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C7 PENDER HARBOUR<br />
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20ϒ E. Variation<br />
NOT TO BE<br />
USED FOR<br />
NAVIGATION<br />
Use official<br />
Canadian<br />
Hydrographic<br />
Charts<br />
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CHART C9<br />
knowledge and in a small vessel. The bridge is the only<br />
way that Francis Peninsula is connected to Sechelt<br />
Peninsula.<br />
4. Francis Bay – Some anchorage and shelter from southeast<br />
winds in the north cove. Francis Point south is<br />
marked by a light.<br />
5. Martin Cove – Private residences overlook the small<br />
cove. Limited anchorage with shelter from southeast<br />
winds. A favourite spot for divers because of the rock<br />
walls and sandy bottoms. Charles Island is north and<br />
Martin Island is west.<br />
6. Main entrance to Pender Harbour (public) is between<br />
Henry Point and Williams Island which is marked with<br />
a light. Pender Harbour is a resort area and provides<br />
great sheltered anchorage. Many pubs, marinas, private<br />
floats and mooring buoys are found throughout<br />
the harbour.<br />
7. There is a marked drying reef with a starboard hand<br />
day marker between Williams Island and Charles Island.<br />
Careful when navigating here.<br />
8. Skardon Islands – Comprised of one large island and<br />
three small islands. To the north are five bays. Joe<br />
Bay has a float. Bill Bay and Dingman Bay have private<br />
floats and moorings and Duncan Cove has a boat<br />
launch with private floats and moorings; the fifth is<br />
Ferrington Cove.<br />
9. Hospital Bay – Three public floats; transient boats can<br />
stay at floats A and B. The harbour master monitors<br />
VHF 66a. A drying rock is marked in the middle of the<br />
entrance. Preferred channel is right. It was named for<br />
St. Mary hospital, built here in 1930.<br />
A. John Henry’s Marina - Located in Hospital Bay. The place to visit if you need groceries,<br />
supplies or fuel. They have everything you could want.<br />
B. Pender Harbour Resort offers short and long term moorage, laundry facilities, cottages,<br />
motel rooms, RV and camping spots and a heated pool. Be sure to take the short<br />
walk to Motoko’s Art Gallery.<br />
1. Edgecombe Island – Good anchorage in the north bay. Be careful of the drying rocks -<br />
they are not marked. Edgecombe Island is private property and a favourite hangout for<br />
bald eagles. There are several private floats here. Do not attempt entering the north<br />
bay from the east side of the island.<br />
2. Bargain Bay – Some nice anchorage and protection from all but southeast winds.<br />
Head of the bay provides the best sheltered anchorage with many private floats.<br />
Watch for rocks close to shore when entering. The K.A.S.K. camp is on the southwest<br />
side.<br />
3. Bargain Narrows – Locally known as Canoe Pass. Crossed only at HW with local<br />
Situated on the waterfront<br />
only two blocks from the<br />
Sechelt day float.<br />
Pebbles Restaurant is open<br />
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.<br />
Enjoy the view of Georgia Strait<br />
while having your meal.<br />
at the Driftwood Inn<br />
Toll Free 1-866-868-5811<br />
Free Wireless Internet<br />
5454 TRAIL AVENUE, SECHELT ¥ T: (604) 885-5811 W: driftwoodmotorinn.com E: info@driftwoodmotorinn.com<br />
10. Garden Bay Marine Park – On the east shore has a dinghy dock, outhouses, drinking<br />
water, nice anchorage in front of it, and includes Mount Daniel. Note the outstations<br />
for the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Seattle Yacht Club. Sportsman Marina has<br />
outstations for the Burrard and <strong>West</strong> Vancouver Yacht Club.<br />
11. Gunboat Bay – Named after her Majesty’s gunboats. Excellent for anchoring. Several<br />
small private floats line the shores. Upon entering the bay through a narrow and shallow<br />
channel, there is a sizable beach of oyster shells on the north.<br />
12. Welbourn Cove – Anchorage, a large public float, boat launch, power, garbage and used<br />
oil disposal facilities.<br />
13. Madeira Park – Named after the Island of Madeira near Portugal. Main community of<br />
Pender Harbour with a variety of stores.<br />
14. Mary Islet – Marks the entrance to Gerrans Bay. Stay clear of Griffin Ledge (east) as it<br />
is very shallow. Just southwest of Mary Island is Calder and Dusenbury Islands.<br />
15. Gerrans Bay – Good anchorage at the head which is known as Whiskey Slough. You’ll<br />
find a public float & power.<br />
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to your battery bank size. We see many boaters whose alternators<br />
barely keep up with the loads while onboard. In some cases the<br />
loads on the batteries exceed the charging capacity of the alternators.<br />
Over time the batteries will drain even if the motors are<br />
running.<br />
Stephen King has a saying that “There is no harm in hoping for<br />
the best as long as you are prepared for the worst”. There is no<br />
substitute for regular maintenance to ensure that your cruising<br />
season is worry-free.<br />
30 WEST COAST SUNCRUISER
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