Gordon GB
Veteran Member
I'm looking for local knowledge and/or past experience.
I'm planning a cruise this August that will include visiting the Octopus Islands. I also want to visit the Dent Island area. My question is whether, using an 8-9 knot trawler, it would be feasible to negotiate both Hole in the Wall and Yaculta Rapids/Gillard Pass northbound in one go, on the same tide change. My thoughts are to arrive at Hole in the Wall about 1/2 hour before slack (Turn To Ebb) and ride the flood into the passage which would give me time to make it to Gillard Pass at about slack, or a bit after.
Is this inadvisable or is it doable? Other recommendations for this passage?
I'm planning a cruise this August that will include visiting the Octopus Islands. I also want to visit the Dent Island area. My question is whether, using an 8-9 knot trawler, it would be feasible to negotiate both Hole in the Wall and Yaculta Rapids/Gillard Pass northbound in one go, on the same tide change. My thoughts are to arrive at Hole in the Wall about 1/2 hour before slack (Turn To Ebb) and ride the flood into the passage which would give me time to make it to Gillard Pass at about slack, or a bit after.
Is this inadvisable or is it doable? Other recommendations for this passage?