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05-14 September 2011
ICOYC Cruise - Summer 2011
Skipper Handbook
Sponsored by
Seattle Yacht Club
ICOYC
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Cruise Leaders
Cruise Co-Chair (SYC)
Pam Lowry, Seattle YC, [email protected]
Summation
Cruise Co-Chair (SYC)
Bob Miller, Seattle YC, [email protected]
Loon Song
Cruise Co-Chair (RVYC)
P/C Bob Andrew, Royal Vancouver YC, [email protected]
Phaedra
Cruise Co-Chair (RVYC)
P/C John Dew, Royal Vancouver YC, [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Cruise Leaders _________________________________________________________ 2
Table of Contents _______________________________________________________ 3
Messages ______________________________________________________________ 5
From ICOYC ____________________________________________________________________ 5
From the Cruise Committee _________________________________________________________ 5
From SYC and RVYC _____________________________________________________________ 6
Cruise Overview, Itinerary, Time Table of Events _____________________________ 7
Route Overview _____________________________________________________________ 7
Cruise Itinerary ______________________________________________________________ 8
Cruise Timetable of Events ___________________________________________________ 10
Menu Planning _____________________________________________________________ 13
Charts, Routes, Marinas, and Victoria Harbour _____________________________ 14
Paper and Digital Charts __________________________________________________________ 14
Routes ________________________________________________________________________ 14
Cruise Route Overview ______________________________________________________ 15
Anacortes – SYC Henry Island (Roche Harbor, San Juan Island), 36 nm ________________ 16
SYC Henry Island - Victoria, 28 nm ____________________________________________ 20
Victoria – Sidney, 23 nm. _____________________________________________________ 25
Sidney- SYC Ganges (Saltspring Island),16 nm ___________________________________ 29
SYC Ganges – SYC Ovens Island (Ladysmith Harbour), 24 nm _______________________ 32
SYC Ovens Island – RVYC Tugboat Island (Silva Bay, Gabriola Island). 14 nm __________ 35
RVYC Tugboat Island – RVYC Scott Point (Long Bay, Saltspring Island), 25 nm ________ 38
Marinas and Outstations ________________________________________________ 43
Anacortes - Cap Sante Boat Haven __________________________________________________ 43
Henry Island (Roche Harbor, San Juan Island) - SYC Outstation ___________________________ 44
Victoria – Inner Harbour, Causeway Floats ____________________________________________ 46
Victoria Harbour ________________________________________________________________ 47
Sidney – Port of Sidney Marina _____________________________________________________ 48
Saltspring Island, Ganges, Saltspring Marina - SYC Outstation ____________________________ 49
Ladysmith Harbour, Ovens Island – SYC Outstation ____________________________________ 53
Gabriola Island, Silva Bay, Tugboat Island – RVYC Outstation ____________________________ 55
Saltspring Island, Long Harbour, Scott Point – RVYC Outstation __________________________ 57
Reference Material _____________________________________________________ 59
Web Sites for more information _____________________________________________________ 59
Cruising Guides _________________________________________________________________ 59
Marina Guides __________________________________________________________________ 60
Weather _______________________________________________________________________ 61
What to Wear and Bring __________________________________________________________ 61
Fees and Payments_____________________________________________________ 63
General Process for Payments ______________________________________________________ 63
Per Boat Fee -- $100.00 ___________________________________________________________ 63
Per Person Fee -- $250.00 _________________________________________________________ 63
Bus Transportation from Seattle to Anacortes -- $30.00 __________________________________ 63
Payments ______________________________________________________________________ 63
Immigration and Customs Information ____________________________________ 64
Passports and Visas ______________________________________________________________ 64
Arrival Reporting ________________________________________________________________ 64
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Entering Canada - Customs Dock Clearance ___________________________________________ 65
Entering USA - With I-68 or Nexus _________________________________________________ 65
Entering USA - Normal Entry ______________________________________________________ 65
Restrictions on Goods- Canada _____________________________________________________ 66
Restrictions on Goods- USA _______________________________________________________ 66
Communications Aids and Hints__________________________________________ 67
Captain's Briefing _______________________________________________________________ 67
Cellular Phone __________________________________________________________________ 67
High Speed Wireless and WiFi Internet Access ________________________________________ 67
VHF Hailing Channel ____________________________________________________________ 67
Water, Holding Tank, Fuel, and Garbage _____________________________________________ 67
Cruise Participants_____________________________________________________ 69
By Name ______________________________________________________________________ 69
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Messages
From ICOYC
John Stork
President, International Council of Yacht Clubs
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Welcome to the 2011 ICOYC Cruise. All the members of the
leading yacht clubs that form the Council are privileged to
join in these Cruises, giving a unique opportunity to enjoy
some of the best cruising areas in the world.
The leaders of the Cruises are those in the top local clubs who
know the locations best. They know the secret harbours, how
to beat the tides and the weather, and how to have fun. This
year we are lucky to be back in the Pacific Northwest under the guidance of both Seattle
YC and Royal Vancouver YC. Each club has opened their prized outstations to the cruise
fleet and have organized special treats for us.
Delphine and I are looking forward to meeting everyone on the Cruise. As you can see I
will be taking suitable clothing to protect against the elements, but I am sure it won’t be
needed…
From the Cruise Committee
Welcome to the ICOYC Cruise 2011!
One year ago, my husband, Chuck, and I participated in the International Cruise
sponsored by Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. It was during that wonderful cruise that Bob
Andrew, John Dew, Chuck and I decided to organize a cruise in 2011 following the
ICOYC Forum held at Seattle Yacht Club.
Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and the Canadian Gulf Islands are a part of what is
now known as the Salish Sea. The Salish Sea provides literally thousands of unique
cruising destinations. So, our task in organizing this cruise was to choose locations that
we felt exemplified our pristine waterways and unique moorage facilities, while
showcasing the fabulous outstations that each club owns. With this in mind, we are
visiting three outstations of Seattle Yacht Club and two of Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
We hope you enjoy them as much as our members do.
The 2011 ICOYC Cruise would not be possible without the help of many wonderful
volunteers. Bob Miller, SYC, was in charge of the registrations, cruise book, email
communications, and other tasks too numerous to mention. Roger Anderson, SYC,
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organized the welcoming dinner at our Henry Island Outstation on the first night of the
cruise. Tyler Ellison, SYC, organized the moorage at both Victoria and Sidney and also
the dinner in Sidney on Thursday evening. Gwen Ellison, SYC, has been a great support
in many ways. Bob Andrew and John Dew, both of RVYC, have been a marvelous
resource to me because they have organized previous cruises. They have coordinated all
of the moorage and events taking place at the RVYC Tugboat Island and Scott Point
outstations. Of course, my husband Chuck was always there to offer great advice. Many
other SYC and RVYC members have stepped in to help in various ways. I REALLY
APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT AND THANK YOU ALL!!!
I truly wish that you all enjoy the cruise immensely. We’ll make new friends and get to
do what we like best -- having fun on the water!
Pam Lowry
From SYC and RVYC
Kim Lorenz
Commodore, Seattle Yacht Club
Our ICOYC Forum cruise is a great way to complete our
Forum in another part of the yachting world. Our Pacific
Northwest cruising grounds (US and Canada) are some of the
finest anywhere and we are very proud to share them with our
ICOYC Forum participants.
The Seattle Yacht Club and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
are pleased to guide you through just a small part of these
cruising grounds as well as share just a few of our outstations.
