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Kyuquot Sound - a lesser known boating destination
exploring rugged wilderness territory. Do not be fooled, by the
mess and logging evidence left behind by the logging industry
at the foot of Kyoquot Channel as the raw beauty
of nature opens up as you boat further into the sound. In this
case "first impressions" are not what they seem.
Kyuquot Sound region was once refereed to
as "Ky-u-kwe-ahts" by the First Nation people of the
area. The waterway was used by the First Nation for hunting, trade
and war. For ceturies now, the best entrance into Kyoquot Sound
is by way of Crowther and Kyuquot Channels
separated by Union Island.
Entrance into Crowther Channel near
Walters Cove is identified by the many large rocks and reefs guarding
the entrance. The entrance to the sound is a conduit for strong
currents which can impede boating progress. The harsh currents
settle down once the boater has passed the opening of the sound.
Continuing north, past Chamiss Bay for about
two miles is Kashutl Inlet which has two sheltered
protected anchorages.
In Kyoquot Sound is Easy Inlet,
an ideal anchorage point protected from the winds and surging
currents. Unfortunately logging is evident still and the scenery
takes a beating from the forest industry activity.
Wood Cove is a mile north of Easy
Inlet which provides moorage for one boat but is still
exposed to some degree to the northerly winds and unsightly logging
practises. Hankin Cove is only four miles south
of Wood Cove and has two streams emptying into the cove offering
protection from winds and currents. Here the scenery is dominated
by 2000 ft cliffs.
Fair Harbour on the east side
of Kyoquot Sound is equipped with a pubic floating
wharf in rough condition. To enter Fair Harbour cruise in between
Karouk and Markale Peninsulas identified by beacons
marking the way. Fair Harbour has two anchorage opportunities,
but they are exposed to sometimes harsh easterly winds.
A secluded anchorage point suitable for two boats
is located on Hohoae Island in Dixie Cove. Two
miles south is Amai Inlet which falls under the
watchful eye of some looming peaks named Remarkable Cone ( 3100
ft), Anvil Peak (3495 ft) and Ship Peak ( 3265 ft). Not much for
anchorage but the view is breath taking.
Rugged Point in Kyoquot
Sound is a popular destination for boaters because of
the four sandy beaches and available anchorage protected from
all points except the northerly winds and incoming rolling swells.
Other destinations in Kyoquot Sound to plot a
route for using good navigation and tidal charts are Clear Passage,
Tatchu Point and Volcanic Cove.
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