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San Juans Navigator
A Pleasure Boater’s Guide & Directory to
the San Juan Islands of Washington State
CONTENTS
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Introduction
Tutorial
Friday Harbor
The Islands of San Juan County
Using the Global Positioning System
Navigation Log #1
Navigation Log #2
Blank Navigation Log
Waypoint Map
Services Directory
Latitude & Longitude
Launching Ramps
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Cover photo of the Port of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island by Michael Bertrand
INTRODUCTION
First a few comments, before we sail into the navigation training portion of this booklet.
There are no finer pleasure boat cruising grounds then the ones you’ll find in San Juan County north of Seattle,
Washington, snug up against the Canadian border. Snow capped mountains, evergreen covered islands set in
clean, clear, sparkling, protected waters. It’s for the rugged individualist in his kayak, the family in their 24-foot
sailboat and in powerboats of all sizes.
One of the greatest satisfactions that I get on the water is navigating from point to point, and this booklet
has been written for kindred spirits.
Now let’s define a few navigational terms:
Dead Reckoning (DR) is preplanning your cruise by consulting a chart prepared by our National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and making a log of your intended courses, distances, speed and times.
The time factor will clue you in as to how much fuel and provisions you will need for the round trip, unless you
will be stopping at intermediate ports for restocking.
Pilotage is the art of keeping track of your position by visual reference to natural and man made landmarks.
Natural landmarks would be mountains, bays, islands and sometimes the depth of the water. Man made
landmarks would be navigational markers such as buoys and lighthouses, plus features on land such as oil tanks
ferry slips and communities. Compare them with the appropriate NOAA chart to find your location. It is like
reading a road map when traveling on land.
You will get the best results by using DR and pilotage together and when you have refined these skills you will
have all you need to make safe passage when in sight of land.
There is however the Global Positioning System (GPS). A hand held GPS receiver will give you Latitude and
Longitude plus speed and heading and even more information after you have programmed in some waypoints.
They cost about $100.00 US. I suggest that you buy one, learn how to use it and carry it on board.
The San Juan Island Yacht Club has a very informative web site that includes a fine navigational program at
www.sjiyc.com/links. And don’t forget the old standbys, Power Squadron and the Coast Guard with their free
(except for materials) navigation lessons.
Before you cast off seek local knowledge about your intended route. Check the tides and currents, get a weather
forecast………….then Enjoy!
... and now a video!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a cruise through the San Juan Islands of Washington State, the boaters paradise
of the Pacific Northwest. The producers of the 15 page booklet San Juans Navigator have created a
companion video to the Guide.
The video takes us from Roche Harbor Village to the Washington State marine park at Sucia Island, which
is accessible to pleasure boaters only.
The cruise continues from Friday Harbor to Deer Harbor, on to Rosario Resort via Wasp Passage and down
Eastsound to Blakely Marina. Continuing, we pass Upright Head and Flat Point on our way to Fisherman
Bay. We conclude with the 3-1/2 nautical mile trip back to Friday Harbor.
Just like the printed version, the film includes valuable navigational and visitor information... but most
importantly... it portrays the unique beauty of these friendly isles.
Order your copy of the video today for only $16.95 (plus $3.00 for shipping and handling) by following the
user-friendly instructions at www.sanjuansnavigator.com.
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TUTORIAL
Let’s start with a practice trip using dead reckoning and pilotage. We will go from Roche Harbor Village Marina
to the unique island of Sucia. The name Sucia means, “foul” in Spanish. However at the time it was named,
they were referring to a low rocky shore that a becalmed square-rigger might drift aground on. From a pleasure
boaters standpoint the word describing this island should be “fair”, a beautiful place to spend a day or more.
While we’re in Roche Harbor let me tell you a little bit about this port. It’s one of the two United States
Customs ports of entry in The San Juan Islands and therefore attracts many Canadian boaters, which gives a
true international flavor to the village. With a list of amenities as long as your arm, each summer day is
brought to a conclusion with a flag lowering ceremony, the playing of the national anthems and taps. More
information is available at 360 378 2155 or call Kevin Carlton the Harbormaster on VHF Channel 78A when
approaching the marina.
