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Check this page regularly for updates to the current issue of Ports and Passes. All critical updates will be emailed to registered users.
Symbols Abbreviations Terms:
A list of the symbols, abbreviations, and terms is now available online from Canadian Hydrographic Service. To download the PDF version of Chart #1, follow this link.
New Partnership for Better Service
Nanaimo Yacht Services has acquired Stones Boatyard to give you better service. They continue to give the best haul out service and have the largest boatyard facility in Nanaimo. The paved and fenced enviro friendly yard is open 7 days a week with storage, towing, skillfull marine mechanics and shipwrights, fibre glass work, bottom painting, and engine repairs. This is a full service or do it yourself facility and all contractors are welcome. Located at 1690 Stewart Avenue in Nanaimo. Call 250-716-9065 or visit their website at www.nanaimoyachtcharters.com.
Steveston Marine has new location
Steveston Marine and Hardware are now at 1667 West 5th Ave, Vancouver. You can phone them at 604-733-7031 or fax at 604-732-6216. If you're going offshore, be sure to contact their offshore specialists at this Vancouver store location.
Provision with Popeye's!
Popeye's Marine on the NORTH side of Everett Marina now has an excellent selection of groceries, wine, beer and other sundries. This independent is able to keep the prices as low as in the major chain stores.
Tacoma Narrows (The Narrows)
Tidal current speeds at The Narrows, Puget Sound, Washington have been reported by the US Coast Guard and other reliable sources as being significantly higher than predicted. Until such time as new tidal current data can be collected to update prediction at this location, extreme caution should be used while navigating the area.
Esso fuel docks close their doors
As of November 1, 2007 the Esso marine fuel stations have closed. We have been informed that some of the stations are trying to purchase the facilities from Esso. As of November 7, 2007 the following stations are closed:
Wampler Marine(Steveston)
Ridor Fuels (Port Hardy)
Brechin Point Marina (Nanaimo)
Keefe Marine Services(False Creek)
Fishermans Cove
t was announced in February, 2008 that Bruce Falkans, the longtime operator of Fisherman's Cove had reached a deal that would see the fuel dock in operation for before the end of the year.
The following stations will remain open:
Wampler Marine (Prince Rupert)
Seaway Marine (Campbell River)
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