Our two Clubs have a long history of friendship, camaraderie,
competition, and joint celebrations of both our Club and
Country related events, as this ICOYC cruise shows.
We welcome you on this cruise; we are all here to help you
enjoy every part of it. Our joint committees have worked very
hard to take care of every detail. Make sure to watch your
charts, ask questions if in doubt. As in any cruising area, we
DO have hazards for those who do not pay attention!
Russell B. Fraser
Commodore, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
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Cruise Overview, Itinerary, Time Table of Events
Route Overview
We have planned a 10 day cruise through the US San Juan Islands and the Canadian Gulf
Islands, covering about 230 nautical miles or 425 kilometers. Pick up your charter boat
on Sunday, 04 September. The official cruise will end on Wednesday, 14 September at
Saltspring Island, BC. Participants are welcome to extend their cruise individually or with
other cruise participants.
We will take you through the American San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands,
including stops in Roche Harbor, Victoria, Sidney, Ganges, Ladysmith Harbour, Silva
Bay and Saltspring Island with stops at outstations of Seattle Yacht Club and Royal
Vancouver Yacht Club.
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On Day 0, Sunday, 04 Sept, you will be transported from the hotel in Seattle to the
charter company in Anacortes, WA, where you can check out your boat and purchase
provisions. Days 1-9 are part of the cruise and the final official event is a closing banquet
at the Royal Vancouver YC Scott Point Outstation on Saltspring Island on Tuesday, 13
September. Beginning Wednesday, 14 September, the fleet is on its own to eventually
return to the United States, clear customs, and return the charter boats.
Cruise Itinerary
Day Date
Start
Destination
0
4-Sept,
Sunday
Seattle, hotel
Anacortes, WA,
charter company
1
5-Sept,
Monday
Anacortes, Cap
Sante Harbor
SYC Henry Island
Outstation, Roche
Harbor, San Juan
Island
36
36
2
6-Sept,
Tuesday
Henry Island
Public Moorage on
Causeway Floats,
Inner Harbour,
Victoria, BC
Moorage paid by
each boat
28
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3
7-Sept,
Victoria, BC
Wednesday
Victoria, BC
0
64
4
8-Sept,
Thursday
Public Moorage, Port 23
of Sidney, Sidney, BC
Moorage paid by
each boat
Victoria, BC
N.
Miles
8
Elap.
Miles
87
Notes
Drive from Seattle to
Anacortes (90 minutes)
and check out charter
boats, provision for cruise.
Dinner on own
Scenic cruise through San
Juan Islands, little sailing
opportunity. Sailing route
is north of Orcas Island,
45+ miles.
Hosted barbeque dinner
and beverages at
outstation.
SYC P/C Jack Sullivan will
lead a dinghy trip to
historic English Camp and
nearby Wescott Bay.
Longer route provides for
chance to see Orca Whales
near Lime Kiln Pt. Can be
shortened to 20 miles.
Good sailing in Haro Strait
and near Victoria.
Hosted dinner.
Free day in Victoria. visit
the museums, Butchart
Gardens, Victoria Harbour.
Dinner on own.
Coastal cruise, sailing
possible near Victoria and
up Haro Strait to Sidney.
Hosted dinner, bring own
beverage.
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5
9-Sept,
Friday
Sidney, BC
SYC Ganges
Outstation,
Saltspring
Marina, Saltspring
Island, BC
16
103
6
10-Sept,
Saturday
Ganges, BC
SYC Ovens Island
24
Outstation,
Ladysmith Harbour,
Vancouver Island, BC
127
7
11-Sept,
Sunday
Ovens Island, BC RVYC Tugboat Island 14
Outstation, Silva Bay,
Gabriola Is
141
8
12-Sept,
Monday
RVYC Tugboat Island 0
Outstation, Silva Bay
141
9
13-Sept,
Tuesday
RVYC Tugboat
Island
Outstation, Silva
Bay
Silva Bay,
Gabriola Island,
BC
RVYC Scott Point
25
Outstation,
Saltspring Island, BC
166
9
Easy run to the artists'
town of Ganges. Some
sailing possible before
heading North.
Greenbox on dock, dinner
on own.
Enjoy the Saltspring Island
Farmers Market in the
morning, then head to
Ovens Island. Primitive, no
services, very quiet.
Greenbox competition
and Potluck Dinner.
Check current in Gabriola
Pass. Careful navigation in
channels near Gabriola Is.
Hosted wine and cheese
tasting, dinner on own.
Bocce Ball during the day.
Hosted Italian dinner and
beverages.
Open water route, sailing
along Valdes Is., check
tidal current in Portier
Pass. Last day of cruise.
Hosted wrap-up dinner
and beverages.
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Cruise Timetable of Events
Skipper’s meeting each morning at 08:00 on the docks
to discuss the day’s activities and cruise.
Date
Monday, Sept. 5
Location
Henry Island,
Seattle Yacht
Club
Outstation
Times
1730
Event
Hosted dinner and beverages
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Victoria, BC
1645 - 1715
The hosted dinner this evening
is at Royal Victoria Yacht Club.
Beverages may be purchased
with cash or credit card.
Buses will transport the group
to RVYC. Board the buses in
front of the Empress Hotel
(directly across the street from
the marina). The first bus
leaves at 1645 and at least 25
people need to take the first bus.
The last bus will leave at 1715.
Buses will return at 2030.
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Victoria, BC
All Day
On your own.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Sidney, BC
1730
Meet under the tent on the dock
for dinner. Water provided.
Bring any other beverages.
Friday, Sept. 9
Ganges, BC –
Saltspring
Marina –
Seattle Yacht
Club
Outstation
1730
Greenbox party on outer dock.
Greenbox = bring an appetizer
and beverages. Dinner on your
own.
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Saturday, Sept. 10
Ganges, BC
0900 - 1200
Attend the Farmers Market in
downtown Ganges and select a
delicious appetizer for
Greenbox this evening.
Saturday, Sept. 10
Ovens Island,
Ladysmith
Harbour–
Seattle Yacht
Club
Outstation
1730
Greenbox competition – bring
your best appetizer for judging!
Dinner on your own, most
likely on your boat or potluck
on the dock.
Sunday, Sept. 11
Ovens Island
0800
Breakfast provided on the dock.
Sunday, Sept. 11
Tugboat
Island, Silva
Bay – Royal
Vancouver
Yacht Club
Outstation
1200 - 1600
Arrival at Tugboat Island –
contact Wharfinger on VHF
Channel 72.
1630
Skipper’s Meeting in Clubhouse
1700
Wine and Cheese Tasting
1830
No host dinner in Clubhouse –
BBQ’s will be available
1000
Bocce Tutorial for beginners
1030
Bocce Tournament begins
1700
Skipper’s Meeting and Bocce
prizes
1730
Happy hour (Greenbox party) –
everyone is encouraged to bring
an Italian appetizer
1830
Hosted Italian dinner and wine.
Bring plates, cutlery, and
glasses
Monday, Sept. 12
Tugboat
Island, Silva
Bay
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Tuesday, Sept. 13
Wednesday, Sept.
14
Scott Point,
Saltspring
Island –
Royal
Vancouver
Yacht Club
Outstation
1500 to 1700
Arrive at Scott Point – contact
Wharfingers on VHF Channel
72
1730
Champagne Reception
1800
Prizegiving
1830
Hosted dinner and wine
2000
Toasts
Scott Point
Cruise ends - safe travels
home!
