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N 48° 45.433'
W 122° 30.280'
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Broughton Islands
Flotilla Itinerary
| Leg #1: Bellingham to
Desolation Sound (May 3-9) |
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Please arrive in Bellingham on Friday in time to attend the 4:30pm
Skippers Meeting. |
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Destination: |
Approx. Cruising Hours: |
Notes: |
| Saturday, May 3 |
Fossil Bay (Sucia Island) |
4 |
This diamond among the San Juan Islands gems offers
unspoiled natural beauty, mooring buoys, docking and anchorage. |
| Sunday, May 4 |
False Creek* (Vancouver, BC) |
8 |
A vibrant hub of big city life, False Creek's Granville
Island offers docking and anchorage, restaurants, shopping, galleries,
and an excellent farmer's market. |
| Monday, May 5 |
Pender Harbor |
6 |
An intricate network of bays and summer-home lined
coves, Pender Harbor offers docking and anchorage, groceries, pubs and
restaurants. |
| Tuesday, May 6 |
Lund |
8 |
A tiny fishing village at the doorstep of Desolation
Sound, Lund provides docking and anchorage, a small market,
pub/restaurant, bakery, and beautiful sunsets overlooking the Strait of
Georgia. |
| Wednesday, May 7 |
Prideaux Haven |
4 |
A glacier backdrop and pristine scenery make this one of
the loveliest anchorages in Desolation Sound. Myriad
interconnected tiny coves for dinghy/kayak explorations. |
| Thursday, May 8 |
Von Donop Inlet |
3 |
A long, narrow, serpentine entrance leads to a peaceful,
completely protected, lake-like anchorage. |
| Friday, May 9 |
Heriot Bay** |
2 |
Inn/Pub/Restaurant with docking, fuel and showers.
Nearby grocery. Located on Quadra Island, 15 minutes by taxi and a
short ferry ride from Campbell River (Vancouver Island). |
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Guests deboard at Heriot Bay** Friday, 1pm |
| Leg #2: Desolation Sound
to the Broughton Islands (May 10-16) |
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Please arrive in Heriot Bay** at 10am Saturday, May 10 |
| Date: |
Destination: |
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Notes: |
| Saturday, May 10 |
Octopus Island |
2 |
Anchor in this marine park, among an emerald cluster of
islets. Myriad coves and bays for exploration. |
| Sunday, May 11 |
Chameleon Harbor |
3 |
Anchorage. A pristine wilderness cove, tucked
behind rocks. |
| Monday, May 12 |
Whirlpool Rapids |
8 |
A gorgeous anchorage either just above or just below the
rushing tidal rapids. |
| Tuesday, May 13 |
Matilpi Island |
7 |
This is our favorite anchorage. It is located in a
tiny cove, between islets and the remnants of an old Coast Salish tribal
midden. We tie fore and aft with views both ways! |
| Wednesday, May 14 |
Kwatsi Bay |
5 |
Cruise through a long, sheer gorge, with sweeping vistas
of glaciers and dotted with waterfalls to this remote location.
Friendly stop offers anchorage, docks, dockside potluck, and a shop. |
| Thursday, May 15 |
Waddington Bay |
4 |
Anchor in this serene secluded bay, studded with little
islets. Gorgeous! |
| Friday, May 16 |
Port McNeill |
4 |
This is our favorite turn-around town. Located on
Vancouver Island it offers docks, hotels, supermarkets and an airport. |
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Guests deboard at Port McNeill 1pm Friday |
| Leg #3: Broughton Islands
Round-Trip (May 19-28) |
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Please arrive in Port McNeill on Sunday Evening |
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Destination: |
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Notes: |
| Monday, May 19 |
Booker Lagoon |
5 |
A quiet anchorage in a lush lagoon that must be entered
at high tide. |
| Tuesday, May 20 |
Pierre's Bay |
2 |
A friendly scenic stop, offering an anchorage, docks, a
shop, and a dock-side potluck. |
| Wednesday, May 21 |
Carriden Bay |
5 |
This sheltered bay offers an anchorage with stunning
views of glacier peaks. |
| Thursday, May 22 |
Lay Day |
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| Friday, May 23 |
Little Nimmo Bay |
3 |
Cruise up a lovely gorge to anchor in this quaint finger
cove. |
| Saturday, May 24 |
Claydon Bay |
3 |
A well-protected anchorage that offers good crabbing and
splendid views. |
| Sunday, May 25 |
Kwatsi Bay |
5 |
Cruise through a long, sheer gorge, with sweeping vistas
of glaciers and dotted with waterfalls to this remote location.
