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- | | | + | | lat= 49.003195 | lon= -123.685112 |
- | + | | name= Thetis Island | |
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- | + | | summary= '''Thetis Island''' (population: 350) is an island and unincorporated community off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, lying between [[Vancouver Island]] and the west from the north tip of [[Galiano Island]]. The island is 2,560 acres (1,036 ha) in size. It is approximately two miles (3.2 km) wide and three miles (4.8 km) long, north to south. | |
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- | + | The island was named in 1851 after HMS Thetis, a 36-gun Royal Navy frigate commanded by Captain [[wikipedia:Augustus_Leopold_KuperAugustus|Leopold Kuper]] (after whom Kuper Island is named). The ship was named after the sea nymph [[wikipedia:Thetis|Thetis]] from Greek mythology. | |
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- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | + | ''See [[Strait of Georgia#Charts|Strait of Georgia]]''. | |
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
- | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: | |
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | * [[Pacific Circumnavigation]] | |
- | ===Ports=== | + | ==Islands== |
+ | ''See [[Strait of Georgia#Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages|Strait of Georgia]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters, etc.}} | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Navigation== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}} | ||
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
+ | {{mark|type=harbour|name=Telegraph Harbour|at=48.97045|lon=-123.66093|zoom=17}} - Not a real port but a ferry terminal with a public dock | ||
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+ | {{mark|type=harbour|name=Preedy Harbour |lat=48.97989|lon=-123.6789|zoom=16}} - Not a real port but a ferry terminal | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | {{poi | lat= 48.97752|lon=-123.66915 | |
- | + | | type= marina | |
- | + | | name= Thetis Island Marina | |
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+ | | url = http://www.thetisisland.com | ||
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+ | | text= Water, electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, laundry, WiFi, strong celular signal. Small provisions store, restaurant, bar, post office. | ||
+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|250|246 3464}}; Fax: {{fax|1|250|246 1433}}; VHF channel 66A | ||
+ | : Address: Thetis Island Marina, 46 Harbour Rd, Thetis Island BC, V0R 2Y0, Canada | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | === | + | {{poi | lat= 48.98234|lon=-123.67072 |
- | + | | type= marina | |
- | + | | name= Telegraph Harbour Marina | |
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- | + | | url = http://www.telegraphharbour.com/marina/ | |
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+ | | text= Water (limited), electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, laundry, WiFi. Small provisions store (May to mid Septeber), coffee shop. | ||
+ | : {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: {{phone|1|250|246 9511}}; Tel: {{phone|1|800|246 6011}}; VHF channel 66A | ||
+ | : Address: 76 Marina Drive, Thetis Island, BC, V0R 2Y0, Canada | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | === | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | + | {{poi | lat= 48.97648|lon=-123.6672 | |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
- | + | | name=Telegraph Harbour Anchorage | |
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+ | | text= Good shelter but crowded. Many private moorings. Open to strong southerlies. | ||
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- | === | + | {{poi | lat= 48.98468|lon=-123.64789 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name=Clam Bay | ||
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+ | | text= Protected from the southerlies. Fish farms. | ||
- | === | + | {{mark|type=danger|name=Rocket Shoal|lat=48.9867|lon=-123.64694|zoom=16}} reefs in the middle of the bay. |
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- | === | + | {{poi | lat= 49.019|lon=-123.69454 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
- | + | | name=North Cove | |
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+ | | text= Protected from the southerlies but open to the north. | ||
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- | === | + | ==Amenities== |
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+ | |header|Facilities | ||
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+ | |Water| In both marinas (some limitations) | ||
+ | |Electricity| In both marinas | ||
+ | |Toilets| In both marinas | ||
+ | |Showers| In both marinas | ||
+ | |Laundry| In both marinas | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins in both marinas | ||
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+ | |header|Supplies | ||
+ | |Fuel| In both marinas | ||
+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| None | ||
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+ | |header|Services | ||
+ | |Repairs| N/A (Not Available) | ||
+ | |Internet| WiFi in both marinas | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| Strong celular signal in [[#Thetis Island Marina|Thetis Island Marina]] | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | Limited provisions in both marinas. | ||
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+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | Restaurant in [[#Thetis Island Marina|Thetis Island Marina]]. | ||
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+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | * Ferry boats | ||
+ | * Seaplanes | ||
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+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====History==== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the island.}} | ||
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+ | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
+ | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
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- | + | ==Friends== | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | ''See [[Canada#References|Canada]]''. | ||
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Thetis Island
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Thetis Island (population: 350) is an island and unincorporated community off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, lying between Vancouver Island and the west from the north tip of Galiano Island. The island is 2,560 acres (1,036 ha) in size. It is approximately two miles (3.2 km) wide and three miles (4.8 km) long, north to south.
The island was named in 1851 after HMS Thetis, a 36-gun Royal Navy frigate commanded by Captain Leopold Kuper (after whom Kuper Island is named). The ship was named after the sea nymph Thetis from Greek mythology.
Charts
See Strait of Georgia.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Islands
See Strait of Georgia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters, etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Berthing
Ports
Telegraph Harbour [[Thetis Island#Telegraph Harbour|Telegraph Harbour]] - Not a real port but a ferry terminal with a public dock
Preedy Harbour [[Thetis Island#Preedy Harbour|Preedy Harbour]] 48°58.793'N, 123°40.734'W - Not a real port but a ferry terminal
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Thetis Island Marina
Water, electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, laundry, WiFi, strong celular signal. Small provisions store, restaurant, bar, post office.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 246 3464; Fax: +1 (250) 246 1433; VHF channel 66A
- Address: Thetis Island Marina, 46 Harbour Rd, Thetis Island BC, V0R 2Y0, Canada
Telegraph Harbour Marina
Water (limited), electricity, toilets, showers, fuel, laundry, WiFi. Small provisions store (May to mid Septeber), coffee shop.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +1 (250) 246 9511; Tel: +1 (800) 246 6011; VHF channel 66A
- Address: 76 Marina Drive, Thetis Island, BC, V0R 2Y0, Canada
Anchorages
Telegraph Harbour Anchorage
Clam Bay
Protected from the southerlies. Fish farms.
Rocket Shoal [[Thetis Island#Rocket Shoal|Rocket Shoal]] 48°59.202'N, 123°38.816'W reefs in the middle of the bay.North Cove
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In both marinas (some limitations) |
Electricity | In both marinas |
Toilets | In both marinas |
Showers | In both marinas |
Laundry | In both marinas |
Garbage | Bins in both marinas |
Supplies | |
Fuel | In both marinas |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A (Not Available) |
Internet | WiFi in both marinas |
Mobile connectivity | Strong celular signal in Thetis Island Marina |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Limited provisions in both marinas.
Eating out
Restaurant in Thetis Island Marina.
Transportation
- Ferry boats
- Seaplanes
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Thetis Island at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
References
See Canada.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Thetis Island and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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