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Menu Planning
The following table will aid provisioning the boat by showing which meals are provided
by the organizers and which meals need to be provisioned by the cruisers.
Date
Location
Breakfast Lunch
Greenbox
Dinner
Monday, Sept. 5
Henry Island
OYO
OYO
none
Hosted dinner and drinks
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Victoria, BC
OYO
OYO
none
Hosted dinner/purchase
drinks
Wed, Sept. 7
Victoria, BC
OYO
OYO
on dock
OYO
Thursday, Sept. 8
Sidney, BC
OYO
OYO
none
Hosted dinner/bring
drinks
Friday, Sept. 9
Ganges, BC
OYO
OYO
on dock
OYO
Saturday, Sept. 10 Ovens, BC
OYO
OYO
Greenbox
Competition
Potluck on the dock
Sunday, Sept. 11
Ovens, BC
Pancakes &
Sausages
Sunday, Sept. 11
Tugboat Island
at Ovens
(see above)
OYO
Hosted wine
& cheese
OYO - Barbecues
available on the deck
Monday, Sept. 12 Tugboat Island
OYO
OYO
Bring Italian
appetizers
Hosted Italian dinner and
drinks
Tuesday, Sept. 13 Scott Point
OYO
OYO
none
Hosted dinner and drinks
OYO - On Your Own
Greenbox - snacks and finger food to share with 6-8, own drinks
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Charts, Routes, Marinas, and Victoria Harbour
This section contains a list of paper charts needed for the cruise and a suggested set of
routes. Also, chartlets of the principal marinas used during the cruise are provided.
Paper and Digital Charts
Charts are a critical item for safe boating, particularly in the rock-infested waters of the
Pacific Northwest. While most charter boats have paper charts on-board, it is a good idea
to check on the quality and coverage of the charts. Most boats in the Pacific Northwest
cruise with some form of GPS-enabled chart plotter or PC-based navigation systems. If
your boat has such equipment, make sure that the charts are current and cover the US San
Juan Islands and the British Columbia Gulf Islands and Victoria.
USGS Chart 18421 - San Juan Islands - A planning chart for the San Juan Islands,
covering the waters from Bellingham to Victoria, BC.
USGS Chart 18440 - Puget Sound - A planning chart for Puget Sound, covering the
waters from Olympia to Admiralty Inlet & Port Townsend.
CHS Chart 3001 - Southern British Columbia - A planning chart from the
Canadian Hydrographic Service, covering the waters from the Gulf Islands to the North
end of Vancouver Island including the West Coast of Vancouver Island and the mainland
BC coast.
Maptech Chart Kits - Region 15 – Pacific Northwest to Northern California,
5th Editon - Coastal and offshore coverage. Full-color charts, GPS waypoints, courses
and distances, Yeoman points, and color aerial photos. 22 X 17", 90 chart pages.
Recommended.
CHS Marine Atlas 3313 - Gulf Islands - Covers East Coast of Vancouver Island
from Victoria to Nanaimo and the Canadian Gulf Islands, as well as some of the San Juan
Islands. Recommended.
Routes
These suggested routes are just that, suggestions. You take them at your own risk. Since
the screen image charts are scaled to about 8-9 miles per screen, the routes take more
than one screen image.
Each of the marinas and outstations have chartlets and descriptions of their facilities in
the section titled “Marinas and Outstations.”
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Cruise Route Overview
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Anacortes – SYC Henry Island (Roche Harbor, San Juan Island), 36 nm
From Cap Sante, the scenic route heads north out of Padillia Bay, up around the top of
Guemes and Cypress Islands, across Rosario Strait (3.5 nm), through Obstruction Pass
between Blakely and Orcas Islands, into Harney Channel between Shaw and Orcas
Islands, down Wasp Passage between Crane and Shaw Islands, then into San Juan
Channel to Spieden Channel, then into Roche Harbor. The Wasp Passage is somewhat
tricky, but the medium-sized ferries follow the route.
A shorter and more easily navigated passage following the main ferry route between
Anacortes and Roche Harbor is 29 nautical miles. It runs mostly westerly and traverses
Guemes Channel, crosses the Rosario Strait into Thatcher Pass between Decatur and
Blakely Islands, and rounds Upright Head on Lopes Island (careful of the ferries here),
and down Upright Passage towards Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Then head up San
Juan Channel northwesterly towards Spieden Island, and then turn south into Roche
Harbor on San Juan Island. This route is traveled by large Washington State ferries and
they move fast (18-20 knots) and don’t have the ability to move around recreational
traffic. Stay clear of ferries by 200 yards or more.
Enter Roche Harbor by the passage on the west side of Pearl Island, not the eastern
passage. The latter requires local knowledge and has some very thin water at low tide.
Once in Roche Harbor, head due south towards the SYC outstation on Henry Island, to
the west of the Roche Harbor docks.
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SYC Henry Island - Victoria, 28 nm
The route to Victoria crosses Haro Strait between San Juan Island into Canadian waters
to the southeast coast of Vancouver Island. The strait has strong currents, reaching 4-5
knots and can be windy. Also, it is the main shipping route to the Port of Vancouver and
you may encounter several ocean-going vessels. They are running in a restricted channel
and do have right-of-way. Don’t try to assert your right-of-way against a 600 foot long
steel vessel running at 15 to 20 knots.
Good sailing may happen in Haro Strait and the waters on the way to Victoria.
From the SYC outstation, retrace your path north out of Roche Harbor and head west
around Battleship Island. From here you can head southwest down Haro Strait towards
the Discovery Islands and Baynes Channel. This isn’t very interesting, but the sailors will
love it. Many power boaters hug the west side of San Juan Island down towards False
Bay and Lime Kiln Point in the hopes of seeing the resident oraca whale pod, then make
a shorter crossing of Haro Strait towards Discovery Island.
The easiest passage is to the south of Discovery Island and then to the south end of Trial
Islands.
Experience boaters can take a run through the rocky channels closer to the south shore,
but you need good maps and watch the tide flow. At the SE corner of Vancouver Island,
tun into Baynes Channel between the Chatham Islands and Cadboro Point. There is lots
of boat traffic and some tidal rip here. Pass north of the Chain Islands and head down
Mayor Channel to Mouat Channel. There are quite a few rocks in this area, but the
channel is well marked on good charts. If you don't feel comfortable with this passage,
you can pass to the east of the Chatham and Discovery Islands and round to the south of
them. Upon reaching Mouat Channel, turn west into Enterprise Channel and into the
narrow channel between the Trial Islands into McNeil Bay. Once again, this channel is a
narrow busy one and has tidal rips.
If you are uncomfortable with Enterprise Channel, stay to the south of the Trail Islands
while heading west. Once past the Trail Islands, follow the southern coast of Vancouver
Island for about five miles, staying offshore several hundred feet to avoid the reefs.
Pass between the land and Brotchie Light and round the breakwater into Victoria Outer
Harbour and reduce speed to seven knots. Hug the starboard shore to avoid the seaplane
traffic and fall into the Victoria Harbour Traffic Scheme (see Marinas). You are now in a
no-wake and no sailing zone. Stay in the inbound traffic lane by putting the yellow
markers close to your port side, round Laurel Point and the Causeway Floats and the
Customs Dock are directly in front. Be careful, there is lots of water traffic -- the Victoria
Clipper fast ferry to Seattle, the very big (500+feet) Coho car ferry to Port Angeles, lots
of sea planes, and a dozen small foot ferries crisscrossing the water.
