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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0814-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"><strong>Wind Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Winds in late spring are often more consistent than in summer, providing good sailing opportunities. However, wind speeds can range from light to moderate (5-15 knots), depending on the specific location and day<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sail-world.com\/news\/275484\/Reflecting-on-a-great-spring-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailnet.com\/threads\/puget-sound-sailing.333654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In areas like the Strait of Juan de Fuca, winds may be stronger and less predictable due to local geography and tidal effects<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/48north.com\/cruising\/cruising-technique\/cruising-the-north-coast-wilderness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16027\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0811-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736701&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0811-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0811-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"><strong>Temperature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Temperatures in late spring are mild, typically ranging from 50\u00b0F to 65\u00b0F (10\u00b0C to 18\u00b0C) during the day<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/weatherspark.com\/y\/145158\/Average-Weather-at-Port-Hardy-Airport-British-Columbia-Canada-Year-Round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.&nbsp;Nights can be cooler, so proper layering is recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"><strong>Precipitation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Late spring sees a mix of sunny and cloudy days with occasional rain showers. While not as wet as winter, precipitation is still possible, especially as you move north toward Port Hardy<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/weatherspark.com\/y\/145158\/Average-Weather-at-Port-Hardy-Airport-British-Columbia-Canada-Year-Round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0812-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736736&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0812-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0812-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"><strong>Tides and Currents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Tidal swings are significant in this region, which can create strong currents in narrow passages. Careful planning around slack tides is essential for safe navigation<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/48north.com\/cruising\/cruising-technique\/cruising-the-north-coast-wilderness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the trip from Seattle to Port Hardy, several passages have dangerous tidal currents that should be navigated near slack tide. Here are the most notable ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Deception Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Highest recorded current speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nearly 9 knots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noteworthy facts:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spectators often line up on the Deception Pass Bridge to watch boats navigate the swift, complicated currents<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/riding-the-rip-pnw-currents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pass is about 55 nautical miles from Seattle, making timing crucial for safe passage<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/riding-the-rip-pnw-currents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Seymour Narrows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Highest recorded current speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;Over 15 knots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noteworthy facts:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in British Columbia, it&#8217;s one of the most notorious tidal rapids in the region<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/fouleduplife.com\/2021\/04\/01\/sailing-with-puget-sounds-tides-and-currents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires careful planning due to its extreme current speeds<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/fouleduplife.com\/2021\/04\/01\/sailing-with-puget-sounds-tides-and-currents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Johnstone Strait<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Current characteristics:<\/strong>&nbsp;While not a narrow passage, it can experience strong wind-driven currents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noteworthy facts:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sailors often leave early in the morning to avoid building winds and rough seas<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/cruisingnw.com\/tides-currents-and-rapids-in-the-inside-passage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s part of the Inside Passage route to Alaska<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/cruisingnw.com\/tides-currents-and-rapids-in-the-inside-passage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Nakwakto Rapids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Highest recorded current speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;13.6 knots (during the trip described, but can be higher)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noteworthy facts:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located near Queen Charlotte Strait, it&#8217;s considered one of the fastest tidal surges in the world<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/2651598\/navigating-the-fastest-tidal-surge-in-the-world-is-part-of-first-nations-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features Tremble Island, famous for boat signs left by passing vessels<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westcoastpaddler.com\/community\/threads\/nakwakto-rapids-queen-charlotte-strait-bc-1%E2%80%9310-june-2024.10153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even during slack, the water only slows to a gentle swirl for about 20 minutes<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westcoastpaddler.com\/community\/threads\/nakwakto-rapids-queen-charlotte-strait-bc-1%E2%80%9310-june-2024.10153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While not directly on the route from Seattle to Port Hardy, these rapids showcase the extreme tidal currents in the region. Proper timing and careful navigation are essential for safely traversing these passages, especially for smaller vessels or less experienced sailors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"><strong>Sea State<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>The sea state is generally manageable in late spring, with calmer waters in protected areas like Puget Sound and the Gulf Islands. However, open stretches like the Strait of Juan de Fuca may experience choppier conditions due to wind and tide interactions<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sail-world.com\/news\/275484\/Reflecting-on-a-great-spring-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16030\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0813-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736809&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0813-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0813-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Late spring is a good time for this journey due to favorable winds, mild temperatures, and longer daylight hours. However, sailors should remain prepared for variable conditions, including occasional rain and strong currents in certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0803-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736471&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0803-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-1024x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"16016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0803-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16025\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0809-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0809-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736621&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0809-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0809-1-300x300.jpg\" 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6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736421&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0801-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-1024x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"16017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0801-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When circumnavigating Vancouver Island by sailboat, explorers will encounter several Indigenous communities at the discussed stops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Victoria:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, part of the Coast Salish peoples, are located here<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/buildingreconciliation\/about\/indigenous-territories\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hope Island (Bull Harbour):<\/strong>&nbsp;This area is part of the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka\u2019wakw