With the “Cruise Planner” map and sample log in front of you, note that Waypoint #8 is outside the entrance to
Roche Harbor, just north of the red and green entrance marker; #3 is northwest of Jones Island; #18 is northwest
of Point Doughty; and #17 is 3⁄4 of a mile or so south of our destination, Sucia Island.
Let’s cast off, exit Roche Harbor and head for Waypoint #8. At this point we are using the sample navigation
log and also using the NOAA (government) chart #18423. We see the navigational aid and turn to a heading
of 070 degrees and check our watch. At 5 knots we should be at Waypoint #3 in about 48 minutes. We’ll be
running along the bare south side of Speiden Island, a noteworthy land mark for this and future cruises. Using
pilotage, you’ll know you have arrived at #3 when you are northwest of Jones Island, can see straight down San
Juan Channel, straight up President Channel and back through Speiden Channel.
Our next leg takes us to Pt Doughty (Waypoint #18) and requires a turn to port where we settle down on a
heading of 019 degrees magnetic for 6.5 nautical miles or about 78 minutes. This course through President
Channel takes us between Orcas and Waldron Islands. As we proceed up the channel note the very prominent
Orcas Knob on our starboard side. You can use this landmark to locate yourself from many places in the
islands. Today’s significance is that it shows us to be a little more then half way to Sucia.
We are aimed right at Sucia, several miles ahead. When passing Pt. Doughty you can go straight ahead to
Shallow Bay or go to Fossil or Echo Bay via checkpoint #17.
In this example of a cruise to Sucia, I have assumed a speed of 5 knots, and have not addressed the effect
of wind and currents on speed, time or heading. The courses
mentioned are initial headings only, intended to point you
in the right direction. Once on the prescribed heading, use
pilotage to maintain your desired track.
After you have enjoyed your exploration of Sucia, try
a self-test. Fill out the log and complete the cruise by
going to Friday Harbor where we will start our next
segment.
Please note that all courses in this guide are
“magnetic” and all distances are in “nautical” miles.
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FRIDAY HARBOR
As you cruise to Friday Harbor from Sucia, let me tell you a little about this friendly port. It is the
most popular cruising destination in the Northwest, by far. It accommodates 16,000 visiting boats a year and
although July and August are hectic months for the docking crews, the well-trained staff handles their jobs
with style and competence.
When approaching the harbor stay in the center of the entrance for the best water, since there are no
navigational aids at this point. This is a good time to call the harbormaster on VHF Channel 66A for your
slip assignment. Look for the red and green markers ahead -- they are right next to the orange windsock. You
will probably be directed through them to your slip. If you wish, you can call the harbormaster in advance at
(360) 378-2688 for information and/or reservations.
This port is a full-service facility. You will find United States Customs, gas and diesel fuel, major repairs,
haul out, pump out, ramp (at Shipyard Cove Marina), showers, rest rooms, coin laundries, public transportation,
and a medical center. Floatplane service to major transportation centers is available and the port also operates
an airport about a mile away from the seaport with scheduled service to SEA-TAC.
There are many reasons for the port’s popularity, some of it is natural and some of it is man-made. The natural
aspects must have been apparent as you journeyed here, islands covered with evergreens that are set in clean
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sparkling waters and encircled with snow-capped mountains. You may have seen bald eagles or one of our
resident orca pods on your way, or maybe it was cormorants and dolphins on this trip.
Since Friday Harbor is my home, I would like to take you on a walking tour of the town before we cruise the
waters of San Juan County. This community, with its population of less than 2,000 is the county seat, and that
in itself generates activities and interest. The County Courthouse is two blocks behind King’s Market, and
from that vantagepoint you can see the Community Theatre and Key Bank, both on Second Street. Behind
Key Bank is the Post Office, and across the street from that is Islanders Bank (Blair Avenue).
Let us start our walk at the harbormaster’s office on Front Street. As we walk toward our main thoroughfare,
called Spring Street, you will see four restaurants or cafes and just beyond you will note the ferry landing.