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Now it is time to clear Canadian Customs. The customs dock is near the seaplane
terminal just south of the Wharf Street Floats. It has two 60 foot sides for boaters to tieup and make the phone call to the customs officer. Read the appropriate section in
“Immigration and Customs Information.” This is a real bottleneck and you need to pay
attention to the other boats loitering nearby who arrived before you. Also, keep clear of
the seaplanes and the small green and yellow foot ferries.
Once you have your customs clearance, quickly clear the dock to allow other boats to tie
up and then call on VHF 66A “Victoria Harbormaster” using low power (one watt) to get
your slip assignment. Be sure to mention that you are part of the ICOYC Cruise. The
Causeway Floats are a few hundred yards south of the customs dock, past the sea plane
terminal. You probably will be assisted by a docking crew from the harbormaster office.
They can take your payment for two night’s moorage and give you the gate code. If not,
contact one of the cruise masters for information on how to pay for moorage.
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Victoria – Sidney, 23 nm.
The trip to Sidney is an easy run in mostly protected waters once you round Discovery
Island and head north. Sailors may want to take advantage of the open waters of Puget
Sound and Haro Strait to sail their way to Sidney. Whale watchers may want to retry their
luck near Lime Kiln Point on San Juan Island by retracing the route from Roche Harbor
(Henry Island) to Victoria.
Retrace your route into Victoria to the east. Once past Discovery Island, head north up
along the southeast coast of Vancouver Island into Cordova Bay and continue north. You
can take a couple different passages between the islands until you reach Sidney. Do pay
attention to crab pot floats. Canada, unlike the USA, has no closed season for crabbing
and the waters here have many crab pot floats. Tangling your running gear with a crab
pot is really messy.
When you reach Sidney, pause a moment before entering the narrow channel to the manmade harbor and hail the “Sidney Harbormaster” on VHF channel 66A on low power
(one watt) to get your slip assignment. There is very limited space once inside the
breakwater for maneuvering. The harbormaster staff will direct you to your slip and will
help tie up the boat. Once settled, proceed to the harbormaster office at the ramp to shore
and pay your moorage fee and get a gate key.
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Sidney- SYC Ganges (Saltspring Island),16 nm
Today we have a short cruise north from Sidney to the lovely village of Ganges on
Saltspring Island. While Sidney was filled with book shops and bustled, Ganges is far
smaller and is filled with artist galleries and is the home of the famed Saturday market.
The route is not too challenging and can be sailed if the winds are favorable. After
clearing the Port of Sidney Marina (did you remember to turn in your gate key?), head
northeast to pass between the Little Group and Forrest Island. The channel is wide, but is
bounded by rocks, so do pay attention. Then pass to the west of Coal Island into Prevost
Passage and on north into Moresby Passage between Portland Island and Moresby Island.
Now you are in Swanson Channel, route of the big BC ferries going to Vancouver and
the Gulf Islands. Watch for them, they are big and fast. Nearing the southeast corner of
Saltspring Island, turn northwest into Captain Passage and into the long Ganges Harbour.
Once you pass the Sister Islands, start looking for crab pots in the passage.
Continue into Ganges Harbor, heading towards the head of the harbor and our
destination, Saltspring Marina and the SYC Ganges Outstation. At a no-wake speed,
wind your way through the anchorage, past downtown Ganges, and past Ganges Marina
on the port side. Saltspring Marina is at the end of the harbor and you can easily see
Moby’s Pub at the marina.
Once off the marina breakwater, hail “Saltspring Marina” on channel 66A, low power,
and ask for moorage, saying that you are part of the ICOYC Cruise. Be careful of
Moneymaker Rock off the end of the breakwater. See the marina chartlet in the Marinas
section.
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SYC Ganges – SYC Ovens Island (Ladysmith Harbour), 24 nm
Before heading north to the SYC Ovens Island and its no-frills outstation, make sure that
you visit the Saltspring Island Farmers and Artists Market in the morning.
Ovens Island is “primitive”. It has neither water nor electricity, so make sure that your
water tanks are full before leaving Ganges and that your battery bank is charged up. Gen
sets cannot be run after 10:00 pm and before 8:00 am.
From the marina, wind your way back out of Ganges Harbour past the anchored boats
and crab pots. After passing the last of the Sisters Islands, head east and then northerly
into Captain Passage between the south east end of Saltspring Island and Prevost Island.
Now head northwest in Trincomali Channel staying fairly close to Saltspring Island, then
into Houstoun Passage while rounding the top end of Saltspring Island. We jog around
the rocks south of Tent Island below the larger Kuper Island into Stuart Channel. If time
permits, you may want to make a quick stop at Chemainus and look at the murals in this
old lumber mill town.
Continue northwest into Ladysmith Harbour. Keep to the northern shore of the peninsula
off of Sharpe Point and head to Sibell Bay. The bay is bounded on the southwest by the
small Dunsmuir Islands. Ovens Island is the one to the east end of the chain. The
outstation dock is on the north side of Ovens Island.
Be prepared to raft up, we have 450 feet of dock and 1,100 feet of boats in the fleet.
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SYC Ovens Island – RVYC Tugboat Island (Silva Bay, Gabriola Island). 14 nm
Today we continue heading north towards the upper end of the
Gulf Islands, Gabriola Island, and the protected cove of Silva Bay
on Gabriola’s southeast corner.
Most of the fleet will make its way through Gabriola Pass, one of
the several passages between the chain of islands marking the
eastern edge of the Gulf Islands into the Strait of Georgia. These
passes can have some strong tidal currents and boaters should be
aware of the current. Gabriola Pass can have currents reaching six
knots and cruisers may want to time their passage according to
the current chart to the left. See the cruise leaders if you are
considering another route and pass if your boat doesn’t have a
suitable current prediction book or software tool.
From Ovens Island, head back around Sharpe and Coffin Points
back into Stuart Channel and north to the De Courcy Group. Pass
through Ruxton Passage into Pylades Channel and continue north
to Gabriola Pass between Valdes and Gabriola Islands. Run the
pass to the east, watching your depth sounder. From here on,
careful navigation is needed through the rocks and islets of this
area.
After passing Rogers Reef on your port, turn north in the passage
along the west side of Breakwater Island. Continue north up to
Commodore Pass and around the narrow channel on the north
side of Tugboat Island into Silva Bay. This is a narrow passage
and watch the buoys marking the channel (and the rocks). The
RVYC Tugboat Island outstation docks are on the east side of
Silva Bay. Read the description of how to approach the docks in
the Marinas section. A restaurant and a small store (with liquor)
are available at the Silva Bay Marina and Resort across the bay
from the outstation. This is a good place to splash your dinghy
and investigate the nooks and crannies of Silva Bay.
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RVYC Tugboat Island – RVYC Scott Point (Long Bay, Saltspring Island), 25 nm
This is the last full day of the cruise and we turn south and head back to Saltspring Island
for the evening’s final banquet at Royal Vancouver’s Scott Point Outstation. If the winds
in the Strait of Georgia are blowing, it could be a good day for sailing down the eastern
side of the chain of long, skinny islands forming the east edge of the Gulf Islands
(Valdes, Galiano, and Mayne). If Georgia is too rough (and it can be), power boaters may
want to retrace yesterday’s route back through Gabriola Pass and stay in the protected
waters to the west side of the island chain.
The chain of islands is broken by three passes, all fairly tidal – Gabriola Pass, Portier
Pass, and Active Pass (watch out for the BC ferries). All are safe, but require careful
navigation and attention to the tidal flows.