people<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouverisland.com\/about\/history-heritage\/history-heritage-of-vancouver-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/viea.ca\/business-living-on-vancouver-island\/first-nations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quatsino Sound:<\/strong>&nbsp;Home to the Quatsino First Nation, part of the Kwakwaka\u2019wakw group<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouverisland.com\/about\/history-heritage\/history-heritage-of-vancouver-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcafn.ca\/first-nations-bc\/vancouver-island-coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kyuquot Sound:<\/strong>&nbsp;Inhabited by the Kyuquot\/Cheklesahht First Nations, belonging to the Nuu-chah-nulth tribal group<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/viea.ca\/business-living-on-vancouver-island\/first-nations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouverisland.travel\/things-to-do\/indigenous-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clayoquot Sound (Tofino):<\/strong>&nbsp;The Tla-o-qui-aht and Ahousaht First Nations, part of the Nuu-chah-nulth, reside here<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/viea.ca\/business-living-on-vancouver-island\/first-nations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouverisland.travel\/things-to-do\/indigenous-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To plan a sailboat trip from Seattle to Port Hardy along the east (Alaska Inside Passage) side of Vancouver Island, we&#8217;ll break down the journey into segments and calculate the total time required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1727\" height=\"1295\" data-attachment-id=\"16143\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/16006\/img_8256-jpg#main\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3374-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3374-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3374-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3374-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3374-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3374-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-attachment-id=\"16121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3378-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1672144433&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3378-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-768x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"16121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3378-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"16122\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3375-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1672144169&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3375.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-1024x768.jpg\" data-id=\"16122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3375-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the distances and suggested stops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Route Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li>Seattle to Victoria: 66 nautical miles<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.com\/seattle_victoria_ferry.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victoria to Nanaimo: 34 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nanaimo to Comox: 50 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comox to Campbell River: 31 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campbell River to Port Hardy: 106 nautical miles<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/nwcruising.net\/ca-nm_folders\/hardy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Total distance: 287 nautical miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Travel Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Seattle to Victoria (66 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Victoria for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16038\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1270-1-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1450537615&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0021231422505308&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1270-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_1270-1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Victoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1168-1-1-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Victoria to Nanaimo (34 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Nanaimo for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16041\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3499-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2272,2272\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720879217&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3499.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3499-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Nanaimo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16042\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0760-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPad mini&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1693229871&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0760.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0760-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nanaimo to Comox (50 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Comox for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahoybc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/comox-fishermans-wharf-1050x700.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 6:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Comox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahoybc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/comox-first-nation-i-hos-ga-1050x700.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7:<\/strong>&nbsp;Comox to Campbell River (31 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Campbell River for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16044\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_4058-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720336343&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00032499187520312&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_4058.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_4058-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 8:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Campbell River<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16045\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3331-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720342769&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00025201612903226&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3331.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3331-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 9:<\/strong>&nbsp;Campbell River to Port Hardy (106 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 2 days (53 nm per day to stay under 100 nm daily limit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/lighthouse-on-way-to-Cape-Scott-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lighthouse near Port Hardy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campbell River to Port Hardy<\/strong>: Navigate through Johnstone Strait, with opportunities to visit the Broughton Archipelago, a highlight for its wilderness and marine life<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/cruising\/sailing-around-vancouver-island-inside-out-route-126653\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16062\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_9222-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9222-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 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https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9190-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16079\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_9189-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1692455478&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00045892611289582&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_9189.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-1024x768.jpg\" data-id=\"16079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9189-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16080\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_9188-jpg-3\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1692455458&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0017331022530329&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_9188.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-1024x768.jpg\" data-id=\"16080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9188-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"991\" data-attachment-id=\"16081\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0733-1-png\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"1033,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0733-1.png\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1-300x290.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1-1024x991.png\" data-id=\"16081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1-1024x991.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1-1024x991.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1-768x743.