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Whittier to Culross Passage

Whittier → Culross Passage
DISTANCE 28 nm
FUEL EST. 9 gal
TIME EST. 3.5 hrs
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS Any conditions — fully protected waters

Waypoints

  1. 1
    Whittier Small Boat Harbor
    📍 60.7730°N 148.6840°W
    Depart Whittier Small Boat Harbor.
  2. 2
    Pigot Point
    📍 60.8170°N 148.3620°W
    Pass Pigot Point and cross Port Wells.
  3. 3
    Culross Passage Entrance
    📍 60.8850°N 148.2000°W
    Enter the protected waters of Culross Passage.
  4. 4
    Culross Passage Anchorage
    📍 60.8920°N 148.1710°W
    Anchor in 25–60 ft over soft mud.

Overview

One of the most accessible and scenic routes in PWS — a gentle transit through protected Passage Canal and Esther Passage into Culross. Excellent for new PWS mariners.

Notes

Full route guide coming soon.

⚓ Bailout Coves

Esther CoveEshamy Bay

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