The route presented on the next pages is a mixture of open water and more protected
cruising after passing through Portier Pass. The adventurous may want to pass by Portier
Pass and continue to Active Pass before returning to the protected waters near Saltspring
Island.
From the RVYC outstation on Tugboat Island, we retrace our route to the north and east
into Commodore Passage and turn south and around the top end of Breakwater Island.
Run along the east side of Valdes Island (kind of boring) to the entrance to Portier Pass to
the southwest. The pass is fairly wide, but has shoals and rocks, so watch the chart and
the depth sounder. (Canadian charts are in metres). Once back in Trincomali Channel,
head southeast along the west side of Galiano Island. The charts on the next page shows
passing into Montague Harbour and out to Captain Pass at the southeast corner of
Saltspring Island. You can cut across Trincomali Channel on a more direct route to the
Athol Peninsula of Saltspring Island and Captain Pass.
Round Nose Point into Long Harbour and proceed northwest to the Scott Point outstation
of RVYC on your port (Scott Point peninsula). Watch for the BC ferry serving the Long
Harbour ferry terminal a bit past the outstation.
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Marinas and Outstations
Anacortes - Cap Sante Boat Haven
48o 30.7' North Latitude - 122o 36.2' West Longitude
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Henry Island (Roche Harbor, San Juan Island) - SYC Outstation
The SYC outstation in the San Juan Islands is located in Roche Harbor, just west of the
point where Mosquito Pass enters the bay. Look for a tall flagpole on shore with a large
brick house behind it. At low tide, there are ten feet of water at the outer end of the floats
with about six feet at the mid point. Fingers are installed on the west float which provide
additional moorage in five to ten feet of water. Thirty ampere electrical service is
available on the main floats.
Image is for reference only -- not for navigation.
Members should be aware that on a flood tide, the current at our floats is negligible; on
an ebb tide the current can reach 3 knots from West to East.
The upper two floors of the brick house are the residence of the outstation's managers.
The lower floor contains showers, heads, and the "Henry Room". The Henry Room
features good seating, a fireplace, jigsaw puzzles, and reading material from the lending
library.
Internet access is available by a broadband cable connection in the Henry Room; wireless
internet service is available on the docks.
Deer abound on the island. They are often under the apple trees near the residence in
evening and early morning. There is an enjoyable half-hour botanical trail.
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Located on the beach between the docks is a small brick building containing sports
equipment, ice machine, washing machine, and dryer. A fire pit is located on the beach
for bonfires and barbecues. Two propane barbecues are available to members. A tennis
court is also available.
ICOYC Note
Power vessels are encouraged to use the slips closer to shore (zero tide depth indicators
are on each piling). Sailboats should moor on the outer slips and can raft on the outside
float.
Note that there will be other boats from SYC on the docks and rafting will be required.
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Victoria – Inner Harbour, Causeway Floats
48o 25.3 North Latitude - 123o 22.2' West Longitude
Radio “Victoria Harbormaster” on 66A after clearing Canadian customs to get slip
assignment. Tell them you are part of the ICOYC Cruise. Moorage costs to be paid by
each boat. Pay the dock attendant and get a gate code for after hours access.
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Victoria Harbour
Entering Victoria Inner Harbor requires special caution due to the heavy aircraft and
commercial boat traffic.
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Sidney – Port of Sidney Marina
Radio “Sidney Harbormaster” on VHF channel 66A prior to entering breakwater to get
slip assignment Tell them you are part of the ICOYC Cruise. Moorage costs to be paid by
each boat. Register at the marina office and get a gate key. Remember to return the gate
key before leaving.
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Saltspring Island, Ganges, Saltspring Marina - SYC Outstation
124 Upper Ganges Road, Saltspring Island V8K 252
Marina office: 250-537-5810 or 1-800-334-6629
Ganges is the commercial center of the British Columbia Gulf Islands. The SYC
Outstation is located at the northerly head of Ganges Harbour on Saltspring Island, in the
Saltspring Marina.
Saltspring Marina lies just to the North of Ganges Marina. You can see an overview of
the harbor area in the following picture, which shows Ganges Marina at the top and
Saltspring Marina at the bottom. Note the white bar that marks the location of the SYC
Ganges Outstation dock within the Saltspring Marina. Note also that this is an old photo,
and our dock has been rebuilt as seen further down the page.
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The following picture shows a current overview of the marina, with the dashed line
marking the updated B & C docks forming the SYC Ganges Outstation.
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Saltspring Marina provides a wide range of services, including fresh water, garbage
service, laundry, showers, and wireless internet on the docks. Power will be limited to 30amp service for this transition period, but will expand to include 50-amp plugs when the
new docks are built.
The village of Ganges continues to offer some of the best shopping in the Gulf Islands,
and to make your trip to the store easier, the club will be offering free Saltspring Marina
launch for members and guests. You can now stock up on fresh food at the Saturday
market or the well-stocked Thrifty grocery, visit the BC liquor store, or enjoy a meal at
one of the many fine restaurants, with the Saltspring Marina launch ensuring you an easy
ride back to the docks. Check the marina office for the launch operating schedule.
For a special treat, dine at the Hastings House, rated one of the best restaurants in B.C. It
is located directly above the Marina, overlooking the harbor.
SYC and public wifi is available on the docks
ICOYC Notes
Med-tying is recommended in the 55' space. Boats can raft on the north (shore) side of
the 208' length.
Rafting will be required.
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Ladysmith Harbour, Ovens Island – SYC Outstation
An outstation that has retained it natural setting and original charm is in Sibell Bay,
Ladysmith Harbor in Canada's Gulf Islands. In 1965 it was discovered, acquired, and
transferred to the Seattle Yacht Club by Past Commodore Wallace Ovens, in whose
honor it is named. The most easterly of the Dunsmuir Islands, it is roughly 200 feet by
800 feet.
In 1974 the Island was developed with a 150 foot float, paths and picnic tables. There is
now a 450 foot float on the Sybill bay side of the island. There is no island fresh water or
electricity, but there are clams and oysters.
WiFi Service is not available on Ovens Island.
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ICOYC Notes
Rafting is NOT permitted on the end sections of the float. All middle sections are fine
for rafting, which will be necessary.
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Gabriola Island, Silva Bay, Tugboat Island – RVYC Outstation
Tugboat Island is located in Silva
Bay off Gabriola Island and enjoyed
its 50th anniversary as a RVYC
Club Offshore Station in 2010.
Since its purchase in 1960, the
island has been preserved in its
natural state and has many
interesting nature trails, tidal pools,
and wildlife across 24 acres. Deer,
raccoons, otter, mink, owls and a
multitude of sea birds frequent this
island.
Docks provide adequate moorage
on the four acre water lot.
A pavilion, table tennis room, flush
toilets and showers are located
ashore. A freezer is provided on the
dock for making ice and freezing
fish. There is power on the docks
and water is available on a limited
basis.
“Dogs must be kept on a leash at all
times” while on the island to
encourage wild animals to remain
on Tugboat.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere
on Tugboat Island.
Cautions:
1- When entering Silva bay
through the passage
immediately north of Tugboat
Island it is essential that boats pass close to but NORTH of the entrance mark because
there are dangerous reefs between the mark and Tugboat Island. The reefs continue
inside Silva Bay so a sharp turn towards Tugboat Island should be avoided.
