Thank you all for the advice and thoughts.
MurrayM, thank you for the link to wx avgs for Queen Charlotte City
Nomad Willy, Thank you for your thoughts. We aren't planning on Ak this year. We actually like the BC coast better. Being retired we do have the patience to wait out heavy weather. We're into comfort not slogging it out. Been there, done that for too many years during my career.
And great specific tip. Thank you
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Originally Posted by Nomad Willy
Going to the Charolette’s the usual and best route is to cross Hecate Strait from Larsen Harbour en-route to Queen Charlotte City on Graham Is.
I think you need permits a year or so in advance to cruise the Haida Gwaii park in So. Moresby Is.
You can rent cars at QCC and drive the Islands Graham and North Moresby. One thing not to miss is the huge beach east of Tow Hill east of Masset. I taught shop there in Masset in 1971. Go camping in the sands east of Tow Hill if you’re able and have the gear.
For very adventurous cruisers cross through Skidigate Channel and explore the west coast. There are bays and inlets to explore. Rennell Sound, Port Louis, Port Chanal, and Tasu Sound. You could come back via Langara Is. and Masset on the north coast of Graham Is. putting in at Masset.
If you go back to Larsen Harbour or other points east via Dixon Entrance stay well away from Rose Spit. When I went by in 72 I was 5 miles north of the Spit. There is a 10’ tidal overfall just east of Rose Spit. An ebb tide and a westerly wind can make terrible seas there. Even 5 miles away on a nice day there were big lazy swirls of water.
Get “Exploring the North Coast of BC” by D & R Douglass. A $50 cruising guide.
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I'm guessing you have done your homework and know that Haida Gwaii is possibly one of the most remote areas along the BC and Alaska coast. There are very few services available for cruisers. << Yes, that is what appeals to us. The remoteness. We will be well prepared. >>
I don't know if you have seen this video but it in the Webinar series from Slow Boat, and this video is an introduction to the Inside Passage. Jump to the 29 minute mark and Haida Gwaii is discussed for a few minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=JcAvQSdvdyg
Here is a good intro resource to let you know what to expect and how to plan your journey: https://www.nwyachting.com/2017/08/haida-gwaii/
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I'll check out the resources.