As we start up Spring Street, you’ll see fashionable clothing stores, real estate offices, a B&B, and some
grocery stores that will deliver your purchases to the boat. King’s Marine Center on the corner of Spring and
First Streets is the town’s premier purveyor of everything nautical.
As we continue up Spring Street, you’ll pass a drug store, more real estate offices and restaurants. Last time I
counted, there were over two dozen places to eat within a half mile of the ferry landing.
The movie house always has at least three late run films, and next door Mike has his barbershop, where he and
his partner will cut your hair either by appointment (378 2636) or if you prefer just walk in.
Moving a little farther up the street we come to the intersection of Argyle and Spring Streets. At the corner
you’ll see Pacific Northwest Bank with its ATM. The other banks have ATMs also, plus I’ve noted two
or three in different stores.
There is a large Ace Hardware at the beginning of Argyle, and just up the street is the very popular San Juan
Island Fitness health club with pool (378 4449).
Public telephones are located at the corner of Spring and First and across from both Key Bank and Pacific
Northwest Bank. There is a courtesy phone in King’s Grocery.
Public toilets are located at the port (in the harbormaster’s building), at the ferry landing, and in Sunshine
Alley next to the movie theater.
Friday Harbor also has 12 churches listed in the phone book and the local newspapers.
As we stroll back to the docks, let me mention two more items. We have a new, beautiful, and very
professionally run Community Theatre. Virtually every performance here is outstanding, so next time you’re
in town be sure to take in one of their presentations.
And finally, consider this an invitation to try the many faces of Friday Harbor from fall through spring. Last
Christmas it was so beautiful and so tastefully decorated, that you may also want to consider a trip here
by ferry next December.
Okay. We’ve had our navigational training, we’ve had our tour of the town, now it’s time to cruise. Let’s
start by circumnavigating Shaw Island so that you can familiarize yourself with the Islands of San Juan
County.
For this trip we will once again refer to NOAA Chart 18423 plus log #2 and the waypoint map.
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THE ISLANDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY
Depart the Port of Friday Harbor on an easterly heading; proceed about a mile out to Waypoint #1 adjacent to
Reid Rock, and then, avoiding the shallow water nearby, take the marker to port and turn to a heading of 300
degrees magnetic.
You are now heading for Waypoint #2 (Wasp Island). As we get closer to the waypoint we keep a sharp lookout
for the nav-aid at Shirt Tail Reef which is Green Marker #1. Once we spot the marker we head for it and drop our
reference to the waypoint. It has done its job by bringing us within visual range of ShirtTail Reef.
When we are close to Green #1 we take up an easterly heading into Wasp Passage and start looking for Green #3 the
nav-aid on Cliff Island. Shortly after passing #3 turn north into the pass between Cliff and Crane Islands. Ahead
we see our old friend Orcas Knob and below it the virtual forest of masts that is our destination, Deer Harbor.
The piers and slips at Deer Harbor are all new, with construction completed in 1998. The Port boasts a fresh water
swimming pool, a little sandy beach, and a convenience store at the head of the pier. New and beautiful tile
bathrooms and showers, plus a new fueling dock, round out the facility to make it an ideal overnight stopping
place.
For more information on the marina and/or reservations, call in advance at (360) 376-3037, or as you approach the
marina, call on VHF Channel 78.
There are two excellent restaurants in the Deer Harbor area. At the foot of the pier is the Starfish Grill (376 2482)
where I have enjoyed lunch on the deck many times. A short walk up the road is the Deer Harbor Inn (376-4110)
with its fine reputation for featuring the freshest of local seafood and transportation in their vintage Cadillac.
The next segment of our cruise will take us to Rosario Resort at Cascade Bay, 10 miles or 60 minutes away on
beautiful East Sound. After casting off, head south toward Pole Pass.
A hundred years ago or more, Native Americans extended nets on poles above this flyway and caught unwary geese
and ducks for their winter larder, hence the name Pole Pass. Slow down going through the pass as a courtesy to the
owners of shoreline property and passing boaters.
After leaving Pole Pass some boaters take a short cut toward Green #5 via the east side of Bell Island. I prefer to go
around the other side because of deeper water.