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2- There are two large shoals between the registration shed and the airplane float. At a
zero tide there is 1-1/2 to 2 feet of water. The peaks of the shoal are marked by two red
buoys. Please exercise caution throughout this area.
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Saltspring Island, Long Harbour, Scott Point – RVYC Outstation
Scott Point, located in Long Harbour on
Saltspring Island, has been owned by
the Club since 1977.
The outstation has a 150' x 450' water
lot, protected by a breakwater, with
2,600' of dock space with 30 amp power
and water for filling water tanks. On
shore, the outstation has a pavilion with
kitchen and clubroom, and a shower,
toilet and laundry building.
Its recreational features include a
horseshoe pitch, table tennis, children’s
playground and swimming pool that
provide diverse attractions for
members. There are also four A-frame
cottages are rented to members. The
cottages are so popular with families
that visits are limited to one cottage per
stay for a maximum of seven days in
any given cruising season.
Scott Point is accessible by ferry from
the mainland or Vancouver Island with
the mainland ferry terminal a short walk
from the outstation. Taxi service is
available to stores and the farmers’
market in nearby Ganges. For the more
energetic cruisers the outstation has
four bicycles that provide an alternative
to taxis or a invigorating walk.
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Reference Material
Web Sites for more information
NWboating - www.nwboating.com, contains good information on the various
cruising areas within the Puget Sound, a boating calendar, weather and tide information,
and some boating-related articles.
NOAA Seattle - www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/, National Weather Forecast Office Seattle, regional weather.
Washington State Ferry Weather http://i90.atmos.washington.edu/ferry/Ferryjs/mainframe1.htm , contains live
wind reports on the WA State Ferry routes. Very useful when considering crossings of
the open straits.
Canadian Weather for BC http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/index_e.html weather reports from
Environment Canada.
Waggoner Cruising Guide - www.waggonerguide.com/index.html, on-line
version of the annually updated cruising guide described below under Marina Guides.
Many nautical links.
48° North - 48north.com/, local sailing-oriented magazine, many sailing links.
Cruising Guides
An assortment of useful printed publications for the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Gulf
Islands, and Desolation Sound. (Descriptions courtesy of Armchair Sailor, Seattle,
www.armchairsailorseattle.com)
Gunkholing in the San Juan Islands, Jo Bailey and Carl Nyberg, 2nd
edition, 304pp, 2000, The most popular cruising guide for the San Juan Islands,
completely revised and updated from the original classic. Essential piloting
information is clearly defined as the authors guide the cruiser into many ports and
anchorages, and describe the “not to be missed” places to visit, where to go and
what to see. In addition, their interesting vignettes of history, folklore, and natural
phenomena add delicious interest to your cruise.
Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and San Juan Islands, Migael
Scherer is a 20-year Seattle resident whose knowledge, love and appreciation for
Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands shine through in this beautifully produced
cruising guide. Covering the waters from Olympia North to Point Roberts and
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Bellingham Bay and West to Pt. Angeles, and including Lake Union and Lake
Washington, she shares her hard-earned local knowledge of the approaches,
anchorages, and facilities for hundreds of bays, harbors, and inlets, with annotated
charts for many of them. Included is a rating system that details every harbor and
anchorage, how and where to get ashore (an important feature that most cruising
guides ignore), and what facilities to expect. She not only describes where to
cruise, but offers insights into history, attractions, weather, and the effects of
commercial shipping, logging, and fishing that add considerable interest.
Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide: Gulf Islands & Vancouver Island,
vol 1, Anne & Laurence Yeadon-Jones, NEW, 3rd Edition, completely updated,
October 2010. Same format as its companion book for Desolation Sound,
covering the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, including the east side of
Vancouver Island. The guide of choice for the Canadian Gulf Islands.
Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide: The San Juan Islands, vol 4. Anne
& Laurence Yeadon-Jones, Just south of Vancouver, B.C., in Washington State,
lies a distinctive island triangle known locally as the San Juans. This enchanting
cluster of islands offers boaters the pleasure of cruising in safe and protected
waters while enjoying the diversity and individual personality of each island. The
allure of the San Juans lies in the short distances between destinations, the ease of
provisioning, the well-maintained marinas and the friendly charm of the villages
and towns, beautiful beaches, lakes, shaded forest walks and intriguing historic
sites. This well-known cruising couple provides lots of information for cruising
the area, including charming hand-drawn maps of each anchorage.
Exploring the South Coast of British Columbia, Don Douglass and
Reanne Hemmingway-Douglass, 460, 1999, Newly updated and expanded in
1999. These regional experts have provided yet another excellent resource for
exploring the waters along BC’s coast. Accurate and up-to-date descriptions of
routes and anchorages from Victoria to the north end of Vancouver Island,
including the mainland coast. Full of local knowledge and 200 detailed anchorage
and marina diagrams, over 2000 GPS waypoints, extensive quotes form Canadian
Sailing Directions, and photographs, as well as a listing of fuel and provisioning
sites.
Marina Guides
The Burgee, 5th Edition, David Kutz, The most comprehensive marina
guidebook, covering Olympia WA to the central B.C. inside passage, including
the Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, Desolation Sound, and Discovery Passage. One
page is devoted to each marina and provides a schematic chart of the marina so
you can quickly spot crucial points like fuel and guest docks, and a list of all the
features offered by the marina. Includes info and illustrations showing how to find
Yacht Club reciprocal moorage and marine parks
The Waggoner Cruising Guide, Robert Hale, editor, Published, and
thoroughly updated, annually. Covering the waters of Puget Sound, the San Juan
and Gulf Islands, the full Inside Passage to the Alaska border, and also Vancouver
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Island’s West coast, the “Waggoner” provides piloting information and detailed
facilities listings for these waters, including the availability of moorage, fuel,
pump-outs, groceries and restaurants, with phone numbers and hours of operation.
Separate chapters cover piloting and safety information such as border crossing
regulations, VHF radio procedures, anchoring tips, VTS information, differences
between U.S. and Canadian charts, Coast Guard rules, and tips for if you are
boarded for inspection
Weather
The weather in the Pacific Northwest is impossible to forecast, so be prepared for several
types of weather during the cruise. The late summer time can have warm to hot days with
clear sky and temperatures of the high 70's and cooler evenings. It also can be rainy with
several days of a slow drizzle and some wind. These wet days have temps ranging from
the mid 50's to the low 60's in the days and the low to mid 40's at night. We also can have
foggy days, which are wet and damp. In short, be prepared for both sunshine and rain.
Sunscreen and face towels may be in equal demand.
What to Wear and Bring
With the weather described above in mind, you definitely need to layer your clothing.
Dress in the San Juan Islands and Victoria is casual. While shorts and sandals are
occasionally seen, the most common clothing worn by boaters is cotton pants and short
and long-sleeved shirts. Sweaters and light jackets will be needed when the sun goes
away. Light rain gear may be needed if you are caught out shopping or in Victoria's
Butchart Gardens. Definitely bring an umbrella.
The dinner events are casual. You probably will need a light sweater or jacket for the
evenings, unless there is a rare hot spell. It would be appropriate to wear your yacht
club’s shirts, jackets, and caps.
Afternoon High Tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria is a grand tradition and dressing up
is part of the process. Ladies wear nice summer dresses and often are seen with hats and
gloves. You can accessorize in Victoria before heading over to the hotel.
Victoria and Sidney is walking towns and good sturdy walking shoes are a must. Since
antiquing and shopping in Victoria are justly famous, you may want to carry one or two
sturdy canvas carry bags to lug your loot back to the boat. Definitely have carry bags
with you when you visit the Ganges Farmers and Artists Market on Saltspring Island.