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0733-1.png 1033w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Broughton Archipelago Provincial Park tour out of Port Macnell  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16084\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_9154-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1692451227&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00039698292973402&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_9154.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_9154-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The photos above show how spending 24 hours in Port McNeill on the way to Port Hardy can afford a tour of the Broughton Archipelago Provincial Park to scout out anchorages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively you can take a ferry from Port McNeill to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/5317\">Alert Bay<\/a> on Cormorant Island. The BC Ferries route operates regularly between Port McNeill, Alert Bay, and Sointula on Malcolm Island, with the trip from Port McNeill to Alert Bay taking approximately 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8901-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">What is Noteworthy in Alert Bay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alert Bay is rich in cultural, historical, and natural attractions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9082-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>U&#8217;mista Cultural Centre<\/strong>: This museum showcases an extensive collection of Indigenous artifacts, including ceremonial masks and carvings, and educates visitors about the traditions of the Kwakwaka\u2019wakw people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_1570-1152x1536.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World&#8217;s Tallest Totem Pole<\/strong>: Standing at 173 feet (52 meters), this totem pole represents several Kwakwaka\u2019wakw tribes and is located near the \u2018Namgis Big House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9059-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Namgis Big House<\/strong>: A cultural hub where traditional dance performances and ceremonies are held during summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9065-1152x1536.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alert Bay Ecological Park<\/strong>: Known as &#8220;Gator Gardens,&#8221; this park features trails through ancient forests, marshlands, and a salmon spawning stream. It&#8217;s ideal for birdwatching and exploring unique ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8979-1152x1536.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours<\/strong>: The waters around Alert Bay are excellent for spotting orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, and sea lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9068-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alert Bay Museum<\/strong>: This small museum offers historical photographs and artifacts that tell the story of the area&#8217;s early settlers and Indigenous communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9004-2048x1536.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kayaking Adventures<\/strong>: Paddle through the serene waters around Cormorant Island to explore hidden coves and marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alert Bay provides a blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and outdoor activities that make it a unique stop for explorers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9037-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 10:<\/strong>&nbsp;Arrive in Port Hardy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Total Trip Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire trip would take 10 days, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>5 travel days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rest days (24-hour stays at each stop)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 additional day due to splitting the Campbell River to Port Hardy leg into two days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This itinerary respects the 100 nautical miles per day limit and includes at least 24-hour stays at each stop. The trip offers a balanced mix of sailing and exploration time, allowing you to enjoy each location along the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best times of year to sail from Seattle to Port Hardy are generally late spring and early fall. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Spring (Late April to June)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring offers several advantages for sailing this route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li>More consistent winds, providing better sailing conditions<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/svviolethour.com\/2021\/04\/14\/washington-to-alaska-in-18-days-with-no-shore-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer crowds compared to peak summer season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer daylight hours for navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, spring weather can still be unpredictable, with the possibility of late-season storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Fall (September to Early October)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Early fall is another excellent time for this journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li>September brings a transition from summer to fall weather patterns, offering diverse sailing conditions<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.j24worldsseattle.org\/about\/weather-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winds are generally more reliable than in summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water temperatures are still relatively warm from the summer (around 55\u00b0F or 12.8\u00b0C in Puget Sound)<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.j24worldsseattle.org\/about\/weather-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Summer Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While summer (July and August) is popular for cruising, it may not be ideal for sailing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li>Light winds are common, often requiring more motoring than sailing<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailnet.com\/threads\/puget-sound-sailing.333654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Busier waterways and more crowded anchorages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Winter Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter sailing (November to March) is generally not recommended due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li>Harsh weather conditions and storms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter daylight hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colder temperatures and rougher seas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning your trip, consider that wind patterns can vary significantly along the route. The Inside Passage, which you&#8217;ll likely follow, offers protected waters but can still present challenging conditions<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/themilepost.com\/transportation\/ferry-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.&nbsp;Always check current weather forecasts and be prepared for changing conditions throughout your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are suggesting that the circumnavigation is best planned as two trips so that prevailing favorable weather conditions may be accounted for and that the boat be put up or stored at Port Hardy for whatever time period is necessary to start the greater wilderness return by the West Side of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the boat is trailerable it might be returned to Seattle, as we did in 2002 and then repositioned at Port Hardy in August for completion of the circumnavigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16020\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0805-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736534&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0805-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0805-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the calmest weather for sailing from Port Hardy to Seattle along the west side of Vancouver Island typically occurs in late summer to early fall, specifically in August and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16022\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0806-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736546&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0806-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0806-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During these months, the weather is generally more stable with lighter winds compared to other times of the year. This period also tends to have fewer storms and more predictable weather patterns, making it ideal for a smoother sailing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"16021\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0804-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1446736501&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0804-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0804-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To plan a sailboat trip from Port Hardy to Seattle along the west side of Vancouver Island, we&#8217;ll outline the route, including stops and travel days, while adhering to the 100 nautical miles per day limit and 24-hour stays at each stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Route Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Port Hardy to Hope Island (Bull Harbour):<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 20 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hope Island to Quatsino Sound:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 60 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quatsino Sound to Kyuquot Sound:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 50 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kyuquot Sound to Clayoquot Sound (Tofino):<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 100 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clayoquot Sound to Barkley Sound:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 50 nautical miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barkley Sound to Victoria:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 110 nautical miles (split into two days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Victoria to Seattle:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately 75 nautical miles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Total distance: Approximately 465 nautical miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Travel Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Port Hardy to Hope Island (20 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Bull Harbour for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Frank-catches-a-crab-in-Bull-Harbour.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The crabbing was good at Bull Harbour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day on Hope Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tlatlasikwala.com\/uploads\/5\/9\/0\/6\/5906617\/tfn-masthead-image-with-logo-and-text_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hope Island (Bull Harbour):<\/strong>&nbsp;Offers secluded beaches and opportunities to explore the rugged coastal landscape. Boats wait here to time passage through Nakwakto Rapids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating Nakwakto Rapids requires careful planning and adherence to specific safety guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Timing is Critical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Transit only at slack tide, which lasts only about six minutes<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use official Canadian tide tables for accurate timing, as some apps can be off by up to ten minutes<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim to reach the rapids exactly at slack tide to ensure safe passage<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/48north.com\/cruising\/cruising-destinations\/mischief-beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Current Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Be prepared for extreme currents, which can reach up to 14.5 knots on the ebb and 11.5 knots on the flood<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even an hour before slack, currents can still run at about three knots<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/alexsidles.com\/trip-reports\/nakwakto-rapids-1-10-june-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Channel Navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Choose between Slingsby Channel (northern) or Schooner Channel (southern) for approach<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slingsby Channel requires caution, especially during early summer due to massive runoff<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificyachting.com\/exploring-bramham-island-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schooner Channel is not advisable without local knowledge<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Communication and Vigilance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Make a security call on VHF Channel 16 before entering the rapids<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for log tows, especially at high-water slack in Nakwakto and on the ebb in Schooner Channel<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyachting.com\/beyond-nakwakto-rapids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Additional Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Be aware of potential hazards like whirlpools and boils at peak current flow<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"http:\/\/mvindependence.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/summer-trip-planning-canadian-rapids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your vessel is capable of handling strong currents and have experienced crew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a contingency plan in case you miss the slack tide window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these safety tips and respecting the power of Nakwakto Rapids, mariners can navigate this challenging passage more safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hope Island to Quatsino Sound (60 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Quatsino Sound for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Murrelet-going-around-Cape-Scott.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Going around Cape Scott, northern tip of Vancouver Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Quatsino Sound<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Winter-Harbor-from-Murrelet.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter Harbor Quatsino Sound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Quatsino Sound to Kyuquot Sound (50 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Kyuquot Sound for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5450\/17035194234_a095e08088_c.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 6:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Kyuquot Sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kyuquot Sound to Clayoquot Sound (Tofino) (100 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Clayoquot Sound for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-content.miviaje.com\/2019\/12\/vista-clayoquot-sound-768x514.jpg?auto=webp&amp;quality=60&amp;width=1920&amp;crop=16:9,smart,safe\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 8:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Clayoquot Sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 9:<\/strong>&nbsp;Clayoquot Sound to Barkley Sound (50 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Barkley Sound for 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\/geoplat\/REST\/v1\/Imagery\/Map\/RoadVibrant\/48.891861,-125.225571\/11?ms=1182,480&amp;heid=4853520989213949953,707070&amp;fpp=48.89186096191406,-125.22557067871094;178&amp;ml=Basemap,LandCover,Landmarks,OsmBuildings&amp;key=AnTcaqBi2ypp0xI-OZNi4W_ik2KhjgpqioTAtXLC8GzkMBQRMlyxvxyTnd5b73im&amp;c=en-US&amp;dpi=Large&amp;fmt=jpeg&amp;od=1&amp;shading=hill&amp;logo=n&amp;da=ro\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 10:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Barkley Sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucluelet-info.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/BarkleySound3-1500x1000.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 11:<\/strong>&nbsp;Barkley Sound to Victoria (110 nm, split into two days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: Day 11 and Day 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Victoria for 24 hours after arrival on Day 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16052\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3385-jpg-3\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1672145447&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0030959752321981&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3385.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3385-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 13:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest day in Victoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"16055\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3611-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1672220513&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3611.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_3611-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 14:<\/strong>&nbsp;Victoria to Seattle (75 nm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li>Travel time: 1 day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\">Total Trip Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire trip would take approximately&nbsp;<strong>14 days<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>7 travel days<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 rest days<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 additional travel day split due to the distance from Barkley Sound to Victoria<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This itinerary allows for a leisurely pace with ample time at each stop, providing opportunities to explore the scenic west coast of Vancouver Island while adhering to the travel constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/svviolethour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/west-coast-route.jpg?resize=625%2C467\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explorers circumnavigating Vancouver Island by sailboat will find a variety of attractions and activities at the stops discussed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Hope Island (Bull Harbour):<\/strong>&nbsp;Offers secluded beaches and opportunities to explore the rugged coastal 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