Anchorage
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The port of Anchorage is not recommended for private sailboat mooring due to shifting sand an mud bars and extreme tidal currents. There is one small boat harbor that can accommodate boats at the mouth of ship Creek. The small boat harbor does not have docking facilities, just a boat ramp. Turnagain arm is subject to Bore tides, especially in the spring. Upper Cook Inlet is a very challenging place to sail, but lower cook inlet has some wonderfull places. Consult local tide tables for further information. Turnagain arm is also not recommended for small boats without significant local knowledge. | The port of Anchorage is not recommended for private sailboat mooring due to shifting sand an mud bars and extreme tidal currents. There is one small boat harbor that can accommodate boats at the mouth of ship Creek. The small boat harbor does not have docking facilities, just a boat ramp. Turnagain arm is subject to Bore tides, especially in the spring. Upper Cook Inlet is a very challenging place to sail, but lower cook inlet has some wonderfull places. Consult local tide tables for further information. Turnagain arm is also not recommended for small boats without significant local knowledge. | ||
The ports of [[Seward]], [[Homer]], and [[Whittier]] are open year round and are welcoming to the sailing community. | The ports of [[Seward]], [[Homer]], and [[Whittier]] are open year round and are welcoming to the sailing community. | ||
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{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}} | {{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}} | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 22 August 2018
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The port of Anchorage is not recommended for private sailboat mooring due to shifting sand an mud bars and extreme tidal currents. There is one small boat harbor that can accommodate boats at the mouth of ship Creek. The small boat harbor does not have docking facilities, just a boat ramp. Turnagain arm is subject to Bore tides, especially in the spring. Upper Cook Inlet is a very challenging place to sail, but lower cook inlet has some wonderfull places. Consult local tide tables for further information. Turnagain arm is also not recommended for small boats without significant local knowledge.
The ports of Seward, Homer, and Whittier are open year round and are welcoming to the sailing community.
Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.
Charts
Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.
Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands this port.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.
Entrance
See United States.
Berthing
Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Iff there are any marinas please either give a short description or better yet, provide a dedicated page (Marina Template).
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Anchorage at the Wikipedia
- Anchorage at the Wikivoyage
- Porto Alaska
References
See United States.
Comments
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