Strait of Georgia
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| summary= The '''Strait of Georgia''' or the Georgia Strait is an arm of the Pacific Ocean between Vancouver Island, and the mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada and extreme northern Washington, United States. It is approximately 240 kilometres (130 nM) long and varies in width from 20 to 58 kilometres (11 to 31 nM). | | summary= The '''Strait of Georgia''' or the Georgia Strait is an arm of the Pacific Ocean between Vancouver Island, and the mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada and extreme northern Washington, United States. It is approximately 240 kilometres (130 nM) long and varies in width from 20 to 58 kilometres (11 to 31 nM). | ||
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====Currents & Tides==== | ====Currents & Tides==== | ||
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==Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages== | ==Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages== | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:16, 18 September 2018
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The Strait of Georgia or the Georgia Strait is an arm of the Pacific Ocean between Vancouver Island, and the mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada and extreme northern Washington, United States. It is approximately 240 kilometres (130 nM) long and varies in width from 20 to 58 kilometres (11 to 31 nM).
Charts
- Canadian Hydrographic Service - produces charts in both paper and digital formats
- CGS3313 - Gulf Islands Atlas
- CGH3441 - Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and/et Satellite Channel
- CHS3447 - Nanaimo Harbour and/et Departure Bay
- CHS3462 - Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Strait of Georgia
- British Admiralty
- BA79 - Strait of Georgia southernpart
- BA2689 - Juan de Fuca strait to strait of Georgia
- BA3933 - Juan de Fuca strait to Dixon entrance
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US)
- NOAA18432 - Boundary Pass
Weather
Give weather conditions in the region or refer to another page (a country?) that covers these conditions.
Sources for weather information:
Currents & Tides
Passages
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages
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Transportation
- BC Ferries runs regularly scheduled ferry service between the islands
- There is also private water taxi service from Horseshoe Bay and Langdale to Bowen Island, Gambier Island and Keats Island.
- Seaplane service between the islands.
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
- Strait of Georgia at the Wikipedia
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Strait of Georgia and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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