Pender Island
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Pender Island is now two islands. In 1903 a canal was built between Shark Cove and Bedwell Harbour, dividing the island into North and South Pender Islands. A single lane bridge with a clearance of 8.5 meters now connects the islands. North Pender has three marinas: Otter Bay, Port Browning and Thieves Bay (private). The marina on South Pender Island is Poets Cove in Bedwell Harbour. | Pender Island is now two islands. In 1903 a canal was built between Shark Cove and Bedwell Harbour, dividing the island into North and South Pender Islands. A single lane bridge with a clearance of 8.5 meters now connects the islands. North Pender has three marinas: Otter Bay, Port Browning and Thieves Bay (private). The marina on South Pender Island is Poets Cove in Bedwell Harbour. | ||
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* [http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/carte-map-nfl_e.asp#a16 Beaumont Marine Park] | * [http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/carte-map-nfl_e.asp#a16 Beaumont Marine Park] | ||
** There a numerous mooring balls in the area. Anchorage is possible just south of the mooring field. | ** There a numerous mooring balls in the area. Anchorage is possible just south of the mooring field. | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
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Revision as of 20:01, 16 December 2008
Pender Island (Port of entry)
Background
Pender Island is now two islands. In 1903 a canal was built between Shark Cove and Bedwell Harbour, dividing the island into North and South Pender Islands. A single lane bridge with a clearance of 8.5 meters now connects the islands. North Pender has three marinas: Otter Bay, Port Browning and Thieves Bay (private). The marina on South Pender Island is Poets Cove in Bedwell Harbour.
Expand on the cruising/sailing
Charts
- CHS 3462
- CHS 3441
- CHS 3447
- CHS 3313 (chart book)
- NOAA 18432
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Local Weather and Winds
Details
Sources for weather information:
Details?
Check-in facilities
The Customs and Immigration Dock is located inside the marina, but not connected to it. The green and beige building itself is built up on stilts. When docking avoid the float plane dock. This is seasonal port of entry:
- May 1 to first Friday after Victoria Day (1 week before Memorial Day)9:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
- May to Labour Day 8:00 - 20:00, 7 days a week
- Labour Day to Sept 30 9:00 to 17:00, 7 days a week
- Closed Sept 30 to May 1
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Thieves Bay
- Otter Bay
- Poet's Cove
- Port Browning
- Government Docks
- Browning Harbour
- Port Washington
- Hope Bay
Anchorages
- Beaumont Marine Park
- There a numerous mooring balls in the area. Anchorage is possible just south of the mooring field.
- Port Browning / Shark Cove
- Otter Bay
- Anchorage is possible, although you will be subject to wake from traffic in Swanson Channel
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
- Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: The Gulf Islands & Vancouver Island
- Waggoneer
- Northwest Boat Travel
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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