Swimming is at your own risk. The summer water temps may hit the mid 50's, chilly.
However the shallow and protected waters at Ovens Island can warm up to nearly 70
degrees. Join some of the cruise leaders in a swim around the island! Walking, hiking,
and biking are great activities on the islands, so bring good shoes and a small daypack for
water, etc.
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Wildlife viewing is fantastic, from orcas to dolphins to eagles to herons. Birders and
wildlife enthusiasts will need a good pair of binoculars and local birding and wildlife
guides. These books are readily available at all of the stops.
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Fees and Payments
This page is the money page. It contains information on the cost per boat in the cruise and
the cost per person.
General Process for Payments
1. The skipper of the boat is responsible for making the payment for the boat
and all of his crew.
2. Cruisers from Seattle Yacht Club and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club will be billed
directly through their club’s payment systems.
3. For cruisers attending the Sixth Commodores’ Forum, August 30 to September 2,
payment is accepted at the Reception Desk at Seattle Yacht Club during the
Forum. This is the preferred payment time.
4. For cruisers not attending the festivities in Seattle, payment is accepted during the
first day of the cruise at the Henry Island Outstation of Seattle Yacht Club.
5. Cruisers are responsible for their own moorage costs at Victoria and Sidney and
will be advised by the cruise leaders as to where they make their payments to the
harbormasters of the respective marinas.
Per Boat Fee -- $100.00
The boat-based fee covers incidental costs incurred by the Cruise Committee. All boats
pay the same per boat fee, regardless of length, beam, use of electricity, power or sail.
Per Person Fee -- $250.00
Each participant in the cruise will be assessed a per person fee to cover the meals listed in
the itinerary. There is no opt-out provision for the set meals or fewer days.
Bus Transportation from Seattle to Anacortes -- $30.00
A chartered coach will carry passengers from the conference hotel in Seattle to Anacortes
to pick up the chartered boats during a 90 minute drive. The per person transport fee
includes the cost of the bus, taxes, fuel surcharge, and a tip to the driver. There is no stop
on the way to Anacortes or any organized transportation back to the Seattle airport after
the cruise.
Payments
Payments must be by credit card or by SYC or RVYC member numbers.
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Immigration and Customs Information
Updated: 19 April 2011
Passports and Visas
Foreign Nationals entering Canada and returning to the USA must have valid passports
and visas (where required). Visitors entering the USA through international airport
facilities (Seattle’s SeaTac Airport) have their passports stamped with a substitute for the
old green I-94 form. That stamp and its number allows visitors to leave and re-enter the
USA from Canada and Mexico during a 90 day period.
When returning to the USA after the cruise, foreign nationals must present their passport
with the entry stamp or the I-94 immigration entry form. Note: it is illegal for foreign
nationals to enter the USA on a private boat unless they previously have entered through
a port of entry that supplies the I-94 form or stamp. More information for entry to Canada
is at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s2x12
US citizens must carry valid US passports or approved substitutes (Enhanced Driver
License, NEXUS) to facilitate entry into Canada. These documents are now are required
upon return to the U.S. It is strongly recommended that you bring your US passports,
otherwise re-entry into the US will be very difficult. Children traveling without both
parents must have a certified letter from the non-traveling parent allowing the traveling
parent (or grandparent) to take their children into Canada. Resident aliens must have
valid papers to return to the U.S. Get more information at
http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/index.html
Arrival Reporting
In general, you will be required to meet face-to-face with customs and immigrations
personnel at a designated customs clearing station. To facilitate the clearance process,
have at hand the following items for reference: 1) passport for each person; 2) the vessel
registration number (state license or USCG registration); 3) its name and length; 4)
Customs User Fee decal number (USA); 5) full name and mailing address of each
traveler; 6) birth date; 7) citizenship; 8) purpose and duration of stay; 9) declarations of
goods; and 10) Canadian clearance number (when returning to the USA). Permanently
record any clearance number given to you into the ship’s log.
The Master or the Master's designee may go ashore, but only to report the arrival to
Customs, either in person or by telephone on the dock. Except to assist in making the
boat fast to the wharf, no other person may get off of or leave the boat, and no other
baggage or merchandise may be removed until the report of arrival has been made and
release has been granted by a Customs Inspector. No one from your boat should make
any personal contact (i.e., shaking hands with friends) with anyone else who is not
on your boat, until clearance is granted. The U.S. penalty for failure to report is $5,000
for the first violation, and the boat may become subject to seizure and forfeiture.
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All vessels with anything to declare, and all vessels 30 feet or more in length, have to pay
an annual processing fee, at or before the first time of arrival into the U.S. during each
calendar year. If you report by telephone, this matter may be accomplished by either
credit card or a mail reply. Many charter boats will have this customs decal fee already
paid.
Entering Canada - Customs Dock Clearance
Persons entering Canada by boat must report to a Designated Reporting Station listed
below. Once docked at one, you communicate with a Canadian Border Service Agency
(CBSA) office by telephone at 1-888-226-7277. The reporting stations have a direct dial
phone on the dock. The following marinas on the south part of Vancouver Island serve as
Designated Reporting Stations:
Victoria: Victoria Customs Dock (near Wharf Street Floats)
Sidney: Canoe Cove, Port of Sidney, Van Isle Marina
South Pender Island: Bedwell Harbor
Each dock holds about four to six boats. Because the area in Victoria Harbour is crowded
with pleasure boats and sea planes, cruisers may want to stop on the way from Roche
Harbor at Sidney and clear at the Port of Sidney or at the Van Isle Marina to avoid the
crowds.
Entering USA - With I-68 or Nexus
Boats with all passengers carrying an I-68 or Nexus card can get clearance approval
before their arrival by phoning 1-800-562-5943 and talking to the Small Craft Reporting
Center. If all is in order, you will be given a clearance number and can proceed directly to
your dock in the USA.
Entering USA - Normal Entry
All boats entering the USA must stop at one of the US Customs reporting stations listed
below during normal business hours (0800 to 1700, seven days a week) and use the
associated phone number to contact the local CBP .It is good practice to phone the station
an hour or so before arriving to ensure that CBP staff will be available, since they can be
working at one of the ferry terminals.
If you arrive outside of normal business hours, phone 1-800-562-5943 from one of the
reporting stations listed below to get instructions from CBP.
Site
Anacortes
Friday Harbor
Point Roberts
Port Angeles
Roche Harbor
Phone Number
1-360-293-2331
1-360-378-2080
1-360-945-2314
1-360-457-4311
1-360-378-2080
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Restrictions on Goods- Canada
You cannot bring the following produce into Canada: apples, peaches, pears, apricots,
cherries, plums, nectarines, quince, hawthorn (haws), corn-on-the-cob, and potatoes.
Canada restricts imports of alcohol and tobacco to the following quantities per adult: no
more than 1.5 liter of wine, or 1.14 liter spirits, or 24 cans of beer per adult. No more
than 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 2 kilograms of tobacco. (Further information 250-3633618 or at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s6x7
Restrictions on Goods- USA
Each person may bring articles valued up to $200 US duty free. (Family members may
not combine exemptions.) US will disallow some product from Canada, including eggs,
beef and chicken, citrus. If in Canada for more than 48 hours, each person may bring
articles valued up to $400, including (if at least 21 years of age) 1 liter alcohol beverages,
200 cigarettes and 100 cigars. (Family members may combine their exemptions.) Details
on agricultural products can be found at
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml.
