2006 Route
June 24th, 2006
After some debate I’ve decided to stick very closely to the route used in Shipyard Raid 2005.
For me the route is logical, and is a good (diverse) mix of challenging and easy legs. The two lay days also work really well. Downside is being in Roche Harbour to clear customs on the busiest day of the year.
In short:
Leave Silva Bay the morning of Friday, the 1st of September, and get through Gabriola Pass before the tide turns against us just before noon. First stop at Blackberry Point on Valdes Is. First night at Conover Cove on Wallace Is.
Day two (2nd of Sept) down Trincomali Channel to Prevost Is. for lunch, then on to Portland Is. for the second night.
Day three we have the short leg (5 miles) to Sidney Spit and an afternoon off.
Day four (Monday the 4th) we cross the border to Roche Harbour, clear customs, re-start outside the harbour, and carry on to Jones Island for the night.
Tues. the 5th we have short leg from Jones into Deer Harbour for the Wooden Boat Rendezvous, the afternoon off, and a grand barbeque in the evening. This is to get rested up for the two big days to follow.
Wednesday, the sixth day (6th of Sept) we have a long leg down Harney Channel to Spencer Spit on Lopez Is. then on to Watmough Bight for the last night.
Early (if there’s no fog) Thursday morning we start the long crossing to Port Townsend where we finish in late afternoon/evening.
A final dinner and awards, close out the Raid, except for the hilarious morning after breakfast at Otter Crossing.
We’ll see you at the start line, Tad