BAREBOATING DESOLATION SOUND & PRINCESS LOUISA INLET

CRUISING AREA

Cruising Notes to Desolation Sound
Map & Sample Charter Itinerary Desolation Sound
Map & Sample Itinerary Princess Louisa Inlet

BAREBOATING DESOLATION SOUND

There is nothing more enjoyable and exhilarating than bareboating on a charter yacht. You decide when you wish to sail, swim, collect shellfish or just relax on deck. A yacht charter vacation combines the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility, stimulation and relaxation. When you charter from us you will enjoy the benefits of our ideal location, low prices, large discounts, excellent selection of yachts, great facilities and personal service. We are committed to ensuring that your charter runs smoothly from start to finish. DESOLATION SOUND Many experienced yachtsman regard the Desolation Sound area as not only the most beautiful and varied cruising area in British Columbia, but equal to, if not better than, any other area in the world. This coastal haven of majestic fiords, towering 7,000 ft. peaks, cascading waterfalls, and pristine lakes provides countless well protected anchorages scattered throughout its spectacular cruising grounds. The almost complete absence of development or settlement results in a superlative "wilderness" feeling. This quality, which led Captain Vancouver to name the area "Desolation Sound", is the quality that many people today wish to experience. Sea lions and seals can be found sunning on the rocks, dolphins are often sighted and occasionally Orcas (killer whales) will also visit the Sound. Even the great grey whales can be seen in the Strait in the early part of the year. Enjoy hiking ashore where bald eagles, deer and mountain goats are only some of the abundant wildlife to be seen or swim in one of the many warm fresh water mountain lakes. Warm summer temperatures and the meeting of the tides jointly cause the Comox-Desolation Sound region to enjoy the mildest climate, richest sea life and warmest water on the British Columbia coast. This phenomenon is just one example of the uniqueness of Desolation Sound. Oysters grow in abundance in these warm water areas. Water temperatures in the Sound often exceed 75慚 (22慢) from June through September and opportunities for saltwater swimming are numerous. WEATHER Warm, dry weather conditions dominate in the Desolation Sound area during our main charter season of May through September. Mean temperatures are 72慚 (22慢) to 78慚 (25慢) and rainfall averages are: May 1.5"; June 1.4"; July 1.1"; August 1.7"; September 1.8". Fog is uncommon in the Strait of Georgia in the summer months. Our low season months are beautiful here on the Coast. The sun shines up to 18 hours a day in late June and the warm water temperatures can extend well into the month of September. The anchorages are empty and the weather is great.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

TIDES:

For predictions of High and Low Tides in DESOLATION SOUND:

Select the Link below titled "Desolation Sound Tides"
Then select "Campbell River" once at that web site

YOU MUST THEN ADD:
    FOR HIGH TIDES
           + 2 hours to Campbell River high tide times
              (1 of the 2 hours is for Daylight Saving - add only April thru Oct.)
           + 2.5 feet to high tide heights for Campbell River for Desolation Sound
    FOR LOW TIDES
    + 1.5 hours to Campbell River low tide times
            + 0.0 feet - Low tide heights are the same in Desolation Sound as in Campbell River

Desolation Sound Tides

WEATHER:

Comox Weather and Satellite Imagery

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Authored by: Desolation Sound Yacht Charters Ltd.
Last Updated:
April 13, 2006