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Communications Aids and Hints
Captain's Briefing
A dockside briefing of the day's activities, routes, and general information will be held at
0800 on the docks every morning of the cruise. There will be no Monday meeting in
Anacortes.
Cellular Phone
The cruise area is well served by CDMA (Verizon and others) and GSM (T-Mobile and
AT&T) cell phone service providers. Note that roaming into British Columbia may
require that you notify your cell phone provider. Also, roaming charges into BC can
exceed 70 cents per minute. Often roaming into Canada occurs while you are in the US
San Juan Islands, so beware.
High Speed Wireless and WiFi Internet Access
Most of the cruising area is supported by 3G/4G wireless services from the major carriers
(AT&T, Verizon, Telus, Rogers Communications). Roaming and volume charges can be
expensive if you don’t have an account for the specific carrier.
The marinas in Anacortes, Victoria, and Sidney have for-fee WiFi services provided by
Broadband Xpress. For more information, contact www.bbxpress.net. WiFi is available
at the SYC outstations at Henry Island and Ganges. See the cruise leaders for login
information.
VHF Hailing Channel
During the cruise, the fleet can be contacted by radio on VHF channel 72. To contact a
member of the cruise committee, wait to see if the channel is available and then hail
“ICOYC Cruise Committee”
Water, Holding Tank, Fuel, and Garbage
Water May Be Limited - Skippers should make sure their water tanks are topped off
before they leave from their charter moorage. For those with their own vessels, they
should top off water tanks before heading to SYC Henry Island. With the usual short
supply of water in the San Juan Islands this may prevent some problems as the cruise
unfolds. SYC Henry Island and Victoria do not allow washing boats during the summer
months. There is no water at SYC Ovens Island.
Holding Tanks!! - Make sure that you are aware of the capacity of your boat's holding
tank. Overboard discharge of black water is prohibited in all of the marinas and in the
waters within the San Juan Islands (three mile limit). Also you should know how to check
on the level of the tank so that you can plan a calm and peaceful pump-out at an approved
pump-out station (available in each of the marinas) as needed. It's embarrassing to awake
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your neighbor and ask to use the head in the middle of the night, because you just
overflowed your holding tank. The marinas have good shore-based toilet facilities.
Fuel - Gasoline and Diesel fuel is available in each marina we visit. Be prepared for
rather high prices.
Garbage – Disposing of garbage on many of the smaller islands in the Salish Sea is
difficult and expensive. Please do not dispose of garbage and trash on Henry Island,
Ovens Island, or at Tugboat Island. The other ports of call have urban garbage services.
Be prepared to separate your trash into the appropriate recycle bins.
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Cruise Participants
By Name
Updated:
27-Aug
First
Name
Last Name
Vessel Name
Yacht Club
Email
Cell Phone
Christine
Mary
Roger
Anne
Bob
David
Pat
Alleman
Anderson
Anderson
Andrew
Andrew
Aspinall
Aspinall
Kookaburra
Esperance
Esperance
Phaedra
Phaedra
Double Eagle
Double Eagle
Royal Southern
Seattle
Seattle
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
425-765-6823
John
Beardsley
Double Eagle
Royal Southern
John
Sue
Sherry
Bradney
Bradney
Brown
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
Royal Vancouver
Bronwen
Charlesworth
David
Richard
Sue
Doreen
John
Jim
Judy
Charlesworth
Croall
Croall
Dew
Dew
Dunstan
Dunstan
Moppet
Moppet
Madra Gras
Starlight
Express
Starlight
Express
The Brothers
The Brothers
Jess
Jess
The Brothers
The Brothers
Royal New Zealand
Royal Sydney
Royal Sydney
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
Royal Sydney
Royal Sydney
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mike
Duppenthaler
Pairings
Seattle
Virginia
Gwen
Tyler
Bill
Mickey
Duppenthaler
Ellison
Ellison
Emerton
Emerton
Pairings
Kama Aina III
Kama Aina III
Dream Weaver
Dream Weaver
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
[email protected]
[email protected]
m
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Alan
Gill
Fisher
Fitzhardinge
Marda Gras
Flying Eagle
Royal Freshwater
Royal Perth
Mark
Larry
Rose
Marie
Graham
Fitzhardinge
Fournier
Flying Eagle
Dream Weaver
Royal Perth
Royal Vancouver
mark.fitzhardinge@watercorpor
ation.com.au
[email protected]
604-644-0510
Fournier
Fraser
Dream Weaver
Temeraire
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
[email protected]
604-209-2120
[email protected]
[email protected]
604-290-7584
[email protected]
k
[email protected]
Royal New Zealand
69
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
206-940-5422
206-890-1620
[email protected]
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Russ
Anne
Reet
Rufus
Christine
Martin
Barbara
Charles
Pete
Val
JoAnne
Clayton
Jill
Kim
Chuck
Fraser
Garrett
Gilday
Gilday
Hoar
Hoar
Holder
Holder
Jarvis
Johnson
Jones
Jones III
Lorenz
Lorenz
Lowry
Temeraire
Mayne Cat
Mayne Cat
Mayne Cat
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Merlot
Merlot
Mayne Cat
Bel Esprit
Fantasia
Fantasia
Tireless
Tireless
Summation
Royal Vancouver
Royal Thames
Royal Thames
Royal Thames
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
Royal Thames
Royal Vancouver
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pam
Connie
John
Bob
Jean
Cleve
Lowry
McNeill
McNeill
Miller
Miller
Molsberry
Summation
Loon Song
Loon Song
Loon Song
Loon Song
Marda Gras
Seattle
St Francis
St Francis
Seattle
Seattle
Royal Vancouver
[email protected]
Angus
Newton
Lady D'Isles
Royal Southern
Annette
Jenni
Annie
Ray
Marda
Cosette
Ken
John
Newton
Nunn
Parsons
Parsons
Phelps
Reid
Reid
Robertson
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
Seattle
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
Royal Vancouver
Len
Rothe
Rob
Rudi
Connie
Fred
Maggie
Tim
Delphine
John
Jack
Marion
Rothe
Schepers
Still
Still
Stokes
Stokes
Stork
Stork
Sullivan
Sullivan
Lady D'Isles
Double Eagle
Jess
Jess
Marda Gras
Phaedra
Phaedra
Bel Esprit
Starlight
Express
Starlight
Express
Kosa
Summation
Summation
Double Eagle
Double Eagle
Mayne Cat
Mayne Cat
Flying Eagle
Flying Eagle
Peter
Helen
Russell
Tanner
Tribe
Tribe
Kookaburra
Lady D'Isles
Lady D'Isles
07 79 66 81 494
604-808-9523
206-619-8657
206-669-4112
206-910-6807
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
360-540-1686
[email protected]
m
[email protected]
m
44 7785
745324
44 7799
526789
[email protected]
206-310-5646
[email protected]
Seattle
[email protected]
Seattle
Royal Vancouver
Seattle
Seattle
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
Royal Thames
Royal Thames
Seattle
Seattle
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
Royal Southern
[email protected]
70
604-329-7365
206-948-4971
250-751-4273
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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206-786-1925
Linda
Verhoeven
Kosa
Royal Vancouver
Maggie
Bill
Sue
Widdop
Wood
Wood
Lady D'Isles
The Brothers
The Brothers
Royal Southern
Royal Sydney
Royal Sydney
Total
79
people
23
boats
71
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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