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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.
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The ports of [[Seward]], [[Homer]], and [[Whittier]] are open year round and are welcoming to the sailing community.
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===Charts===
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Islands==
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==Communication==
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==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
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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.}}
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 22 August 2018

World ▶ Northern America ▶ United States ▶ Alaska ▶ Anchorage

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Anchorage
Port of Entry
61°12.487'N, 150°06.043'W Chart icon.png
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Pic or Map of Anchorage

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.

Navigation

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

?

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

References

See United States.

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