Boating Links ~ For whatever may lay ahead.
We at Ports and Passes believe that we live in the best corner of the world for exploring by boat. The only shortcoming is that our summer season quickly moves into fall and winter. It is then that the true, die-hard explorers become separate from the fair-weather sailors. We have to confess that even we waiver between the two ideologies on many occasions!
This list of links is one of Ports and Passes advocates. We thank them for their support and hope you find this list useful in preparing for your next cruise, or when you happen to find yourself blown into an unfamiliar harbour.
This general procedures document from Transport Canada on the regulations and uses of the VHF radio will be very helpful.
Read the Southeast Alaska Waterway Guide
Be aware of the regulations when Anchoring in False Creek
Ports and Passes is the most comprehensive boating tide book available for Washington and BC the includes tides, currents and charts. A full year of tide tables and current tables for Vancouver Island, Puget Sound and other popular boating areas in the Pacific Northwest are included. In addition, Ports and Passes includes lists of services and amenities available at the major harbors in British Columbia and Washington.
If you are looking for free tide and current predictions for places like Malibu Rapids, Nahwitti Bar, Hole in the Wall, or tricky Alaska currents, follow the DOWNLOADS link.