Either way, after Green #5 head for Waypoint #14 (upright Head) and keep a sharp lookout for traffic because Wasp
Passage and Harney Channel are Washington State Ferry routes.
On this leg you will pass between the Orcas Island and Shaw Island ferryboat landings. Just before you pass the
Shaw landing, you’ll see the entrance to Blind Bay, a delightful spot to stop, drop the hook or pick up a mooring,
and have lunch.
Our waypoint is about half a nautical mile northeast of Upright Head, the ferry stop for Lopez Island. There are four
ferry landings in the San Juans, and now you have seen them all.
This is where you’ll see the magnificent Mt. Baker in all her glory, what a sight. Her 10,800 foot crest is snow
covered all year round. She has erupted 13 times in recorded history, the last time was over 100 years ago.Through
the cameras eye she seems so close but actually she is over 50 miles from here.
As you pass through Waypoint #14, start a slow turn to port and pick up a northerly heading as you proceed into East
Sound and our destination, Waypoint #22 (Cascade Bay). When the sun is right, you can spot the glistening white
resort sitting on the side of the hill as you turn into the Sound.
Getting into the marina at Rosario’s Cascade Bay is very straightforward. Call the Harbormaster, Nelson Moulton,on
VHF Channel 78 for your moorage assignment and when you’re close in look for someone signaling you to your slip.
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Overnight moorage rates are average for the area, and those wishing to make a short stop for lunch or to tour the
premises usually are allowed to stay about two hours without charge. Facilities for the marina guests include rest
rooms, showers and a coin-operated laundry.
The resort facilities include the excellent Orcas Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure
to) call (800562-8820 for your free information packet.
The next planned stop is Blakely Island, with its tight little keyhole of a harbor. You’ll find spotless rest rooms with
hot showers, a gourmet grocery store, fuel and an aircraft landing strip. After making plans to return again to Rosario,
we then head for the Blakely Marina about four miles south southeast.
We find it about one mile west of Waypoint #15 (Blakely) and southeast of the Green “1” on Obstruction Island. It
will take us about 24 minutes to travel the 4 miles.
While there, I suggest you call on “Flying Island Realty” for a copy of their full-color brochure entitled “Private
Executive Retreat,” or call them at (360) 375-6302. You will leave beautiful Blakely, not because you want to, but
because you can’t wait to see what’s around the next bend.
Around the next bend is Fisherman Bay. Head west about 3 miles until you intercept Waypoint #14, then turn
port to 206 degrees for about 2.5 miles. As you pass Flat Point Red#2, turn port again to a southerly course along
your port shoreline approximately a mile and one-half to a nav-aid that marks the entrance. The 7 miles will take
around 42 minutes.
Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island is a delightful and protected harbor (my wife and I rode out a gale here a few years
ago). Starting at the outer marker take Red 4 to port (Red
right returning) turn sharply to port at Green 5, take Green 7
to port also and then maintain your course until you pass
Red 8 to starboard before turning into the harbor.
You have a choice of two hosts in Fisherman Bay. They
are the Island Marine Center run by the Meng family for
the last 30 years (360 468 3377 or VHF Channel 69) and
the Lopez Islander managed by Kathy Casey for the Diller
family (360 468 2233 or VHF Channel 78). Bicycles and
kayaks are available for rent and Lopez Village is just a
short walk away. Be sure to get local knowledge before
entering this harbor at low tide.
In town you’ll find all essential services plus several fine
places to eat, a bookstore to browse in, a great bakery, and a
well-stocked supermarket. When I’m on Lopez I can’t resist
stopping in to Jamie and Lauren Stephens’ Edenwild Inn.
Once you see it you’ll know what I mean.
On the final leg now, and outside of Fisherman Bay, we pick
up a heading of 280 degrees and head for Friday Harbor,
about 3 1/2miles away.
This completes our circumnavigation of Shaw Island by
dead reckoning and pilotage, and wraps up our “get
acquainted cruise” of the islands of San Juan County.
But, let’s do it one more time using GPS.
Aerial view of Fisherman Bay
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USING THE
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
Some cruising sailors think that electronic navigation devices
are the ultimate and rely on them to the exclusion of all other
means. The Coast Guard and the electronics manufacturers
both caution us not to rely on any one means of gathering
navigational information, but rather to use all means at hand and
to compare them.
