Running Active Pass

[burnsy22]

Going to a wedding September 23-25th on Galiano and will be going through Active Pass.

Anything I should be aware of/concerned about? Times not to go through it?

I have a 19 foot arima with a 150 yammy on it, so its not exactly a dinghy.

Thanks

Shane

 

[tincan]

you'll be fine. It's typically very calm in active pass (waves) but the currents can get ripping to 5+ knots. Nothing your boat can't handle. If you're in a sailboat that goes 5 knots max that is another story.

 

[Salted]

Going to a wedding September 23-25th on Galiano and will be going through Active Pass.

Anything I should be aware of/concerned about? Times not to go through it?

I have a 19 foot arima with a 150 yammy on it, so its not exactly a dinghy.

Thanks

Shane

Don't buzz by the small open hull moochers while they're fishing, they're dangerous ;-)

You'll be fine. Check weather (rare, but big waves do occasionally show up on the outside) If you're concerned about ferry traffic (it's not *that* tight), they'll always broadcast on VHF 16 before their vessel enters the pass.

 

[DuroBoat]

lol, im actually getting married on Galliano Island on Septh24th! and I also own a arima 19! too weird... ive taken my boat through there a few times and there were no issues. However, I always feel sorry for the sailboats that are bucking the tide in active pass and are actually staying in the same spot for hours!

See ya over there!

 

[burnsy22]

<--Shane as in Shane and Erin
I'm going to your wedding lol...too funny

 

[DuroBoat]

lol, I realized that after I sent the msg yesterday. Heather and I had a good laugh.. 150 must move your rig! im running a 115 and find it JUST sufficient. we are trying to get our Albin 25 repaired for the wedding (diesel engine troubles) but may not have it fixed in time

see you in a week!