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Desolation Sound

About this event

July 6-12, 2025

After the Wagon Wheel in Quartermaster Harbor the Miner’s are heading north to Desolation Sound. 

Plan is tentative, may be adjusted based on weather and tides.

Day 1, North to Everett, Reservations a good idea.  Group pot-luck on the dock and captains meeting

Day 2, Everett to Coronet Bay state park or La Conner

Day 3, Poets Cove, Customs (Anchor out or reservations for Dock)

Day 4 Nanaimo/ Reservations a good idea (Dinner at Dinghy Dock Pub)

Day 5 Denman Island, Henry Bay or Garden Bay (Anchor out)

Weather and wind dependent on route up or across the Straits of Georgia.

Day 6 Desolation Sound, Gorge Harbor, (Reservations a good idea} Pot-Luck BBQ at the park shelter.

We will hang out in Desolation area for a few days then we may be heading further north to the Broughton’s so if you want to continue north, we are happy to guide you thru the rapids and explore some great anchorages along the way.

The schedule is totally dependent on weather.  We will hold up to avoid unfavorable winds.  Join us for all or parts of the trip. 

Date and Time

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 8:00 AM until Sunday, July 13, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Desolation Sound
USA

Event Contact(s)

Thomas B Miner

Greg Justice

Category

Club Cruise (official/qualifying)

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted