Looking to sail from Bellingham to Sitka, Alaska. Does anyone here know how many hours it takes to 1. Vancouver 2. Desolation Sound and finally 3. The Alaskan border? I have tried other web sites and just looking at charts, but they are missing the local knowledge. Thank you in advance. :)
Newt,
I believe someone posted about this, or part of this, route on Trailer Sailor Bulletin Board (TSBB) about a week or two ago. You might want to do a search over there for the past few weeks and see if that helps.
Beyond that, Francois on TSBB sails the Vancouver area, so perhaps he can provide some info.
Be a beautiful cruise...can't wait to see the pics!
Newt,
I do not have a lot of information at hand, but from cruising around the San Jauns and Desolation Sound area I would give myself a full season for such an adventure.
There are so many channels with currents and tides to deal with requiring a great deal more navigating. Weather can also be a major factor as some of your passages would be exposed to the Pacific.
So it will come down to a lot of timing.
I wish I had more info for you as it something I have considered and may eventually do.