Leg Description

Cheekee Progress

Leg 4
Date: June 17, 2003
Course: Deepwater Bay to Hardwicke Island
Distance: 24.50 nautical miles

Start: 0830 hrs. The starting area is in Deepwater Bay 12 miles north of Campbell River. Boats will need to leave the docks early to get through Seymour Narrows to make the start. The committee boat will be on station in Deepwater Bay on Quadra Island.

Seymour Narrows is the main shipping channel for all traffic heading to or coming from the North. The currents through Seymour can get up to 16 knots.

Finish: The finish is off Eden Point in Chancellor Channel. The race committee boat will be on station on the finish line. Brisk Northwest winds are common this time of year and this is usually a fast leg.

Moorage: Moorage has been sponsored courtesy of the Omega Salmon Farm located approx. 1 nm. from the finish line in Chancellor Channel near Hardwicke Island. Assistance will be available to tie up at the pens.

Facilities: Other than safe, secure moorage and generous hospitality there are no facilities or accommodations here and no shore access. Boats need to be totally self sufficient at this stop.

Awards Reception/BBQ: TBA. Due to liability concerns no alcohol is permitted on the pen system.