From the dozens of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) satellite
navigators that we could choose from, I have selected a handheld because of its universal application. On a small boat it
reinforces the skipper’s DR and pilotage; on a large boat it is
the perfect backup for the main navigation system because it is
completely self-contained. And of course, a hand-held is at home
on land, too.
Magellan’s GPS 3000 XL marine GPS receiver.
Magellan Systems Corporation, (909)
394-5000, Fax (909) 394-7050,
www.magellangps.com
The unit that I have chosen is the Magellan 300, because at this
writing it is affordable, user-friendly, accurate, and I have had
many hours’ experience with it. This is the way the manufacturer
describes the device: The GPS 300 is a self-contained, hand-held
GPS receiver designed for general purpose position locating
and navigation. It has a built-in antenna...a backlit display and
keypad...two AA batteries will operate it for 24 hours.
The navigation screen has 3 displays, and once the unit has locked onto enough satellites (about 2 or 3 minutes),
it will show your present position in latitude and longitude in the first display. A push on the NAV button will
switch to a display of your speed and heading, and another push on the same button reveals your bearing,
distance, time to go, and cross track error en route to a waypoint.
Let’s put the 300 to the test. We’ll assume that you have programmed the 12 waypoints that we use in our aroundShaw-Island cruise (see separate sheet for Lat&Lon). As we swing around Waypoint #1 (Friday Harbor) and
head northwesterly, our electronic navigator tells us to steer 300 degrees to Waypoint #2 (Wasp Island), that it is
3 miles away, and that we will be there in 18 minutes. As we get closer, the distance figure decreases, as does the
time to go figure. until they both decrease to zero.
In this example we won’t go all the way to #2 because a soon as we spot the Green Marker at Shirt Tail Reef
off our starboard bow we will head for it. At this point the GPS has done its job by bringing us within visual range
of the Wasp Passage entrance marker and so we’ll drop our reference to Waypoint#2.
We find Green #3 by visual means, turn north between Cliff and Crane Islands and dial up Waypoint #5 (Deer
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Harbor). The GPS will point straight to it, 2 miles away. Your electronic navigator will constantly point you to
the waypoint even though in some cases we can’t steer directly to it because of intervening landmasses.
When we leave Deer Harbor, the usually calm water will allow us to do a compass check Compare the boat’s
compass reading with the GPS reading as we head south toward Pole Pass. The GPS reading is almost
always the more accurate one.
As we cruise along the north shore of Shaw Island, we tune in fix #14 (Upright Head) to get the bearing and
time to go, and then after passing #14, dial up #22 to get the bearing and time to Cascade Bay. After a
pleasant stay at Rosario Resort we drop down East Sound and head for Blakely Island, Waypoint #15. This leg
is virtually all pilotage, since the fix is a mile beyond our destination. Nevertheless bring #15 to the screen
for whatever assistance it might be.
On departing Blakely for Lopez, we bring #14 (Upright Head) to our NAV screen and find that it is about
3 nautical miles and 18 minutes ahead. Subsequently, we bring #23 (Fisherman Bay) to the screen, and after
passing Flat Point we start using the information to guide us to the entrance. When you decide to leave Fisherman
Bay, bring Waypoint #1 to the screen, and your Magellan 300 will tell you that the final destination of this cruise,
Friday Harbor, is just a little more then 3 miles away on a course of 274 degrees.
This concludes our excursion through the San Juans.
... and now a video!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a cruise through the San Juan Islands of Washington State,
the boaters paradise of the Pacific Northwest. The producers of the 15 page booklet San
Juans Navigator have created a companion video to the Guide.
The video takes us from Roche Harbor Village to the Washington State marine park at
Sucia Island, which is accessible to pleasure boaters only.
The cruise continues from Friday Harbor to Deer Harbor, on to Rosario Resort via Wasp
Passage and down Eastsound to Blakely Marina. Continuing, we pass Upright Head
and Flat Point on our way to Fisherman Bay. We conclude with the 3-1/2 nautical mile
trip back to Friday Harbor.
