Fred Cooper

After a gorgeous day in north Chatham Strait we pulled into Swanson Harbor fairly late and the two state floats were full. Rather than run to Funter Bay and arrive after dark, we decided to drop the hook a couple hundred … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Saginaw Bay on a Summer Evening

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Entrance Island

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Andrew Cooper
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Portage Bay

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

What is the perfect anchorage? There may be many opinions on this, but the choice of Portage Bay should be a fairly good one by any measure. This bay is conveniently located along the main cruising route just north of … Continue reading →

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Fifer Cove

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

Laredo Inlet is a beautiful place to explore. It is a bit off the usual north-south cruising route, accessed by the scenic Meyers Passage. Wildlife viewing, fishing, and great scenery, the area offers enough for a few days of exploration. … Continue reading →

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Alston Cove

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

Laredo Inlet is a beautiful place to explore. It is a bit off the usual north-south cruising route, accessed by the scenic Meyers Passage. Wildlife viewing, fishing, and great scenery, the area offers enough for a few days of exploration. … Continue reading →

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Bay of Plenty

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

Another good anchorage that can be used while exploring Laredo Inlet in the beautiful Princess Royal Island. This bay is on the western side of the inlet towards the northern end. The other anchorages we have explored and can recommend, … Continue reading →

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Entrance Island

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Andrew Cooper

There are a number of choices for the night in western Frederick Sound or southern Stephen’s Passage. One of our favorites is the tiny harbor to be found at the entrance of Hobart Bay. On the south side of the … Continue reading →

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Fools Inlet

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

We be fools. When you find a feature on the chart labeled as Fools Inlet, one must wonder how it received the name. A fun subject for a conversation while cruising. Our best guess is that some might mistake the … Continue reading →

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Fury Cove

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

While voyaging north and south it is necessary to exit the sheltered inside passage to cross the open waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. The convenient anchorages used to wait for good weather are well marked on any skipper’s charts. When … Continue reading →

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