Friendly stop offers anchorage, docks, dockside potluck, and a shop. |
| Monday, May 26 |
Lagoon Cove |
4 |
An island social center, offering anchorage, docks,
dockside potluck/happy hour, and shops. |
| Tuesday, May 27 |
Goat Islet Cove |
2 |
Anchorage. This cove is protected by a cluster of
islets allows you the opportunity to visit an ancient Coast Salish
tribal village. |
| Wednesday, May 28 |
Port McNeill |
4 |
This is our favorite turn-around town. Located on
Vancouver Island it offers docks, hotels, supermarkets and an airport. |
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Guests deboard at Port McNeill on Wednesday at 1pm. |
| Leg #4: Broughton Islands
to Desolation Sound (May 31 - June 6) |
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Please arrive in Port McNeill on Friday, after 4pm. |
| Date: |
Destination: |
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Notes: |
| Saturday, May 31 |
Monday Anchorage |
5 |
Anchor and stern tie to a beautiful green islet opposite
an ancient midden. |
| Sunday, May 1 |
Kwatsi Bay |
3 |
Cruise through a long, sheer gorge, with sweeping vistas
of glaciers and dotted with waterfalls to this remote location.
Friendly stop offers anchorage, docks, dockside potluck, and a shop. |
| Monday, May 2 |
Matilpi Island |
5 |
This is our favorite anchorage. It is located in a
tiny cove, between islets and the remnants of an old Coast Salish tribal
midden. We tie fore and aft with views both ways! |
| Tuesday, May 3 |
Blind Channel |
8 |
A welcome wilderness rest after a long, scenic cruise,
offers anchorage, docks and a restaurant. |
| Wednesday, May 4 |
Dent Rapids |
4 |
Three rapids in a row guard the entrance to Desolation
Sound. This stop offers anchorage, docks and a restaurant. |
| Thursday, May 5 |
Prideaux Haven |
4 |
A glacier backdrop and pristine scenery make this one of
the loveliest anchorages in Desolation Sound. Myriad
interconnected tiny coves for dinghy/kayak explorations. |
| Friday, May 6 |
Heriot Bay |
4 |
Inn/Pub/Restaurant with docking, fuel and showers.
Nearby grocery. Located on Quadra Island, 15 minutes by taxi and a
short ferry ride from Campbell River (Vancouver Island). |
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Guests deboard in Heriot Bay at 1pm on Friday. |
| Leg #5: Desolation Sound
to Bellingham (June 7-13) |
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Please arrive in Heriot Bay at 10am Saturday, May 10 |
| Date: |
Destination: |
Approx. Cruising Hours: |
Notes: |
| Saturday, June 7 |
Squirrel Cove |
4 |
A lovely protected anchorage with islets and it's own
lagoon. Nearby settlement offers small grocery and liquor store as well
as laundry. |
| Sunday, June 8 |
Blind Bay |
7 |
Lunch at Westview then overnight at this anchorage at
the entrance to Jervis Inlet. |
| Monday, June 9 |
Princess Louisa Inlet* |
7 |
The beauty of this breathtaking fabled inlet and it's
roaring falls defies description. Anchorage, mooring buoys, or
dock. |
| Tuesday, June 10 |
Pender Harbor |
8 |
An intricate network of bays and summer-home lined
coves, Pender Harbor offers docking and anchorage, groceries, pubs and
restaurants. |
| Wednesday, June 11 |
False Creek* (Vancouver, BC) |
5 |
A vibrant hub of big city life, False Creek's Granville
Island offers docking and anchorage, restaurants, shopping, galleries,
and an excellent farmer's market. |
| Thursday, June 12 |
Fossil Bay (Sucia Island) |
4 |
This diamond among the San Juan Islands gems offers
unspoiled natural beauty, mooring buoys, docking and anchorage. |
| Friday, June 13 |
Bellingham |
4 |
Return to Bellingham on this final day of the flotilla.
Stop in to our office to say "hi" to our staff before starting your
journey home. |
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Guests deboard in Bellingham at 1pm on Friday. |
* Itinerary subject to change due to weather, particularly on these
days.
** Option for charter guest and students to board/deboard at Campbell River
may be available, depending on weather, currents, and schedule.
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