The new Cruising to the Gulf Islands from Peter Vassilopoulos is a remake of the previous edition. It contains many new and additional photographs depicting popular coastal features. Many are aerial and show important waterways where mariners travel in the popular regions of the islands in the Strait of Georgia.
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At last, actual routes-waypoint to waypoint, with a diagram of each waypoint-from Seattle to Ketchikan! A first-of-its-kind, this route guide covers the conventional ferry/cruise ship routes northbound, as well as the Outer Passage, and many remote inlets and passages preferred by small cruising boats. The results of several years of on-site testing, this guide, which sets the standard for all future route guides, is a boon for skippers wanting a quick, accurate reference. Waypoints are given for each step of a route with steering courses, distance-to-go, and other critical data for helmsmen and navigators.
Proven Cruising Routes is a major breakthrough in presenting clear and concise directions for navigating the intricate passages between Seattle and Alaska. Each step of the way complete steering information for the helmsman is instantly available with instructions for every turn, the location of every waypoint, magnetic and true courses to steer, distances to go and detail maps of every waypoint and route. Three years in the making, these two highly experienced GPS navigators have combined efforts to describe each and every waypoint to use when cruising between Seattle and southeast Alaska.
These are the routes they have used dozens of times in plying the waters of the Inside Passage and their unique and concise presentation of the technical information is as user-friendly as it is exact and unambiguous. In Proven Cruising Routes, their routes have been optimized for small craft travel and the presentation is designed to alert a helmsman when following or crossing shipping lanes, separation zones, precautionary zones and other known hazards within 400 yards of the route. Should the skipper wish to follow another route, junctions are identified for painless decision making. Proven Cruising Routes provides an instant reference for the skipper who needs to know-quickly and clearly-the course to steer, the distance to the next waypoint, or the presence of hazards in the vicinity. Proven Cruising Routes will be an invaluable companion for a skipper using GPS in any weather and visibility-giving both the novice and the old timer an added margin of safety in piloting these challenging waters.
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The San Juan Islands are a special cruising destination for all who visit. Anne & Laurence Yeadon-Jones have expanded their beautifully illustrated cruising guides, of Southern British Columbia, to include the U.S. San Juan Islands. According to Anne “The allure of this enchanting galaxy of islands lies in the short distances between destinations, the ease of provisioning and the friendly island charm of the villages and towns en route. Well maintained marinas and resorts offer an array of boating conveniences and many of the all-weather havens provide ample, protected anchorage and often excellent fishing and crabbing – making ideal Dreamspeaker destination.”
This Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide to the San Juans also includes local county docks and the preserved wilderness of the San Juan Island’s State Parks and their wildlife. Visitors have access to many beautiful beaches, freshwater lakes and natural marshes, shaded forest hikes, breathtaking vistas and intriguing historic sites. Laurence’s detailed, hand-drawn charts illustrate safe approaches to anchorages and marinas and his beautiful color photographs portray the scenic splendor of these enchanting islands. Anne’s wonderfully descriptive text provides vital information and local knowledge about each destination – plus fun tips to enhance the cruising experience. A truly boater-friendly guide, it’s as much a pleasure to pore over while planning a trip at home, as it is plotting a course while underway.
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2018 Waggoner Cruising Guide – $24.95
The 2018 Waggoner Cruising Guide includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date information from Olympia, WA to Ketchikan, AK. The 2018 edition, expanded by 16 pages, includes many new features and improvements throughout.” Editor and Publisher, Mark Bunzel, said “Our readers have told us they really enjoy the cruising tips and suggestions included in the front section of the guidebook. They learn a lot and find their cruising experience to be more enjoyable.”
There are many new enhancements and upgrades to the guide’s format and content. Color tabs are used to distinguish each chapter, making it easier to navigate through the book. “More than half of the 225 reference maps have been revised, 16 new maps have been added –– critical information for readers when they are approaching a marina or anchorage. We see this improvement as essential,” said Managing Editors, Leonard and Lorena Landon.
This year’s edition features a new theme “Early Explorers of the Pacific Northwest,” with short and fascinating stories of these early maritime explorers, found throughout the book.
The 2018 cover features a beautiful Ranger Tug 31, with captain and owner Sue Peterson, single-handing her return trip down the Inside Passage after spending several weeks in Southeast Alaska.
The 2018 Waggoner Cruising Guide is available in many Puget Sound stores and other retail outlets in the US and British Columbia. You can also find the Waggoner Cruising Guide, and other great publications, here on our website, and in the Waggoner Bookstore located at 902 8th St, Anacortes, WA 98221. And check out our multi-packs with the 2018 Port and Passes and Waggoner’s Tables.
The Waggoner Cruising Guide is updated annually, including current information for marinas and anchorages. The Waggoner Cruising Guide is referred to as “the Bible for Northwest Cruising.
The Waggoner Cruising Guide covers the cruising waters from Olympia, Washington, in south Puget Sound, to Prince Rupert, B.C., and the route from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska. This routing includes information on clearing customs, crossing Dixon Entrance and approaching Ketchikan and its marinas.
Some popular cruising areas covered:
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The annual companion book for the Canadian Hydrographic’s Current Atlas makes it easy to use – just look up the month, day and the hour, and you will be given the appropriate page in the Atlas. The Tables list every hour of every day and are corrected for Daylight Savings Time. Waggoner Tables and Canadian Hydrographic’s Current Atlas (can be purchased here) help you to understand the details of the currents around the San Juan and Gulf Islands and up the Strait of Georgia as far as Campbell River. With these two books you can judge what the currents will be for your cruise and adjust accordingly.
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2018 Waggoner Table
The annual companion book for the Canadian Hydrographic’s Current Atlas makes it easy to use – just look up the month, day and the hour, and you will be given the appropriate page in the Atlas. The Tables list every hour of every day and are corrected for Daylight Savings Time. Waggoner Tables and Canadian Hydrographic’s Current Atlas (can be purchased here) help you to understand the details of the currents around the San Juan and Gulf Islands and up the Strait of Georgia as far as Campbell River. With these two books you can judge what the currents will be for your cruise and adjust accordingly.
The Waggoner covers the cruising waters from Olympia, Washington, in south Puget Sound, to Prince Rupert, B.C., and the route from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska. This routing includes information on clearing customs, crossing Dixon Entrance and approaching Ketchikan and its marinas.
Some popular cruising areas covered:
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The Waggoner covers the cruising waters from Olympia, Washington, in south Puget Sound, to Prince Rupert, B.C., and the route from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska. This routing includes information on clearing customs, crossing Dixon Entrance and approaching Ketchikan and its marinas.
Some popular cruising areas covered:
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