07/14 - 07/16 - Powell River BC, Canadian CBGT

Probably go through customs at Pender Harbor
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Are you sure you mean Pender Harbour? You would almost be in Powell River by then so I wouldn't cross the straight there.

However, if you are clearing customs on Pender ISLAND then following the Vancouver Island side up makes sense.

The wind will dictate your best crossing.

Many people like to go from Nanaimo up toward Lasquiti Island. You on the straight much longer, but you are on an angle so you may be going into the waves instead of them hitting you broadside. You also have the option of stopping at Lasquiti Island for shelter or lunch. Jededia (between Lasquiti and Texada) is very pretty and worth the visit. You would then follow Texada Island up to Powell River.

You could also cross from Nanaimo and go across to Secret Cove and then follow the coast past Pender Harbour and Jervis Inlet and Grief Point.

The other option and the shortest distance across the straight to cross at Comox. You may end up taking the waves on the beam if the wind is blowing up or down the straight.

Be flexible and check the wind conditions before you make your decision and check to see if Whiskey Gulf is ACTIVE.
 
I plan to spend a couple of days in Sechelt Inlet then I will be heading to Powell River and stopping in Jervis Inlet on my way and will probably arrive on Friday morning or sooner if the weather is questionable.

If anyone wants to meet up around Jervis Inlet on their way to Powell River (or Mike as you leave Powell River) let me know.

I am waiting to cross Sechelt Rapids (Skoocumchuck Narrows) at this very moment.
 
cgypsy":2ljsdmhl said:
The wind will dictate your best crossing.

Many people like to go from Nanaimo up toward Lasquiti Island. You on the straight much longer, but you are on an angle so you may be going into the waves instead of them hitting you broadside. You also have the option of stopping at Lasquiti Island for shelter or lunch. Jededia (between Lasquiti and Texada) is very pretty and worth the visit. You would then follow Texada Island up to Powell River.
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That's good advice right there cgypsy!

Peter
 
Wish I could join you all but stuck in Bellingham till about 7/14 getting a radar arch and new radar. Single handed so meeting other brats to pick up tips would be good. Not a real nube as I've been a Live aboard sailed.
 
I just started watching the Powell River forecasts yesterday and it looks good, if the websites I'm looking at are accurate. Windfinder.com shows Comox Spit and Powell River as having 2 knots gusting to 3 knots on Friday morning from 8 until 11 am. High tide at Comox is 9 am. Sunny and warm. Sounds too good to be true. Forecast wind conditions are actually lighter today than they were yesterday.

Wind forecasts and present conditions where I'm at on Hood Canal are based on the airport at Shelton. It never fails that the airport at Bremerton is a better prediction, but I think that the websites are based on Zip codes or something. And what it's doing at the Shelton airport has little to do with the wind on Hood Canal.

Anybody know which is the most accurate forecast for Powell River area? Any live cams showing current conditions?

Mark
 
Anybody know which is the most accurate forecast for Powell River area? Any live cams showing current conditions?
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Mark
I tend to use the Marine Weather for the general forecast.

I then click the "Weather Conditions" tab to get the hourly reports from various bouys and stations up and down the strait. It works pretty well for me.
Cheers
Ron
 
Hey do you remember the time before Netflix, when we used to rent DVD's that had bonus features on them? Well, for the fisher people among us, Anne has arranged a bonus feature. She has arranged to have Sam Sansalone, the owner of Powell River Outdoors, to give a short talk about fishing in the greater Powell River area.

Sam is incredibly knowledgable about fishing (and hunting) and anyone that is planning to try their hand at catching some salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, crab or prawns would be sure to gather some valuable info.

Location Powell River Outdoors store, 4 pm Friday the 14th. The store is located only one block from the marina.

Speaking of fishing. I did manage to catch enough salmon for the BBQ! I was out yesterday and added two to the dinner menu. :x The fishing was great ( I brought 10 fish to the boat) but the fish seem to be on the small side this year. I wonder if that has do with the amount of feed? Anyway there seems to be plenty fish out there if I can catch that many. LOL

Cheers
Ron
 
Well, in that case, Ron, I'm going to give this one a go. I'll leave from near Anacortes late Thursday afternoon and arrive likely Saturday, perhaps Friday if the Strait of Georgia is feeling sleepy when I leave Nanaimo.

MikeR has inspired me with his latest Desolation Sound exploits, and I look forward to seeing all of you. My last visit to Westview was summer 1996.
 
Brock, we are absolutely delighted to have you join us!
With Bambina ll , you'll be able to fly straight up the strait and be here Thursday night. We'll be sure to save a seat for you at the BBQ on Friday in case you do get here in time.
Greg, we are going to save you guys a spot at the BBQ as well, cause the weather report is looking very favourable for the rest of the week. Fridays prediction is for light winds in the afternoon. :D That should make for about a 1 hr crossing from Comox. I hope it holds.

Any one else that hasn't let me know if you plan on being at the BBQ please do so if you can.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Cheers
Ron
 
I am in Powell River. Now I'm just waiting for everyone else to join me. Yes, I'm a little early but my 10 month old grandson (and his parents) live here.
 
Its looks like the marina is going to be very busy this weekend. We also have a new harbour master who is not familiar with fitting boats in. She promises she will find room for everyone but can't guarantee we'll all be in one spot. Some may need to raft up. So I encourage people to call ahead 604-485-5244 early on the day you will be arriving and let her know you are on your way. If at all possible try and be fairly early in the day. A couple of boats have already arrived so they (and us) will be looking for arriving boats.
Weather reports are still looking very good for today through Sunday.
Looking forward to a great time.
Cheers
Ron
 
Hi Ron,
We landed in Powell River today. Rafted up right by the south entrance. Not sure yet if we're staying until the weekend. If you get down to the dock, we'd like to say hi.
Lyle
 
Lyle,
Glad you made it. We certainly look forward visiting with you. We have a function on this evening so I don't know if we'll make it down tonight. If not we'll drop by in the morning.

Tom looking forward to seeing you again. Weather shouldn't be much of a problem for travelling tomorrow.

Cheers
Ron
 
Kerri On is close. Over at Van Anda on Texada. Will be in PR early Thursday some breeze in Malaspina now up to 15 knots SE.
Looks lighter for tomorrow. See you all there.
 
Thanks, Ron, looking forward to it!
Lyle and Shelly, I'm delighted you were able to cruise in and visit and see old friends.
Serenitymay1995, I'm leaving from near Anacortes. No trailering involved. I figure Bedwell, Nanaimo, then Lasqueti and Texada on my right. I remember how snotty Malaspina Strait can be, and maybe I'll motor up Sabine Channel if conditions and mood dictate.
 
Kerri On has arrived. Crossed from Texada at dawn. West 15-20 and rougher than a stucco bathtub! Different than predicted but already at 0700 it is calming
Looking forward to everyone getting in ok and having a good visit. George
 
We came across Georgia Strait from Nanaimo yesterday. It said it was going to be 5-15 early, with winds rising in the afternoon. We left at 6:00 am really got pounded for a couple of hours (we're slow). The wind wasn't that bad, not sure why it was so rough. I don't ever seem to be able to out guess Georgia.

Malaspina was whitecaps but not not too bad.
 
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