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ROUTES ACROSS DIXON ENTRANCE

It is necessary to stand out into Dixon Entrance when leaving Cordova Bay

or the Barrier Islands for Prince Rupert. Several route5 are available, the

choice depending on wind, wave, and weather conditions.

Going directly to Prince Rupert via Brown Passage is, harbor to harbor,

about 90 nautical miles -- of which 65 cross Dixon Entrance to Brown Passage.

In go od weather this can be a straightforward crossing, usually with quartering

seas, and for sailors a go od broad reach. Swells in Dixon Entrance are mostly

from the west and southwest. Bad weather or fog should be waited out, and the

crossing should be arranged to have daylight on the approach to Brown Passage

and Prince Rupert.

A shorter and slightly more protected route can pass Cape Chacon to cross

to Foggy Bay, about 65 miles, then 00 to Ketchikan or Prince Rupert. Shorter

distances can be found to anchorages on Duke or Annette Islands. Ryus Bay is

on the north side of Duke Islands, and it i5 an excellent, sheltered anchorage.

Tamgass Harbour on Annette Island is a150 a good anchorage. If necessary,

there are harbors and anchorages on the east side of Prince af Wales Island

which are closer and in the lee of the land.

Brundige Inlet on the north side of Dundas Island is another go od

ancharage. It may be better used on the northward raute.

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