58Uganda Passage is a little pass between Shark Spit on Marina Island and
Cortes Island. Although it appears tricky it is quite easy as it is well
marked with buoys. Stay within the buoyed channel, keeping the black buoys to
port and red buoys to starboard when westbound. Currents are about 3 knots at
springs. Since they are affected by northern tides the flow floods north and
ebbs to the south. Anchorage can be taken behind Shark Spit. The shallow
shelf that runs around Marina Island drops off sharply into deep water --care
must be taken. It is said that the island is named after Marina, the Indian
mistress of Cortez who interpreted far him during his conquest of Mexico.
Whaletown is in the small indentation of ~haletown Bay. Enter from the
south, the shoals and rocks being marked by beacons. A public wharf is
available, though space may be limited. Keep the seapiane area clear. Few
facilities are available, but a walk up to the tiny church in the village is
worthwhile.
Coulter Bay is the next stop where good anchorage can be taken in the lee
of Coulter Island. Enter as shown on the sketch.
Carrington Bay is a large bay with a drying lagoon. Though anchorage can
be taken at the head of the bay, the many rocks and the effect of the currents
exiting the lagoon make this a less than ',Iorthwhile anchorage.
Quartz Bay is smaller the previous bay but i5 more acceptable. Enter via
the northeastern channel. Good anchorage can be taken in the inner south-
western part of the bay, behind the islets, in about 6 fathoms.
Von Donop Inlet is a 3-mile long, narrow entrance inlet which has excellent
anchorage with complete protection. The entrance has a rock. about w.id-
channel in the passage at the narrowest part (about 3/4 mile in). The rock has
5 feet over it at low water. Proceed slowly when entering, keeping the depth
sounder ono Pass on either side of the rock, though the west side is slightly
more favorable. The higher the state of the tide the less the concerno No
other difficulties are encountered. Anchorage can be taken almost anywhere
in the widening near the lagoon where ttere is some effect by the out-going
current; or further in near the head in 4 fathoms, good holding bottom.
Squirrel Cave is a very popular anchorage because the inner cove is weli
sheltered and offers many places far vessels to anchor. Enter the cove only
through the opening south of Protection Island. The west and northwest arms of
the bay are shoal, but several of the other fingers offer anchoring spots
though lines ashore will be needed to restrict swinging.A government wharf is at the village of Squirrel Cove at the south side of
the outer bay. A small float offers space for a few boats. No water or power
is available.REFUGE COVE, WEST REDO~DA ISLANDAcross Lewis Channei from Squirrei Cove is the very popular summer Iocation
of Refuge Cove. Where Squirrel Cove offers good anchorage, this cave has a
well stocked store and mooring floats with water, fuel, showers, Iaundry and
other facilities. The cave can be entered on either side of the unnamed island
at the entrance, though the south side is usually preferred.