Gambier Island

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-	== Gambier Island Cruising Guide ==	+	{{IsPartOf|Canada|Strait of Georgia|Vancouver}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+
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-	| {{Coord|DD|M.M|N/S|DD|M.M|E/W|}}	+
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-	| [ Photo gallery]	+
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-	| [ Local chartlet]	+
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-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Gambier Island.	+
-	Island description, etc.	+	{{Infobox
-		+	| lat= 49.493056
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	| lon= -123.393056
		+	| name= Gambier Island
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		+	| imagetext= {{MagentaText|Pic or Map of Gambier Island}}
		+	| summary= '''Gambier Island''' is a rugged and sparsely populated (about 125 long-term residents) island located in Howe Sound near Vancouver, British Columbia. It is about 17,049 acres (6,899 hectares) in size and is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) north of the Horseshoe Bay community and ferry terminal in westernmost West Vancouver.
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Strait of Georgia#Charts|Strait of Georgia]]''.
-	;Chart Source	+
-	:Chart Number	+
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-	==Radio Nets==	+
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
-	*	+
	==Weather==		==Weather==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	{{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}
	Sources for Weather forecasts:		Sources for Weather forecasts:
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-	==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?
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-	==Ports and Popular Stops==
-	===Ports===
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-	===Anchorages===	+	==Passages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	* [[Pacific Circumnavigation]]
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	==Islands==
-	''Also see each Port''	+	''See [[Strait of Georgia#Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages|Strait of Georgia]]''.
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-	==Yacht Services and Repairs==	+	==Communication==
-	''Also see each Port''	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters, etc.}}
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-	====Marine Stores====	+
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
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-	====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	==Navigation==
-	*	+	{{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}}
-	==Offshore Islands==	+	==Berthing==
-	List Islands	+	===Ports===
-	*	+	There is no port.
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-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	===Tourism===	+	{{poi | lat= 49.47856|lon=-123.37872
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Centre Bay Yacht Station
		+	| altname= CBYS
		+	| url = http://cbys.ca
		+	| zoom= 14
		+	| portofentry=
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		+	| text= Mooring for shareholders only. It provides safe moorage, running water, land facilities, hiking trails and a sandy beach in a friendly boating environment.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX
		+	: Address: 410 Sea Shell Lane, North Vancouver, BC  V7G 1R2, Canada
		+	: Hours:
		+	: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]''
		+	}}
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	==Anchorages==
-	*	+	{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there is 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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-	===Eateries===	+	==Amenities==
-	*	+	None.
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Provisioning==
-	Available?	+	N/A (Not Available).
-	===Laundry===	+	==Eating out==
-	*	+	There is one one bed and breakfast.
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-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	==Transportation==
-	*	+	Gambier Island is accessible only by B.C. Ferries passenger service, water taxi or other boats. There is no central road network.
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-	===Garbage Disposal===	+
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-	===Transportation===	+
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+	==Tourism==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	====Places to Visit====
		+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	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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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	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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-	==External Links==	+
-	Links to relevant websites.	+
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-	==References & Publications==	+	==Links==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	==References==
-	Personal experiences?	+	''See [[Canada#References|Canada]]''.
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-	====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====	+	{{Comments}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+
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		+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 {{Istioploos2}}
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Latest revision as of 21:17, 11 September 2018

Charts

See Strait of Georgia.

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

• Pacific Circumnavigation

Islands

See Strait of Georgia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters, etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Berthing

Ports

There is no port.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is 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..

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

N/A (Not Available).

Eating out

There is one one bed and breakfast.

Transportation

Gambier Island is accessible only by B.C. Ferries passenger service, water taxi or other boats. There is no central road network.

Tourism

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

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

• Gambier Island at the Wikipedia

References

See Canada.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Gambier Island and this page's details validated:

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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