Miscellaneous
Destination Cruises:5:45 Visit Anacortes, a waterfront community, which has so much to offer boaters; world class restaurants, great shops, a Post Office, Live Music, fun activities and events year round. Listen to Stephanie Hamilton from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and Dan Worra from the Port of Anacortes. With 16,000 boaters nights and more, Anacortes has a many amenities and a strong Marine Trades all in one place. 12:35 - Explore Teakerne ArmTeakern Arm, located north of Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound, is a deep inlet with a lovely dual waterfall. Anchorage can be taken in front of the falls, or you can use several rings set in the rock on either side of the dinghy dock. Visitors often use the dinghy dock to access the trail above the falls, which leads to Cassel Lake. The lake water is warm in the summer and offers a great place for a swim. Teakern Arm is just a short detour off Lewis Channel, just north of Refuge Cove and Squirrel Cove but feels very remote.18:49 - One of our managing editors favorite spots - The Octopus Islands.The Octopus Islands group offers cozy anchorages and are ideal for exploring by dinghy or kayak. You can run a stern-tie to shore in one of several coves nestled among the islands, or find ample anchorage in Waiatt Bay. At the head of Waiatt Bay, you’ll find a trail that leads across the neck of Quadra Island to Small Inlet and Kanish Bay. This trail connects the Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park, located off of Okisollo Channel, with Small Inlet Marine Provincial Park, located off Discovery Passage. The Octopus Islands are very scenic, with a backdrop of impressive mountains to the north.