2017 Points North Seminar Details! 4/8/17 OR 4/9/17

[Sam Bisset]

Cruising season is just around the corner here in the Pacific Northwest. That means it’s time to sign up for our annual “Points North” Seminar. The seminar will be taught by Sam Landsman again this year and will cover several topics including: popular Gulf Island and Desolation Sound cruising spots, clearing customs, anchoring, tides, currents, outfitting, stern tying, safety, Dodd Narrows, and much more. The seminar is a pre-requisite for anyone joining us on the Desolation Sound Cruise (participation in prior cruises also count towards the pre-requisite).

We have added a second seminar date this year. Sam will teach the same course on Saturday, April 8th and Sunday, April 9th. Please sign up for whichever date is more convenient for you. The seminar will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the downstairs conference room of Elliott Bay Brewery in Lake City, WA. Please arrive at 8:30 am and join us for breakfast pastries, coffee, and juice that will be provided courtesy of Global Marine Insurance. There will also be a one-hour break for lunch. Lunch is not included but you are welcome to order from Elliott Bay Brewery, their food is delicious.

If you would like to attend the seminar, please send the following information to Marlene at receptionist@rangertugs.com

Will you be attending the Saturday, April 8th or Sunday, April 9th Seminar?
Name of each guest:
Boat Model:
Boat Name:
Homeport:
Email Address:
Phone:
Please also let her know if it's okay to share your contact info on the group contact list? We hand out a group contact list at each event so new friends can stay in touch. The list is not for marketing purposes.

There is no charge for Ranger Tugs or Cutwater Boats Owners. Space is limited.

See you in April!

 

[adventres]

Looking forward to learning lots of info on boating in Canada!

 

[Craig]

Haven't heard back from Marlene but are very interested in attending Saturday's seminar.


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[20dauntless]

Sam here...I'm the lucky one who gets to present this seminar! Feel free to post questions here, I'm happy to answer as best as I can. Really looking forward to meeting many of you and talking boats and boating!

 

[adventres]

Sam,
1. will you be talking about how to read the tide book? last year we missed out on the exercise on how to calculate the tides.
2.What is a good place to visit after our last stop with the group at Gorge. We are planning extra days to explore, which we didn't have time last year and had to head back right away.
3. I think we might try stern tying/anchoring, any good places to try for the first time?
I'm sure I will have more when we are the seminar.
thanks, Lisa

 

[scross]

Sam,
Vicki and I are looking forward to your seminar on Saturday. I am bring up two Gulf Island cruising guides, 2017 Ports and Passes and the Current Atlas reference book. Not bringing a Desolation Sound cruising guide book as the new edition is coming out in a month or two.
Is there anything else we should be bringing for reference to the seminar? I'm thinking a Desolation Sound map would be helpful but not sure where to get one online to print.
See you on Saturday!

 

[20dauntless]

1. will you be talking about how to read the tide book? last year we missed out on the exercise on how to calculate the tides.

We'll spend a few minutes talking about reading the tide books. I'm happy to go through the process individually at lunch, too.

2.What is a good place to visit after our last stop with the group at Gorge. We are planning extra days to explore, which we didn't have time last year and had to head back right away.

So many places! Prideaux Haven is the quintessential Desolation Sound anchorage. Others that I like nearby, in no particular order:

Roscoe Bay. Careful at the entrance, it's shallow. There's a lake with good swimming.
Squirrel Cove. I like anchoring in the inner bay, but there's also a government float outside. Restaurant and well-stocked store on shore. Fuel at the float at higher tides.
Refuge Cove. Not normally an overnight stop, but a welcome place to do a bit of shopping, grab some food, and dump the garbage (find the garbage barge anchored in the cove).
Von Donop Inlet. Narrow entrance. Hike to Squirrel Cove.
Teakerne Arm. Anchor right in front of the waterfall, steep-to, stern tie required. Walk to a great swimming lake.
Homfray Lodge. Dock and a few amenities.
Toba Wilderness Resort. Beautiful views up Toba Inlet. Recent upgrades.
Octopus Islands. Lots of places to anchor. Great exploring by kayak or dinghy. Must transit rapids to get here.