Just like the printed version, the film includes valuable navigational and visitor
information... but most importantly... it portrays the unique beauty of these friendly
isles.
Order your copy of the video today for only $16.95 (plus $3.00 for shipping and
handling) by following the user-friendly instructions at www.sanjuansnavigator.com.
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MASTER
NAVIGATION LOG #1
Integrity
June 2
3:15
Crew _________________________________________________________________________
Sam & Sally
Boat Name _____________________________ Date ________________ Engine Time _______
From
Roche
Harbor
Jones
Island
Pt.
Doughty
8
3
18
Compass
Course
To
Jones
Island
Pt.
Doughty
Sucia
070 o
019o
044o
3
18
17
Nautical
Miles
Estimated
Time
4.0
6.5
4.0
Actual
Time
:48’
:78’
:48’
174’
2hrs + 54 min.
SPEED AND DISTANCE
Nautical Miles
Speed in Knots
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 9.0 10.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
12.0
15.0
20.0
18
12
9
8
6
5
24
16
12
10
8
6
30
20
15
13
10
8
36
24
18
15
12
9
42
28
21
18
14
11
48
32
24
20
16
12
54
36
27
23
18
14
60
40
30
25
20
15
66
44
33
28
22
17
72
48
36
30
24
18
78
52
39
33
26
20
84
56
42
35
28
21
90
60
45
38
30
23
Time in
96 108 120 minutes.
64 72 80 Enter in
48 54 60 Estimated
40 45 50
Time
32 36 40 Column.
24 27 30
BEFORE STARTING CHECKLIST
Safety Equipment
Boat condition
Provisions
Weather
Consider:
Fill in navigation log
Fuel
Crew
Guests
Use safe ventilating procedures
Start and warm engine(s)
Disconnect shore power
Cast off lines
HAVE A GOOD TRIP!
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MASTER
NAVIGATION LOG #2
M&M
June 6
3:15
Crew _________________________________________________________________________
Sam & Sally
Boat Name _____________________________ Date ________________ Engine Time _______
From
Friday
Harbor
1
To
Wasp
Island
Deer
Harbor
Upright
Head
Cascade
Bay
Blakely
Island
Upright
Island
Fisherman
Bay
Friday
Harbor
Compass
Course
2 300o
5 Various
S&E
14
22
E&N
S’LY
15
14
W’LY
23 S’LY
1 274o
Nautical
Miles
Estimated
Time
3.0
3.0
6.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
18’
18’
36’
24’
24’
18’
24’
18’
30.0
180’
3hrs
Actual
Time
SPEED AND DISTANCE
Nautical Miles
Speed in Knots
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 9.0 10.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
12.0
15.0
20.0
18
12
9
8
6
5
24
16
12
10
8
6
30
20
15
13
10
8
36
24
18
15
12
9
42
28
21
18
14
11
48
32
24
20
16
12
54
36
27
23
18
14
60
40
30
25
20
15
66
44
33
28
22
17
72
48
36
30
24
18
78
52
39
33
26
20
84
56
42
35
28
21
90
60
45
38
30
23
Time in
96 108 120 minutes.
64 72 80 Enter in
48 54 60 Estimated
40 45 50
Time
32 36 40 Column.
24 27 30
BEFORE STARTING CHECKLIST
Safety Equipment
Boat condition
Provisions
Weather
Consider:
Fill in navigation log
Fuel
Crew
Guests
Use safe ventilating procedures
Start and warm engine(s)
Disconnect shore power
Cast off lines
HAVE A GOOD TRIP!
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MASTER
NAVIGATION LOG
Boat Name _____________________________ Date ________________ Engine Time _______
Crew _________________________________________________________________________
From
Compass
Course
To
Nautical
Miles
Estimated
Time
Actual
Time
SPEED AND DISTANCE
Nautical Miles
Speed in Knots
1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 9.0 10.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
12.0
15.0
20.0
18
12
9
8
6
5
24
16
12
10
8
6
30
20
15
13
10
8
36
24
18
15
12
9
42
28
21
18
14
11
48
32
24
20
16
12
54
36
27
23
18
14
60
40
30
25
20
15
66
44
33
28
22
17
72
48
36
30
24
18
78
52
39
33
26
20
84
56
42
35
28
21
90
60
45
38
30
23
Time in
96 108 120 minutes.