3. I think we might try stern tying/anchoring, any good places to try for the first time?
I'm sure I will have more when we are the seminar.
thanks, Lisa

Prideaux Haven is a great start. Normally there's room to anchor in the middle without a stern tie. Closer to shore boats usually stern tie. Mountain views, warm water, good holding, not too deep...

 

[20dauntless]

Sam,
Vicki and I are looking forward to your seminar on Saturday. I am bring up two Gulf Island cruising guides, 2017 Ports and Passes and the Current Atlas reference book. Not bringing a Desolation Sound cruising guide book as the new edition is coming out in a month or two.
Is there anything else we should be bringing for reference to the seminar? I'm thinking a Desolation Sound map would be helpful but not sure where to get one online to print.
See you on Saturday!

Having a chart (or chart on laptop/tablet/phone) might provide helpful context.

You don't need any reference material, but having your cruising guide available to mark up might be helpful.

 

[Red Raven]

An interesting tidbit regarding Prideaux Haven.

For several years now the Pres du Soleil, an 80 ft Ocean Alexander, anchors in Prideaux Haven on the BC Civic Day Holiday weekend (also known as the August Long Weekend) to hold a free dinghy concert with a live band. We just happen to be there on that weekend last year and found it to be quite a treat. On the other hand it may be something you might want to avoid it you are longing for quiet and solitude! I think the BC Civic day Holiday is August 7th this year. Not sure which day the concert will be though or if they are even going to hold one this year.

Here's a photo we took from our dinghy.



Here is a YouTube video taken from someone on the Pres du Soliel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5_nw3Zqgp5k

Enjoy your time in Desolation Sound! We had a great time last year.

Curt

 

[Spinner]

Please note!!

Pres du Soleil won't be hosting the concert this year, according to the owner (a friend). He has commitments elsewhere....

I was a guest onboard last year, and it was such fun! They dinghyed around to every boat in the area to let them know about the concert in advance. The concert was a fundraiser for a memorial college scholarship....

 

[Red Raven]

Thanks Sue. I was hoping someone had more info than I. It sure was a special treat to just happen to be there that weekend!

 

[Spinner]

Yes, it was so fun! I don't know if someone else will host this year, so I suppose that's possible..

 

[adventres]

thanks all for the tips! Roscoe Bay sounds great, especially for the kids! Anchoring sounds like a good option to explore the areas (we just got a dinghy motor!). Looking forward to other info at the seminar!
Lisa

 

[Don and Brenda]

Another idea on the return would be take a couple of days and do Princess Louisa, fantastic views.

 

[Spinner]

Princess Louisa Inlet is wonderful!

A few points to remember:
1 the whole Inlet inside of the Malibu Rapids is a no- wake zone.
2. If you have the time, I recommend three days (one to travel to the Inlet, a second whole day there, then day three to leave and transit back through Jervis Inlet
3. Use Ports and Passes book Don't rely on internet sources for determining slack time at the Malibu Rapids. I have personally witnessed boaters doing that and being more than an hour off of slack (Malibu Inlet is a secondary current station off of Pt Atkinson).
4. Don't be put off by the signs warning of Lion Mane Jellyfish. Just keep an eye out, the water is really nice for swimm
5. There is really good big dock, usable on both the inlet and shore side, but no power or potable water. No cell or vhf transmissions are possible in small PL Inlet (satellite devices do work)

 

[Spinner]

Princess Louisa Inlet is wonderful!

A few points to remember:
1 the whole Inlet inside of the Malibu Rapids is a no- wake zone.
2. If you have the time, I recommend three days (one to travel to the Inlet, a second whole day there, then day three to leave and transit back through Jervis Inlet
3. Use Ports and Passes book. Don't rely on internet sources for determining slack time at the Malibu Rapids. I have personally witnessed boaters doing that and being an hour off of slack (Malibu Inlet is a secondary current station off of Pt Atkinson).
4. Don't be put off by the signs warning of Lion Mane Jellyfish. Just keep an eye out, the water is really nice for swimming
5 there is a really good big dock, usable on both the inlet and shore side, but no power or potable water. No cell or vhf transmissions are possible in small PL Inlet (satellite devices do work)