64 72 80 Enter in
48 54 60 Estimated
40 45 50
Time
32 36 40 Column.
24 27 30
BEFORE STARTING CHECKLIST
Safety Equipment
Boat condition
Provisions
Weather
Consider:
Fill in navigation log
Fuel
Crew
Guests
Use safe ventilating procedures
Start and warm engine(s)
Disconnect shore power
Cast off lines
HAVE A GOOD TRIP!
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Directory
San Juan Islands Marinas & Services
All area codes are (360) unless otherwise noted.
GREAT NORTHWEST BOATERS SITES
Port of Friday Harbor
378-2688
www.portfridayharbor.org
Roche Harbor Marina
378-2155
www.rocheharbor.com
Deer Harbor Marina
376-3037
www.deerharbormarina.com
Islands Marine Center
468-3377
www.islandsmarinecenter.com
Lopez Islander
468-2233
www.lopezislander.com
Snug Harbor
378-4762
www.snugresort.com
Rosario Resort
376-2222
www.rosarioresort.com
West Beach Resort
376-2240
www.westbeachresort.com
Blakely Marina
375-6121
www.rockisland.com/~blakely
Charters Northwest
800-258-3119
www.chartersnw.com
San Juan Island Y.C.
378-3434
www.sjiyc.com
Northwest Yachts
800-258-3119
www.chartersnw.com
Washington State
Boat Launching Sites
www.boat.iac.wa.gov
Your Guide to the
San Juan Islands
888-468-3701
www.guidetosanjuans.com
Orcas Boat Rentals
376-7616
www.orcasboats.com
DIVING
TOWING
SALES
Island Dive
800-303-8386
Tim’s Marine
376-2332
F.H. Yacht Sales
378-4047
BOAT YARDS
REPAIRS
Jensen’s Ship Yards
378-4343
West Sound Marine
376-2314
Greg Avery
378-1603
Islands’ Marine Center
468-3377
CAR RENTALS
Alvarado’s Marine Repair
378-3644
AIRLINE / CHARTER
West Isle Air
800-874-4434
Kenmore Air
800-543-9595
M&W Auto
800-323-6037
WEATHER
Friday Harbor Weather
U.S. 206-464-2000
Canada 250-656-7515
www.wunderground.com
TAXIS
San Juan Taxi
378-3550
San Juan Limo & Taxi
378-6777
WASHINGTON STATE FERRY
Ferry Schedule • 800-84-FERRY • 800-843-3779
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LAT LON FOR WAYPOINTS USED ON SUCIA TRIP
8. Roche Harbor
48 degrees
123
37 mins
10
38 secs
0
3. Jones Island
48
123
37
03
38
40
18. Pt. Doughty
48
122
42
58
56
00
17. Sucia Island
48
122
44
53
39
15
LAT LON FOR WAYPOINTS USED ON SHAW TRIP
1. Reid Rock
48 degrees
122
32 mins
59
56 secs
22
2. Wasp Pass
48
123
35
02
09
23
5. Deer Harbor
48
123
37
00
12
09
12. Turn Rock
48
122
32
57
08
32
14. Upright Head
48
122
34
53
50
00
15. Blakely Island
48
122
35
46
33
15
22. Cascade Bay
48
122
38
52
33
33
23. Fisherman Bay
48
122
31
55
31
09
14
1. Mackaye Harbor Launching Ramp
2. Hunter Bay Boat Ramp
3. Island Marine Center (IMC)
4. Hummel Lake (WDFW)
5. Odlin Park - Lopez Island
6. South Beach Park (Shaw Island)
7. Obstruction Pass Launching Ramp
8. Rosario Resort
9. Bartwood Lodge
10. West Beach Resort
11. West Sound Marina
12. Jackson Beach Park (Friday Harbor)
13. Sportsman Lake (WDFW)
14. Roche Harbor Resort
15. Snug Harbor Resort and Marina
16. San Juan County Park
17. Egg Lake (WDFW)
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